Labor pollie Richo a factional warlord and eco-warrior
Graham Richardson was a key factional leader in the Hawke-Keating years who had a Damascene conversion in the Tasmanian bush.
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Force of nature: tributes flow for Labor giant ‘Richo’
Graham "Richo" Richardson has died at 76, leaving behind a powerful legacy as a Labor powerbroker and environmental advocate.
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Germany supports Brazil’s forest plan at climate talks
World leaders gathered on the edge of the imperilled Amazon rainforest for a second day of talks at the world's most important meeting on climate change.
US Army to buy one million drones, in major acquisition
The US Army is about to significantly ramp up its acquisition of drones with plans to buy at least a million.
Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia
One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.
Howard blasts ‘foolish’ comments, backs in Sussan Ley
John Howard warns the Liberals' constant "internal bickering" will stunt their ability to win back the public as he backs in Sussan Ley's leadership.
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Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics
From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.
Andrew’s prince title formally removed by King
King Charles III has officially stripped his brother Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his title as prince.
Ley downplays leadership talk, insists party ‘united’
Sussan Ley has sought to brush aside commentary from Liberal colleagues suggesting her days as opposition leader are numbered ahead of crucial partyroom talks.
Plenty of punch persists in parliament’s patriarch
After 50 years of political service, colourful MP Bob Katter has left the option of contesting another election wide open as his official portrait is unveiled.
Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight
Zohran Mamdani has wasted no time throwing down the gauntlet to US President Donald Trump after being elected mayor of New York.
Relief as victims of anti-gay laws are compensated
Equality advocates are rejoicing after nation-leading laws allowing men convicted of homosexuality under former laws passed a state parliament.
Ex-senator takes scalpel to spending in debut budget
The public service will be "right-sized" and discretionary government spending tightened in a state budget weighed down by growing debt.
High-stakes meetings to thrash out Liberal energy plan
The Liberals and Nationals are a step closer to formalising their approach to energy and climate policy, with a series of crucial meetings scheduled.
US top court queries legality of Trump’s global tariffs
The top court in the United States is weighing the lawfulness of President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race
Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the nation's most visible Democrats.
Coalition voters flirt with ‘anti-woke’ One Nation
Many older coalition voters are fleeing Sussan Ley's iteration of the Liberal Party, leading to record polling highs for a resurgent One Nation.
Power deal inked to secure smelter’s short-term future
A 12-month power deal has guaranteed the short-term future of a 70-year-old aluminium smelter than employs more than 500 people.
Roblox escapes under-16s social media ban for now
The list of sites captured under Australia's social media ban for under-16s has been expanded, but a popular gaming platform remains exempt.
Give Ley clear air, former Nats leader tells colleagues
Coalition MPs are being urged to let their leader do her job amid fevered leadership speculation and an ongoing spat over climate and energy policy.
‘Minsky moment’: watchdog boss warns of market collapse
The corporate watchdog has flagged easing reporting requirements for smaller firms while warning private credit to shape up or face tougher regulation.
Dick Cheney, former US vice-president, dies at 84
Dick Cheney, who became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has died at age 84.
Australia warned of assassination attempts by regimes
There is a 'realistic possibility' foreign regimes could try to carry out an assassination in Australia, the nation's top spy boss has warned.
Protester crashes cop briefing after weapons expo clash
Hundreds of protesters have clashed with police outside a defence forum leading to arrests and injuries, with the group's leader crashing a press conference.
Sticky inflation cruels chances of interest rate relief
Borrowers face the possibility of interest rates going up rather than down again after the Reserve Bank held steady following a spike in inflation.
Science awards put Aussie pioneers in rarefied air
Collecting Australia's most prestigious science awards is gratifying, but seeing their pioneering work in action is the real reward for our top researchers.
Unique fishery recognised in ‘unbelievable’ first
For the first time, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge systems have been included in national science awards for research, innovation and teaching.
Liberals caution Ley against ‘Nationals-lite’ backdown
Leading moderate Liberals are urging Opposition Leader Sussan Ley to retain a net-zero pledge as she canvasses dumping the target to keep the coalition united.
Warning for Liberals on net zero as axing calls grow
A push to dump a major climate policy threatens to consign the coalition to even more years in the political wilderness as the Liberals close in on a decision.
Prepaid electricity leaving vulnerable people powerless
Families forced to prepay for power are experiencing a high number of electricity disconnections, exposing them to dangerous temperatures, a report has found.
Coalition support plunges further amid climate fighting
A dire poll is putting Opposition Leader Sussan Ley under pressure as the coalition thrashes out its approach to energy and climate change.