Politics

Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’

Policy unveiled on Sunday would create new criminal offences for flag burning and defacing historical monuments, and legislate 26 January as Australia Day Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian…

Like 'the Spirits': Hobart council slams new 'unfit-for-purpose' planning portal

The rollout of a new planning portal meant to speed up development approvals has turned into a Tasmanian government debacle that has been likened to the Spirit of Tasmania fiasco.

'May have to': Joe Biden's son Hunter hints at running for president in 2028

Wallabies blow golden chance against 13-man Pumas in Mendoza draw

The Wallabies have finally put another trophy in the cabinet but they botched a chance to claim back-to-back wins in Argentina.

Looking Back on the Summer of High MAGA in Trump’s Washington

Racecars, crypto, billionaires, troops, sequins and a bloody cage fight.

West Asia conflict LIVE updates: U.S., Iran exchange fresh fire

The latest round of clashes, which began with U.S. raids last week, comes amid a deadlock in the six-month war

US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war, White House says

Kushner, Witkoff head to Ukraine for additional talks * Anti-government protester reportedly to be charged with incitement to terror for social media posts The post US envoys discussed ‘substantive plans’ with Putin for ending Ukraine war…

Police response to Dover protests set to come under scrutiny, as Tommy Robinson associate appears to claim credit

The police response to a protest involving hundreds of black-clad and masked anti-illegal migrant protesters who blocked roads in Dover is set to come under scrutiny after authorities appeared to be caught off guard.

Russia calls talks with US envoys “useful”

A Russian aide said talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and two United States envoys were “highly useful” as the Americans attempt to restart stalled peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. Yuri Ushakov, a foreign-policy…

Saxony-Anhalt's state election will have a nationwide impact

The parliamentary election in the small eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt could have dramatic consequences for Germany's federal government, further raising dissatisfaction with Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

ACT unveils election climate policy, vows to scrap net zero target and repeal Zero Carbon Act

Party vows to scrap net zero target, repeal the Zero Carbon Act, seek a "better deal" under the Paris Agreement and more if elected in November .

Labor plans crackdown on social media algorithms as Taylor says he’s ‘deeply sceptical’

Anika Wells expected to release legislation creating a digital duty of care in parliament this week, but Coalition argues it is ‘attempt to censor the internet’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for Guardian…