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Scott Morrison backed a candidate in Hughes only for her to be disqualified for dual citizenship. It has Crikey reflecting on these infamous ‘captains’ picks’.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison admits politicians get facts wrong but says Australian’s aren’t interested in whether he’s told lies.

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia faces “its most difficult and dangerous security environment” since the second world war. Labor leader Anthony Albanese has made similar comments.

Independent MP, who could hold balance of power, says she has ‘grave concerns’ over PM’s leadership and influence of the Nationals

The Prime Minister says Australia will fly a number of the armoured vehicles to Ukraine, after a public plea from the nation's wartime President.

A years-old meme comparing the poverty rate for Australians aged over 65 to rates in other OECD countries has resurfaced, as cost of living concerns dominate federal election coverage. But its data is out-of-date, and its methodology is lacking.

Good morning, early birds. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has promised a $2.5 billion aged care package in his budget reply, and Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was charged with spy offences in China, has had her verdict deferred after a secret one-day trial. It’s the news you need to know,…

Friday: EU leaders urged to tell China it will face sanctions if it offers military aid to Russia. Plus: what’s new to streaming in Australia this April.

The federal government has taken the final step to stop a controversial offshore gas exploration project off the Hunter and Central Coast.

Tuesday night’s federal budget confirmed the Morrison government will spend A$50.3 million on gas projects in the Northern Territory, South Australia and the east coast.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed Australia will meet a request by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and send Bushmaster army vehicles.