Vanuatu president dissolves Pacific island’s parliament
Vanuatu President Nikenike Vurobaravu has reportedly signed an order to dissolve the Pacific country's parliament.
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Eyes on Trump’s China hawks as Australia quells tension
Tensions between Australia and China continue to cool, but President Xi Jinping has cautioned the diplomatic thaw must be managed "with great care".
Election money reforms dubbed a ‘major-party stitch-up’
Independent MPs have blasted proposed electoral laws capping expenditure, saying while they agree with reform, the way it's being done favours major parties.
Trump, Biden pledge orderly transition of power
US President Joe Biden has welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House for an Oval Office visit.
Biden, Trump to meet in the White House’s Oval Office
The White House says US President Joe Biden and incoming president Donald Trump will meet in the Oval Office on Wednesday.
AUKUS sub deal safe under Trump presidency: expert
While doubts had been raised about the multibillion-dollar nuclear-powered submarine deal under Donald Trump, experts say the agreement won't be impacted.
Republicans on brink of clinching US House control
With votes still being counted from the US election, Republicans have won 212 seats in the 435-member House of Representatives, according to the latest figures.
Harris concedes election to Trump but vows to fight on
Vice President Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in the US presidential election to Donald Trump in a Washington speech.
Pacific prepares for climate reset as Trump returns
New Zealand will attempt to buttress itself against likely trade protectionism as the Pacific readies for Donald Trump's second US presidency.
Xi congratulates Trump, calls for China-US co-operation
China is bracing for continued superpower rivalry with the US after Donald Trump proposed tariffs that could disrupt supply chains and hurt the Chinese economy.
‘Bring down the temperature,’ Biden urges after vote
US President Joe Biden has spoken on camera for the first time since Donald Trump won the election.
Donald Trump extends lead in US presidential race
Donald Trump is leading in the US presidential election although the result remains unclear in battleground states that will decide the winner.
US election to have ‘profound consequence’ on world: PM
Anthony Albanese says Australia's relationship with America will be just as strong no matter who wins the US election, with results showing a close contest.
Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback
Donald Trump has recaptured the White House after a divisive US election campaign as he vows to reshape the executive branch and prioritise personal loyalty.
Australians glued to US vote count as Trump claims win
Australian political junkies have watched on from afar as Americans cast their votes, with Donald Trump claiming a return to the White House.
Trump victory to test limits of US presidential power
Kamala Harris has conceded defeat in a speech after voters across the United States elected Donald Trump to the White House.
Australia to navigate choppy US waters under Trump
With US president-elect Donald Trump foreshadowing tariffs and American isolationism, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia will likely need to navigate change.
Trump boards garbage truck to highlight Biden comment
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in the make-or-break state of North Carolina as their close US presidential race heads into the final days.
Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access
Australians could have improved access to mental health support under a Greens election proposal to shore up the psychology workforce and expand Medicare.
Risk of election failure now real, commission warns
State elections are at risk of failure over concerns about timelines and the growing number of voters, the Victorian Electoral Commission has warned.
Trump comment on women ‘offensive to everybody’: Harris
Donald Trump is under fire for saying he would protect women whether they "like it or not", with Kamala Harris accusing him of not understanding women's rights.
Judge puts Elon Musk $1m voter giveaway lawsuit on hold
A Pennsylvania state judge has put on hold a lawsuit that seeks to stop Elon Musk's cash giveaway to voters ahead of the November 5 US presidential election.
Premier plays musical chairs with prized cabinet spots
Premier David Crisafulli has unveiled the Liberal National Party's first Queensland cabinet in almost a decade, revealing major frontbench changes.
Trump fraud claims stir fears of another contested poll
Democrats and democracy advocates are on edge after Donald Trump's fraud claims appeared to foreshadow another attempt to overturn election results.
Ukraine mulls impact of US presidential election
For many Ukrainians there are down sides to having either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump in the White House.
Elon Musk loses bid to move case over $1m voter prizes
A lawsuit against Elon Musk's $US1 million ($A1.5 million) voter prizes has been moved back to a Pennsylvanian state court.
Right wing surges, abortion resonating as US poll heats
Australia's political class appear stressed about US defence and trade relationships if Donald Trump scoops the presidency, which could also fire up the right.
Harris opens Saturday Night Live with ‘keep Calm-ala’
Kamala Harris has appeared on Saturday Night Live in the final days of the US election campaign, playing the mirror-image of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
What the US election tells us about deepfake politics
Australian MPs are weighing how to curtail deepfake election advertisements, but a prominent artificial intelligence expert says a ban might be unnecessary.
Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey
As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.
Harris appeals to Christians and Arab Americans
Polls predict a razor-thin margin in the US election, with the outcome uncertain in seven battleground states as the largely negative campaign draws to a close.