Why your power bill is about to expand
The abrupt closure of the giant Hazelwood coal plant next year is expected to push up annual electricity bills by an average $78 across the country.
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James Massola
James Massola is chief political reporter in the Canberra bureau. He was a Walkley finalist in 2015 and has worked in the federal press gallery for eight years, including stints for The Australian Financial Review and The Australian before joining the Sydney Morning Herald and The Age.
Payne's absence triggers fresh round of reshuffle talk
A decision to postpone the Japan-Australia "two-plus-two" talks between the two nations' Defence and Foreign Affairs ministers has sparked a fresh round of talk about Marise Payne's future in the Defence Portfolio.
Immigration boss in secret trip to sell refugee deal to Trump officials
Australia's immigration chief has conducted a secret trip to the United States to reach out to Donald Trump's officials.
PM and premiers clash over climate, infrastructure and family violence
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's disastrous week-long spat over a climate-change policy review has culminated in a showdown with state premiers in Canberra, and criticism from the nation's chief business group.
We won't follow Trump lead on Taiwan, free trade, says PM
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has signalled Australia is prepared to go its own way on foreign policy and will refuse to follow US president-elect Donald Trump's strategic direction on Taiwan or free trade.
Frydenberg forced into humiliating backdown
Environment minister Josh Frydenberg has been forced into a humiliating u-turn on climate policy, less than 48 hours after releasing details for a pending review.
Rudd offers Labor reform program, mark II
On the 10-year anniversary of becoming leader, Kevin Rudd has hopped into the modern ALP, Bill Shorten and more.
Coalition conservatives furious over climate review
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull faces a fresh outbreak of party disunity over climate policy, with backbench MPs questioning the timing and scope of a formal review of the Direct Action plan.
Power prices, energy security, emissions cuts - and carbon pricing - on the table in climate review
A long-awaited review of Australia's climate policies could recommend a form of carbon pricing for power companies, but will focus on electricity price rises, energy security and cutting greenhouse gas emissions, according to Environment and Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg.
Treasurers' housing summit to focus on cheaper rentals
Housing supply and more affordable rentals will be top of the agenda when Treasurer Scott Morrison and his state counterparts meet in Canberra on Friday.
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