Tens of millions of dollars of “dark” donations to political parties with no donor information because of weak disclosure laws, have sparked calls for electoral reform. Labor and its state …

Australians are abandoning Labor and aren’t buying assurances over cost of living support with the prime minister and opposition leader neck and neck for the top spot. Voter support for …

Australian teenagers face stronger restrictions on a popular social media platform but there are concerns about how enforceable the measures are. Instagram announced it would automatically restrict the accounts of …

Construction union bosses who attempt to frustrate a forced takeover of the CFMEU risk heavy fines or jail time, but there are calls for even harsher penalties. Union officials who hinder external …

Fewer than 10 Australians are still seeking to get out of New Caledonia after deadly riots in the French territory, with the majority of tourists already repatriated, the government says. …

Australia will operate further repatriation flights out of New Caledonia as it seeks to bring home the last of its stranded citizens following deadly riots there. Two Australian government-assisted flights …

There is a renewed push for the Australian government to help secure a deal to release Julian Assange after he was granted leave to appeal his extradition from the UK …

Australia will send two government-assisted flights for citizens and other tourists to depart New Caledonia as riots and unrest mar the French territory in the Pacific. Foreign Minister Penny Wong …

Thousands of Australians have gathered at dawn services around the country to commemorate the sacrifices of service men and women past and present on Anzac Day. In Canberra, a single …

Supermarkets that steamroll their customers and suppliers could be stripped of investments and properties under proposed laws. The Greens will push divestiture powers in the Senate this week, allowing the …