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Barnaby Joyce says his relationship with the Nationals leadership has irreparably broken down. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Irreparably broken': Barnaby Joyce to exit Nationals

Former leader of the Nationals and deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce will not stand for his seat of New England at the next election in 2028.

Poppy Johnston

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EducationPremiumSweeping reforms to hit Aussie public schools

Australia’s youngest students will see a back-to-basics shift in a key learning area under sweeping reforms to the national public school curriculum.

Emma Kirk

The federal education union has warned the government that teachers cannot be doing the heavy lifting to implement new anti-bullying recommendations.

EducationCommentsFears teachers will do heavy lifting to stamp-out bullying

An anti-bullying review commissioned by the Albanese Government has handed down its final report with growing concern that already stretched teachers could be lumped with even more responsibility

Charlton Hart

Speculation mounts if Barnaby Joyce will join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party which is launching its New England branch hours after the veteran MP’s bombshell announcement. Image: NewsWire

UPDATEDPremiumBarnaby Joyce makes bombshell announcement

Former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has made a bombshell call on his political future amid rife speculation of plans to defect to One Nation.

Emma Kirk

Barnaby Joyce said his relationship with the National Party leadership was ‘untenable’.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Irreparably broken down’: Barnaby Joyce splits from Nats

Barnaby Joyce has made a bombshell statement about his political future, claiming his relationship with the National Party leadership was ‘untenable’.

Peta Rasdien

United States President Donald Trump pictured smiling and giving a thumbs up as he met Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in New York in September.

Federal PoliticsCommentsAlbanese’s session with Trump comes with hefty agenda

Few meetings between an Australian prime minister and US president have been more hotly anticipated than this one.

Katina Curtis

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PoliticsPremiumCrucial detail in Albo’s looming Trump meet

Anthony Albanese’s chances of advancing critical issues with the US could hinge on one key aspect of his meeting with Donald Trump, an expert warns.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Art Gallery of WA director Colin Walker in front of the Time Rone exhibition.

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Art Gallery of WA pleads for more space after record crowds

Visitor numbers to the Art Gallery of WA have soared to an all-time high, but high-profile patron Janet Holmes a Court has bemoaned the fact most of the State’s art collection is hidden from sight.

Jessica Page

US President Donald Trump has hosted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the White House. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

Staff Writers

As the Dutch election campaign heats up, an online 'cuddle army' is countering abuse aimed at MPs. (EPA PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumDutch 'cuddle army' counters online election hate

As MPs face increasing online abuse, Dutch volunteers have created a counter initiative to balance hate with positive messages during the election campaign.

Benedikt von Imhoff

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to Hungary for talks with Donald Trump. (AP PHOTO)

DiplomacyPutin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Gergely Szakacs and Lili Bayer

Director General of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety Lanie Chopping speaks while Local Government Minister Hannah Beazley and Kalgoorlie MLA Ali Kent look on during a community meeting at the Coolgardie RSL on Monday.

Not happyPremiumCoolgardie residents express displeasure at former CEO

Shire of Coolgardie residents have called for the State Government to back action against the former chief executive for the role they allege he played in the shire being put into a dire financial position.

Tegan Guthrie

Barnaby Joyce.

Federal PoliticsCommentsBarnaby Joyce considering joining One Nation

The Former Nationals leader would be the latest in a line of Nationals to defect to One Nation, amid a growing belief the country party does not mirror the views of regional voters. 

Paul Keating was only one among many critics of the controversial aspects of Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ proposed superannuation tax changes.

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Michelle GrattanComments
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Superannuation tax battle bruises Jim Chalmers

It was a classic ‘old bull’ versus ‘young bull’ struggle, and the old bull showed he had life in him yet.

Michelle Grattan

China's No.2 general and other officials have been expelled in a government anti-corruption drive. (AP PHOTO)

DefencePremiumChina expels senior general in anti-corruption drive

China's No.2 general and eight other senior officials have been expelled from the ruling party and military on suspicion of serious official misconduct.

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Minister for Housing John Carey, announcing the Government’s $105 million purchase of Fraser Suites in June.

state politicsCommentsPremiumShock amount of West Aussie deaths while waiting for housing

John Carey has blamed growing demand due to a tight rental market for figures showing more than 100 people died while waiting years for public housing.

Jessica Page

Paul Papalia talking at the AMC Jakovich Centre in Henderson.

state politicsCommentsPremiumPapalia doubles down over gun law backlash

Paul Papalia has insisted the troubled rollout of the State’s tough gun laws was not his doing, a day after a parliamentary inquiry blamed a lack of communication. 

Jessica Page

An accused court escapee and child sex offender — who is stuck in prison — has failed in an attempt to get bail after an investigation revealed contracted security staff didn’t follow procedures in the lead up to him being walked free.

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‘Not today’: Accused court escapee to stay in prison

A child sex offender who allegedly escaped from court earlier this year after he gave a fake name has failed in another bid for freedom — this time a legal one. 

Caleb Runciman and Jessica Page

rare earths minerals

MiningCommentsPremiumThe definitive guide to WA’s key rare earths companies

The race is heating up to get domestic rare earth projects into production with Anthony Albanese expected to cut a deal with the US when he meets with Donald Trump. See which WA companies are leading the pack.

Adrian Rauso

Western Australia has played a central role in a series of international maritime exercises aimed at enhancing the safety of ports throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

State PoliticsVideoCommentsPremiumWATCH: Firefighters drilled as ‘risk’ grows in WA’s seas

Firefighters from across Australia and Asia have joined Navy personnel off WA’s coast for training drills, as global tensions threaten supply chains and Perth prepares to host more nuclear submarines.

Jessica Page

Labor’s claim they’re tightening freedom of information laws due to AI bots have been scrutinised.

‘TRUTH TAX’CommentsNo proof to back Labor’s blame of ‘AI bots’ for FOI attack

Government agencies fail to provide proof to back Labor’s claim they’re tightening freedom of information laws because “AI bots” and “foreign actors” are swamping the FOI system.

Caitlyn Rintoul

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli took a cheeky swipe at southern cities at an annual forum. (Jason O'Brien/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremium'Won't get stabbed': Olympics-mad leader's city sledge

A premier has taken aim at Brisbane's rival state capitals, declaring less crime and congestion will attract its workers to deliver Olympic Games projects.

Alex Mitchell

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NewsPremium‘No secret’: Update on death of 250 horses

New details have emerged into the accidental shooting of five domestic horses during aerial pest control.

Nathan Schmidt

Mr Swan earned international acclaim for his handling of the Global Financial Crisis in 2008. Dan Peled / NewsWire

updatedPremiumLabor heavyweight’s shock announcement

After a decades-long career in politics, a Labor heavyweight is relinquishing the reins of one of the party’s most powerful positions.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer