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Morrison meets with News Corp boss in New York

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has met with Rupert Murdoch’s right-hand man, News Corp CEO Robert Thomson, for a private dinner in New York.

Lanai Scarr

Tough talksCommentsPM arrives in US ahead of one-on-one with Biden

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has jetted into John F. Kennedy airport amid a furore and continued tensions over Australia’s decision to tear up a $90 billion submarine deal with France.

Lanai Scarr

Legal battleCommentsPremiumBiloela family reveals torture fears if deported

The Tamil family at the centre of a long running immigration dispute have revealed their fears that they will be ‘arrested, tortured, and killed’ if they are deported to Sri Lanka.

Charlotte Elton

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PM’s dilemmaCommentsPremium
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Morrison’s zero tolerance for Porter’s trust issues

If Porter sticks to his guns and runs again, one group of quiet Australians will seal his fate.

Lanai Scarr

Lanai ScarrFederal Political Editor

UpdatedMcGowan caught in jam by own border ban

It’s been revealed Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan may be forced to travel to Sydney creating a hurdle for him when he tries to go back home.

Angie Raphael

VaccinesBarnaby‘s harsh message to unvaxxed

Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has issued a hard line stance on those who choose to remain unvaccinated as Australia reopens.

Courtney Gould

Jab demand furyViolence erupts at Vic construction protest

Violence has erupted outside CFMEU headquarters in Melbourne after hundreds of tradies faced off with union boss John Setka.

Rhiannon Tuffield

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Labor’s downfall is not recognising JobKeeper’s worth

JobKeeper was not a program that was implemented lightly. It was an extraordinary program for an extraordinary time. But the context of JobKeeper’s introduction cannot be forgotten.

Michael Sukkar

Subs Deal‘Maybe not friends’: France slams ScoMo

A powerful French official has slammed Scott Morrison, accusing the Prime Minister of one thing to do with the submarine deal.

Helena Burke

PoliticsScoMo denies Biden snub

Ahead of major talks this week in Washington, Scott Morrison has denied Australia was snubbed by US President Joe Biden on one thing.

Courtney Gould

‘Keeping Australia safe’CommentsPM on way to US to meet face-to-face with Biden

Mr Morrison will meet with US President Joe Biden tomorrow in New York for his first one-on-one meeting with the leader.

Lanai Scarr

New York diversionCommentsPremiumScoMo to meet with Biden in Big Apple

Prime Minister Scott Morrison leaves for the US today and will meet President Joe Biden for their first one-on-one meeting in New York rather than the White House.

Lanai Scarr

UPDATEDBarnaby’s bold prediction about Porter

Barnaby Joyce has made a bold prediction about what will happen to Christian Porter after he sensationally resigned from the frontbench.

Courtney Gould

No noticeCommentsPremium‘Maybe we’re not friends’: French Ambassador’s sub fury

The French Ambassador to Australia has slammed the Morrison Government for ditching the submarine deal, saying there was a ‘smear campaign’ against the $90 billion project.

Sarah Ison

‘Incredibly astute politician’VideoPremiumJoyce resolute on Porter returning to frontbench

Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce expects Christian Porter will return to the frontbench after the next election despite resigning from Cabinet after a blind trust to paid for his legal fees.

Sarah Ison

PoliticsScoMo’s approval lowest since bushfires

Australians are fed up with both Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese, according to a new poll, with support rising for minor parties.

Helena Burke

‘Trial by media’PremiumREAD IN FULL: Christian Porter’s resignation statement

Christian Porter has unleashed on the social media ‘mob’ and revealed the moment he knew he needed to hand in his resignation from the Government ministry.

‘Upholding standard’PremiumChristian Porter resigns as Minister amid blind trust

Prime Minister Scott Morrison confirmed Mr Porter had tendered his resignation this afternoon following revelations mystery donors paid for his legal fees in a lawsuit against the ABC.

Lanai Scarr

Sub Hopes SunkCommentsPremiumWA may not forgive and forget subs deal on election day

Seemingly, Scott Morrison reckons he has done enough to keep West Australians voting blue at the next federal election, despite giving the chocolate biscuits to South Australia. I’m not so sure.

Joe Spagnolo

PoliticsMinister hammered in live TV trainwreck

A federal government minister has come under fire for refusing to say whether it was acceptable for one of his colleagues to accept an anonymous donation.

Courtney Gould

International backlashCommentsPremiumFrance ‘told of subs deal at earliest opportunity’

Australia told France it was ditching the $90 billion deal for 12 Attack Class submarines, insists Finance Minister Simon Birmingham.

Sarah Ison

Politics‘We were honest’: French sub snub defended

Australia’s Defence Minister has defended the government against claims it lied to France over a move to tear up a submarine deal.

Courtney Gould and Evin Priest

AMA warningVaccination targets don’t equal a ‘freedom day’, say doctors

Australians shouldn’t view the achievement of key vaccination milestones as ‘freedom day’, with doctors saying restrictions may still be needed.

Courtney Gould

FoodVegans and farmers in stoush over fake meat

A stoush is brewing between vegan advocates and the livestock industry over the use of the term meat on plant based alternatives.

Courtney Gould