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Sussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclear
David Littleproud brings mutually assured destruction to both parties’ electoral ambitionsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhat does the ‘monumental’ Coalition split mean for day-to-day politics?When David Littleproud travelled to Sussan Ley’s home base of Albury for Coalition talks last week, the Nationals leader arrived with a list of impossible...
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From ‘convict stain’ to badge of honour: Tasmania’s early criminals inspire celebrated musical
In Vandemonian Lags, Mick Thomas, Tim Rogers and a cast of musicians bring Lutruwita/Tasmania’s past to life with songs and ‘ripping yarns’Get our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIn 1802 Martha Hayes was transported from England to what was then called Van Diemen’s Land, accompanying her convict mother. The teenager was the first white female to set foot in the new colony and, having become pregnant on the voyage,...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The great Coalition split: how Littleproud’s irresistible force met Ley’s immovable object
Some Liberals thought the Nationals were bluffing, but the junior Coalition partner insisted on four policy commitments – and the freedom to break ranksAustralia news live: latest politics updatesWhat does the Nationals’ split from the Coalition mean for Australian politics? – Full Story podcastFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:ABC and SBS gender pay gaps revealed as public sector wage data released for the first time
Commonwealth employees had significantly smaller pay gap than private sector average, while ABC ahead of national median but behind other news outlets, including SBSAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe gender pay gap at more than 100 commonwealth public sector employers, including the ABC, has been laid bare for the first time, with the national...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The band is breaking up: has the Coalition stopped making sense?
This is not the first time the Liberals and Nationals have gone their own ways - but this time they may find going solo is extremely hard.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nationals split from Coalition as Sussan Ley says Liberal party’s door ‘remains open’
Liberal sources say National party gave Ley less than an hour’s warning of their decisionAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Nationals have formally split with the Liberal party, breaking up the Coalition for the first time since the 1980s...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Victorian budget: treasurer keeps eye on election in balancing act between spending and reining in debt
Labor MPs believe winning a fourth term in 2026 won’t be easy. This budget appears designed to give the government a long runway towards that goalVictorian state budget 2025 winners and losersTreasurer uses public service cuts and GST windfall to fund cash splashGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastEighteen months out from a state election, Victoria’s new treasurer, Jaclyn Symes, has handed down a...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Passengers freed from stranded train – as it happened
This blog is now closedHigh-voltage wire collapses on Sydney train leaving 300 trapped and causing major delays across networkGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLiberals question role of advocacy group AdvanceWe have an exclusive story this morning about the bitter aftermath within the Liberal party after its election defeat with some senior Liberal sources questioning the impact of Advance...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Liberals and Nationals call it quits: what does the ‘monumental’ Coalition split mean for day-to-day politics?
The Nationals are now a minor party – here’s how it works, from question time allocations and salaries to the LNP in QueenslandAustralia news live: latest politics updatesFull federal election results: live Australian Senate seat countSee our full coverage of the Australian electionGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberals and Nationals have called it quits.On Tuesday morning, the...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Victorian budget has cash to splash on health, transport but new levies, job cuts, rising debt signal pain ahead
The government argues rather than be criticised it should be applauded for a job well done.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The Coalition is on a break, but the Nationals risk finding their former partner doesn’t want them back
While both parties have said they’d like to reunite eventually, the Liberals have a lot to gain by going it alone.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:RBA cuts interest rates, ready to respond again if the economy weakens further
Inflation is back under control, but now the Reserve Bank is concerned about the risks of a global economic slowdown.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support
As the government seeks to moderate growth of the scheme budget, some NDIS participants are finding they are no longer eligible for the scheme.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Coalition split: the Nationals are breaking up with the Liberal party after election defeat – video
The Nationals will enter into a new agreement with the Liberal party, ending the formal coalition for the first time since the 1980s. The Nationals leader, David Littleproud, said MPs had made the shock decision after a breakdown in negotiations with the opposition leader, Sussan Ley Subscribe to Guardian Australia on YouTubeNationals leaving Coalition as David Littleproud announces split with Liberal party after...
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can Murray Watt fix Australia’s broken nature laws? First stop, Western Australia
Australia’s nature laws are now in even worse shape than when Labor was elected in 2022. But this is why things could be different this term.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Follow the money: the organisations that spent the most on social media during the election
Climate 200, Advance Australia and the ACTU were some of the biggest third party social media advertising spenders during the 2025 election campaign.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:There’s no country more important to Australia than Indonesia. Trouble is, the feeling isn’t mutual
Australia struggles to get Indonesia’s attention, and its leverage in Jakarta is limited. Anthony Albanese could begin to change this with one bold move.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:AI may be exposing jobseekers to discrimination. Here’s how we could better protect them
In 2024, 62% of Australian organisations used AI ‘moderately’ or ‘extensively’ in recruitment. Legal regulation is yet to catch up.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Labor’s second-term defence priorities – could they include a pact with Europe?
The AUKUS sub project is crowding out other priorities across all three arms of the defence force. What does this mean for the proposed defence pact with the EU?
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:David Littleproud cites nuclear energy disagreement as major factor in Coalition split
Littleproud could not balance his party’s competing views on energy policy while inking a deal with the Liberals. Instead, the party will go it alone.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Nationals break the Coalition, in a major blow to Sussan Ley
Leader of the Nationals David Littleproud formally announced an end of the Coalition agreement.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Why Netflix’s The Eternaut is one of the most important shows to come out of Argentina in recent years
The science-fiction show, which is currently topping the non-English charts in 24 countries, has come to symbolise the Argentine struggle for resistance.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can you treat headaches with physiotherapy? Here’s what the research says
Physiotherapy can help with some types of headaches, alongside medical management. If you get frequent headaches or have a new or unusual headache, see a doctor.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Can cats drink milk? Despite the stereotypes, it’s actually a bad idea
Dairy is not a natural part of cats’ diet – in fact, it can be harmful to their health.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Boredom gets a bad rap. But science says it can actually be good for us
We live in a fast-paced society that subjects us to information overload and high stress. It might be time to embrace the pause.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Does drawing on memory help us solve problems? Our experiment gave some surprising answers
Research shows people remember the past to solve problems in the present. But memory might be most effective when defining a problem or implementing a solution.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:15 years ago, I urged the AFL to launch a mental health round. Now it’s time for action
An AFL mental health round can play a significant role in reimagining the national conversation on mental health. But there are pros and cons.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:Unusually dry and warm autumn conditions taking a big toll on farmers
Autumn rainfall in the Canberra region is well below average, forcing some farmers to sell stock. A climatologist says the capital may be heading towards its hottest May on record.
Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source:'Strongest in the broken places': Biden thanks supporters after cancer diagnosis
Former US president Joe Biden makes his first public remarks about his cancer diagnosis, thanking supporters for lifting him and his family up.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:UN labels Queensland's tough youth crime laws 'incompatible' with child rights
Queensland parliament is expected to pass the second tranche of "adult crime, adult time" laws this week, which will see a further 20 offences added to the bill.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:A homophobic man has to marry a gay ghost in this deeply silly Thai rom-com
After starring in the first Thai film ever shortlisted for an Oscar, actor and singer Billkin leads the way in a story that starts like a rom-com, turns into a quirky buddy comedy bromance and still manages to tug at the heartstrings.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Clinicians voice fears over lack of public psychologists in SA
A clinician says a "mass exodus" of public psychologists in South Australia has created long waits for those seeking mental health treatment, as SA Health admits it is struggling to retain staff.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Breaking: Charges laid against AGL over 'unsafe' lead exposure
SafeWork SA has lodged criminal proceedings against energy giant AGL alleging the company exposed workers to "unsafe levels of lead" at its Torrens Island plant.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Record-breaking cold snap hits Victoria after unusually warm start to May
Temperatures plummeted to record lows across Victoria this week after an unseasonably warm start to autumn, with snow building in alpine regions.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Safety concerns as trashed rest stop bulldozed and shut down
The West Australian roads authority has drawn fire for bulldozing and closing off a rest stop used as a dumping ground for illegal campers.
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