politics
Hastie and Taylor fail to agree on plan to oust Ley despite clandestine meeting
The two conservative men vying to replace Sussan Ley as leader of the Liberal Party met in Melbourne before attending a memorial service for their former colleague Katie Allen. Source link
Howard's cheat sheet could prove handy for the Coalition
Former prime minister John Howard once observed that Pauline Hanson was an “electoral gift to the Labor Party”. His words proved relevant this week as the Coalition’s chaos dragged on. Source link
Chinese ambassador hints at retaliation over Port of Darwin
China’s ambassador to Australia, Xiao Qian, questions the Albanese government’s ethics in wanting to return the Port of Darwin to Australian hands. Source link
Jim Chalmers says inflation is not his fault but faces a rate hike nightmare
Less than a year after the Reserve Bank started cutting rates, the prospect of a rate rise is a political nightmare for a treasurer hoping for clear air. Source link
David Littleproud faces unlikely leadership challenge
Nationals leader David Littleproud will stare down a leadership challenge from Queensland MP Colin Boyce, though colleagues say it is unlikely to succeed. Source link
Littleproud open to Ley meeting after Nationals spill resolved
Nationals Leader David Littleproud will stare down a leadership tilt from Queensland MP Colin Boyce, though colleagues say it is unlikely the challenger will secure enough votes for a spill. Source link
Tony Abbott intervenes in Liberal leadership battle
Former prime minister Tony Abbott has intervened in the Liberal leadership race, urging conservatives to unite behind either Angus Taylor or Andrew Hastie in their bid to oust Sussan Ley from the top job. Source link
Morrison's plan to reform Islamic teaching 'worth looking at', Liberal says
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg says Australian Muslims need to take some responsibility for extremist incidents and that a proposal for a register of Islamic preachers is worth considering. Source link
Government turns defence sights north with $355m RAAF base upgrade
A Royal Australian Air Force base near Katherine in the NT is updated with purpose-built hangars and improved runways. Source link
Health minister promises change after woman overdoses from stockpiled meds
The tragic death of a young Melbourne woman who was stockpiling medication has prompted the federal health minister to move to change the way prescriptions are recorded. Source link