Nationals confident Coalition will unite by election Opposition Leader Sussan Ley continues attempts to reunite the coalition, while the Nationals declare they won't be held to random deadlines. AAP · Feb 5
'Traumatised' Libs told to get off TV and sort out feud A former Liberal minister has told his colleagues to deal with their grievances privately, as Sussan Ley dismissed speculation that she could be ousted. AAP · Feb 4
Police investigate illegal riding on Sydney Harbour Bridge – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 3
No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks Nationals MP say they owe it to their voters to make sure any resumption of the coalition isn't beset by the threat of further divorces. AAP · Feb 3
View from The Hill: Hanson nabs ex-Liberal for One Nation’s real time test in SA election As Sussan Ley and David Littleproud are at a standoff in their attempts to mend the federal Coalition, Pauline Hanson has set up a real-time test for One Nation at the March 21 South Australian election. The Conversation · Feb 3
Man charged over allegedly giving Nazi salute to Jewish students at Melbourne airport – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Feb 2
Nationals sent to back benches after coalition divorce The dramatic breakup of the coalition has left the Liberals as the official opposition while the Nationals languish on the cross bench. AAP · Feb 2
Rebels benched, jobs swapped in coalition peace offer The Nationals are weighing a reconciliation deal proposed by the Liberals to restore the coalition after weeks of damaging infighting. AAP · Feb 2
View from The Hill: Littleproud and Ley turn on the music for another attempt at the two-step Nationals leader David Littleproud easily saw off a token move to spill the party leadership on Monday. But he is now under immense pressure to reach a deal with Liberal leader Sussan Ley to put the Coalition together again. The Conversation · Feb 2
Political disputes set aside for return of parliament Despite political turbulence following a split between the Liberals and Nationals, Sussan Ley and David Littleproud have come face-to-face ahead of parliament. AAP · Feb 2
One Nation soars over estranged coalition bedfellows A big shift in conservative politics follows the coalition's dramatic split as rivals jostle for leadership and analysts wonder how permanent the move will be. AAP · Feb 1
Door opens to coalition reunion as leader spill flops Leaders of the former coalition partners are discussing a possible reunion as calls mount for solidarity after a failed leadership spill within the Nationals. AAP · Feb 1
Spotlight remains on a Coalition in chaos as parliament returns, with splits and spills looming over policy Labor set to take advantage of shambles with blistering attacks in question time as Sussan Ley presides over barest opposition benches since 1943 The Guardian - AU · Feb 1
View from The Hill: New poll brings dreadful news for Ley, another boost for One Nation Opposition leader Sussan Ley has taken another big polling hit, as defence spokesman Angus Taylor scrambles to get the numbers for a tilt at her position. The Conversation · Feb 1
AAP · Feb 1 Top Liberal's backers talk down imminent leader threat Key supporters of Sussan Ley don't expect a challenge to her leadership in the near term, but one rival has yet to break cover with his plans.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 31 Australia swelters through fourth hottest January on record – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jan 30 Libs warned swapping leaders won't solve voter vacuum Economic policy has been nominated as the only way for the Liberals to arrest their plunging fortunes, as the party squabbles over a leadership spill.
The Conversation · Jan 30 View from The Hill: Hastie pulls out but Liberal leadership battle remains in flux The battle over the Liberal leadership took a dramatic turn late on Friday when Andrew Hastie announced he was pulling out.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30 Afternoon Update: four dead in suspected Perth murder-suicide; Ley’s ultimatum to Nationals; and the last V-set train in to Sydney Two adults and two children have been found dead in Mosman Park, WA police say
The Conversation · Jan 30 Sussan Ley fills frontbench holes temporarily, giving a brief window for Nationals to rethink Coalition split Opposition Leader Sussan Ley on Friday allocated responsibilities formerly held by the Nationals to existing Liberal shadow ministers on a temporary basis.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30 Sussan Ley unveils all-Liberal interim shadow cabinet and gives Nationals an ultimatum Nationals given eight days to reconcile with party before opposition leader appoints permanent Liberal-only frontbench
The Guardian - AU · Jan 30 Sky News Australia’s unlikely standoff with clothing giant Zara over ‘Lefties Losing It’ brand Australia Channel and Agenda among Sky’s other proposed trademarks as the network prepares to lose its naming rights. Plus: Aaron Patrick’s column on Sussan Ley provokes outrage
AAP · Jan 29 Liberal MP rules himself out of leadership challenge Andrew Hastie will not contest a potential leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, after saying he does not have the numbers for a move.
The Conversation · Jan 29 Grattan on Friday: 2 aspirants who are unlikely to suit the times vie for the Liberal leadership The Liberal manoeuvrings for an assault on Sussan Ley’s leadership don’t lack transparency.
AAP · Jan 29 'Strong, kind': medical mentor and former MP farewelled Former Liberal MP Katie Allen, who died aged 59 after developing a rare form of cancer, has been remembered as a kind leader admired for her selflessness.