PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office
Australia's most senior official in the US during the first Trump presidency has weighed in on how the Albanese government will navigate his return to power.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in Australia
Australia has welcomed the reigning monarch for the first time in more than a decade as King Charles and Queen Camilla touched down in Sydney.
Japan’s new PM unveils cabinet ahead of snap election
Shigeru Ishiba has been confirmed as Fumio Kishida's successor as prime minister of Japan, appointing allies and rivals to his cabinet.
Singapore swears in its first new PM in two decades
Singapore has sworn in its first new prime minister in 20 years and the first born after the city-state won independence in 1965.
Cabinet refresh as new premier continues Andrews agenda
Jacinta Allan will unveil her new-look ministry before parliament returns next week and push ahead with the agenda set by former premier Daniel Andrews.
Deputy tipped for new Vic premier as Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
Labor gathers to pick leader after Andrews calls time
Jacinta Allan is poised to become Victoria's next premier after Daniel Andrews announced his resignation and hinted he would move to the private sector.
Challenger emerges in contest for new Victorian premier
Frontrunner Jacinta Allan faces a challenge for the Victorian Labor leadership from the state's transport minister following the resignation of Daniel Andrews.
Jacinta Allan to replace Andrews as Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
Jacinta Allan wins race to become Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan will be Victoria's next premier, replacing Daniel Andrews and becoming the state's second female leader.
‘Deep honour’: Allan ascends as Victorian premier
Victoria has its first female premier in decades, with Jacinta Allan sworn in as premier, replacing Daniel Andrews after his sudden exit from politics.
New premier promises different style as Andrews departs
Jacinta Allan is heading into her first few days as Victoria's premier with the promise of a different style as she weighs up her new-look cabinet.
Victoria’s new premier reflects on standards of the job
Jacinta Allan is starting her first full day as Victoria's 49th premier and only the second woman to hold the title.
New Vic ministry to be revealed before parliament sits
Jacinta Allan will unveil her new-look ministry before parliament returns next week and push ahead with the agenda set by former premier Daniel Andrews.
Republic support drops after Queen’s death
Australia would not pass a referendum to become a republic and replace the monarch as the head of state if a vote were held tomorrow, a poll has found.
Republic dims as Queen’s light shines
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is returning to Australia after representing the nation at the Queen's funeral in London.