The Latest Breaking News from National Party

David Littleproud becomes leader of the National Party and, while not facing the same existential crisis as the Liberals, has to find the right way to lead a party at its own crossroads.

As David Littleproud realised a long-cherished dream of becoming Nationals leader, Barnaby Joyce showed philosophy takes you only so far.

The National Party could have a new leader as early as next week as Barnaby Joyce's leadership is put to a vote and the party room wrestles with its future "barking from the wilderness in opposition".

Party leader is talking up its election success, but a closer look at the numbers shows their competition is increasing

The Morrison government came within 24 hours of unveiling a $250 million infrastructure package to support the establishment of a container terminal at the Port of Newcastle but dumped the commitment over concerns that it would be seen as promoting Chinese interests in Australia.

Conservative hopes crumble on counting

LABOR'S Dan Repacholi is not claiming victory in Hunter and his rivals say it's too early to call the result.

Election 2022: The scene from the Hunter electorate as the counting takes shape

In previous years we saw a tantalising glimpse of Grant Robertson as ‘Red Robbo’ – but moderation may win back centrists