The federal Liberal and National leaders held eleventh-hour crisis talks after David Littleproud survived an unlikely challenge from as disgruntled backbencher.
The 'trap' threatening the national solar panel recycling scheme
Australia is on the brink of a solar panel waste crisis. Experts say there's much to do before a national recycling program can stand on its own two feet.
Taylor picked as Liberal right's leading man as stalking of Ley begins
One Liberal source told the ABC a challenge to Sussan Ley's leadership is now a "matter of when, not if".
Darwin Port deal 'true test' for Albanese as farmers fear more tariff pain
Industry groups that suffered three years of damaging Chinese trade tariffs on products including barley are appealing to the federal government to exercise careful diplomacy to defuse tensions with China over the ownership of Darwin Port.
Hastie rules out challenge to Sussan Ley
The West Australian backbencher had made no secret of his desire to lead the Liberal Party but says he will not run against Sussan Ley next week, a move which could pave the way for Angus Taylor.
The NDIS was set up to relieve families. For some, it now does the opposite
Families frayed by NDIS cuts are bracing for even more change ahead of a year that is set to reshape the scheme into something more sustainable, write Nas Campanella and Evan Young.
Last-ditch deal sees government give states extra $25b in hospital funding
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has bowed to mounting pressure from the states, promising an extra $25 billion for public hospitals.
Ley issues ultimatum on Coalition reunion with temporary frontbench
The under-fire Liberal leader has given seven existing frontbenchers carriage of the portfolios vacated by Nationals, with a threat to leader David Littleproud the arrangements could be made permanent.
It has been backed by Trump and Rinehart — but where is the Arafura mine?
It is the Central Australian mine promised to help upset China's dominance of the rare earths market worldwide, and bring hundreds of jobs to Australia. But where is it?
Hastie says he doesn't have support to challenge for Liberal leadership — as it happened
Andrew Hastie will not contest the Liberal leadership, clearing the way for a possible challenge to Sussan Ley from Angus Taylor.
Two aspirants unlikely to suit the times vie for Liberal leadership
Andrew Hastie and Angus Taylor both want to run against Sussan Ley. But the two right-wingers cannot afford to split the conservative vote on which their tilts would rely.
Hastie and Taylor fail to agree on plan to oust Ley despite clandestine meeting
The two conservative men vying to replace Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party met in Melbourne before attending a memorial service for their former colleague Katie Allen.
Howard's cheat sheet could prove handy for the Coalition
Former prime minister John Howard once observed that Pauline Hanson was an "electoral gift to the Labor Party". His words proved relevant this week as the Coalition's chaos dragged on.
Chinese ambassador hints at retaliation over Port of Darwin
China's ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, questions the Albanese government's ethics in wanting to return the Port of Darwin to Australian hands.
Jim Chalmers says inflation is not his fault but faces a rate hike nightmare
Less than a year after the Reserve Bank started cutting rates, the prospect of a rate rise is a political nightmare for a treasurer hoping for clear air.
Littleproud open to Ley meeting after Nationals spill resolved
Nationals Leader David Littleproud will stare down a leadership tilt from Queensland MP Colin Boyce, though colleagues say it is unlikely the challenger will secure enough votes for a spill.
Tony Abbott intervenes in Liberal leadership battle
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has intervened in the Liberal leadership race, urging conservatives to unite behind either Angus Taylor or Andrew Hastie in their bid to oust Sussan Ley from the top job.
Morrison's plan to reform Islamic teaching 'worth looking at', Liberal says
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg says Australian Muslims need to take some responsibility for extremist incidents and that a proposal for a register of Islamic preachers is worth considering.
Government turns defence sights north with $355m RAAF base upgrade
A Royal Australian Air Force base near Katherine in the NT is updated with purpose-built hangars and improved runways.
Health minister promises change after woman overdoses from stockpiled meds
The tragic death of a young Melbourne woman who was stockpiling medication has prompted the federal health minister to move to change the way prescriptions are recorded.
PM rules out blocking appointment of controversial NT administrator
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will not intervene to block the appointment of the NT's incoming administrator, after a series of his past social media posts surfaced in the media.