Liberal challenger Scott Morrison watches as Premier Steven Marshall speaks to the SA Liberal Party's AGM earlier this month. Photo: David Mariuz / AAP

Opinion

Richardson: A coup not to unite a party, but to entrench its divisions

The blood-dimmed tide is again loosed in the nation’s capital, yet another brutal circus of mayhem and megalomania.

National

'I won't be another man's deputy': Bishop stakes claim as Dutton pleads case

Peter Dutton insists he has “unequivocal” legal advice confirming he is eligible to sit in parliament, ahead of a likely three-way battle for the prime ministership.

Opinion

"Jacindamania" revives Labour, whatever the poll result: Rann

NZ Labour’s revival under a charismatic young leader might not be quite enough to win them government this time, but the end is in sight for the long period of conservative rule across the ditch, writes Mike Rann.

News

North Korea threat requires "new and creative" moves: Bishop

Australia’s foreign minister believes the United States will find “new and creative” ways to deal with North Korea as a tough-talking Donald Trump warns Kim Jong Un has “gotta behave”.

Politics

Expenses scandal spreads to other ministers

Julie Bishop is the latest politician facing scrutiny over travel expense claims as calls for an overhaul of the entitlements system grow louder.