Politics News
MH17 prosecution ‘vital’
Joe KellyJulie Bishop says it is vital to pursue prosecutions and identify the individuals responsible for the downing of MH17.
Warning shot over high renewable targets
Joe KellyJosh Frydenberg has hit out at Labor state governments for pursuing unrealistically high renewable energy targets.
Turnbull needs to show strength
Gerard HendersonMalcolm Turnbull has it all to do if he is to lead the Liberal Party to victory in the next election set for 2019.
MP ‘go-between’ in deal attempt
Michael McKennaFederal MP Stuart Robert became the middleman in a bid to secure a statement from an Australian detained in Dubai.
History haunts on China: Abbott
PHILLIP HUDSONTony Abbott has draws parallels 0between Britain and Germany in 1914 and the US and China now.
Values kids in class of their own
EMILY RITCHIE“Small school, big family” is the ethos fostered at Coorabell Public School near Byron Bay on the NSW north coast.
CBA offers $11m advice compo
Michael RoddanCommBank has begun to address more than 90 per cent of claims by victims of poor financial advice.
Parties coy on asset-sale talk
Sarah ElksQueensland Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls has quietly met privatisation experts from Macquarie Capital.
State ‘at mercy of others’
MICHAEL OWENThe exit of coal-fired power from SA means it is becoming increasingly reliant on interconnection with Victoria.
‘Heed warning on mad aims’
SARAH MARTINCoal is needed to “keep the lights on” across Australia, a senior federal government minister has declared.
From blackout to trepidation
MICHAEL OWENA flood emergency has hit north of Adelaide as residents clean up after a storm front battered South Australia.
Melbourne storms ahead Sydney
TURI CONDONHome prices in Melbourne rose at three times the pace of Sydney last month, underpinned by a lift in detached houses.
History haunts on China: Abbott
PHILLIP HUDSONTony Abbott has draws parallels 0between Britain and Germany in 1914 and the US and China now.
Stand-off in the shark safety debate
Fred PawleWhile many see the benefits of drumlines and nets to protect beachgoers, resistance is firm.
Ford failure has many fathers
Philip KingWithdrawal of industry assistance is far from the only factor in this saga.
Mr Popularity’s days in doghouse
Brad NoringtonMike Baird’s greyhound ban is just one action putting him on the nose in NSW.
PM connects with the people
Dennis ShanahanPlain talking on issues that affect ordinary people give the PM an energy boost.
Keeping peace with China’s rise
Tony AbbottThere will always be points of friction, but a strong China is better for the world than a weak one.
Out to ‘make a difference’
Judith SloanThe attraction of free market principles wears off fast for new parliamentarians.
Turnbull legacy awaits a success
Peter van OnselenSame-sex marriage could be the issue that goes on to haunt the Prime Minister.
The village is in trouble
Grace CollierLet’s make deadbeat parents accountable, otherwise it’s children who pay the price.
School fairness still an issue
Jennifer BuckinghamConsistency in funding would have led to inconsistency in total resources to schools.
$66bn blowout in super scheme
DAVID URENFalling interest rates have pushed up the cost of the public service defined-benefit super pensions by $66 billion.
‘Chastised’ Roy met Israel envoy
JARED OWENSWyatt Roy met an Australian diplomat in Israel a week before he was caught between ISIS and Kurdish forces.
Nation divide in school rankings
STEFANIE BALOGH, MARK COULTANAustralia has a two-speed education system, with NSW and Victorian students outperforming their state rivals.
ALP assault on Cash backfires
SARAH MARTINAn attack on Michaelia Cash for overseeing a low number of women appointed to government boards has failed.
‘Discrimination boss bullied me’
MATTHEW DENHOLMA feminist has made complaints of bullying and discrimination against Tasmania’s anti-discrimination commissioner.
Better to do less than grandstand
Chris KennyPremiers Mike Baird and Jay Weatherill would be more popular if they stuck to their knitting.
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