China warns of air defence zone
In a highly provocative move China has asserted its right to control airspace over the South China Sea.
Turnbull holds AAA line on budget forecasts
The Prime Minister has dismissed fears that a sudden slump in government revenue would trigger a cut in the AAA, saying the forecasts in the May budget remain solid.
Nationals could get two extra spots but PM holds the line on policy
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has pushed back against any Nationals demands for policy changes.
Julie Bishop warns naval exercises will escalate tensions
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop has argued naval exercises in the South China Sea will escalate tensions.
China's nine dashes in the firing line
China has been dealt a massive blow with the Hague ruling it had no legal basis to the South China Sea. The question now is, how will it respond?
Ciobo to 'redouble' free trade push
The government has to sell free trade deals to protectionists in the Senate and lower house.
Renewables subsidies should include batteries
The backer of grid-scale solar power projects in North Queensland and South Australia says governments need to widen their incentives from w...
Dispute over aged care cuts
The peak body for older Australians is demanding the government reveal the modelling that underpinned its surprise decision to cut $1.6 bill...
'Black lung' coal workers expected to reach the hundreds
The Queensland government and resource companies could be liable for millions of dollars in compensation to coal miners after a report found...
Scare campaigns can still bite government
The government has committed to some reforms that could prove very unpopular.
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