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Liberal MP Angus Taylor has quit shadow cabinet. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremiumWho is rebel MP Angus Taylor?

The conservative MP trying to topple Sussan Ley has declared the Liberals “must urgently restore Australians’ confidence”. So who is Angus Taylor?

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

An Invasion Day at Hyde Park in Sydney. NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

NewsPremiumPM slams ‘white supremacy’ after rally

Failure is not an option for the Prime Minister on Closing The Gap, as he promises Indigenous Australians “we stand with you” following an alleged attack at a rally.

Nathan Schmidt

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook’s pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

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CFMEU-owned firm donated $20k to Labor after Cook’s pledge

The West can reveal WA Labor received thousands of dollars in donations from a law firm owned by the CFMEU, despite Premier Roger Cook's pledge to not accept money from the crime-linked union.

Oliver Lane

Sussan Ley, Angus Taylor The Nightly

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Taylor finally moves but will it make any difference?

Whatever the outcome of the looming Liberal leadership contest the Coalition will still have a mountain to climb.

Supporters of Iran's regime has marched to celebrate the 47th anniversary of the Islamic revolution. (EPA PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumPresident sorry for crackdown as Iran marks anniversary

Iran's president has apologised to those affected by protests and the bloody crackdown that followed, as the regime marks 47 years since the Islamic revolution.

Jon Gambrell

His resignation ended months of speculation. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

updatedPremium‘What was that?’: Taylor’s speech lashed

Commentator Andrew Bolt has lashed Angus Taylor after he announced his resignation from Sussan Ley’s shadow cabinet ahead of a long-awaited leadership challenge.

Nathan Schmidt, Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer, Ria Pandey

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POLITICSPremium‘I don’t do bad deals’: Vow ahead of EU talks

Australia’s trade tsar has made a bold declaration ahead of critical talks with the EU for an elusive trade deal.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Isaac Herzog says his trip to Australia has been an opportunity for healing.

WA NewsCommentsHerzog visit recentres importance of Aus-Israel relationship

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog says his trip to Australia has been an opportunity to reset the relationship between the two long-time allies. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Liberal MP Angus Taylor has resigned from Opposition Leader Sussan Ley's shadow cabinet, setting the stage for a formal leadership challenge. Gary Ramage

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Angus Taylor quits frontbench, set to challenge Sussan Ley

Angus Taylor has quit the shadow ministry, declaring he no longer has faith in Sussan Ley’s leadership of the Liberal Party — but stopping short of directly challenging for her job.

Katina Curtis and Andrew Greene

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EXCLUSIVEPremiumLehrmann’s huge move on new Higgins film

Amid the former political staffer’s last-ditch bid to overturn a damaging legal loss, Bruce Lehrmann has made another huge move.

Rhiannon Lewin

Ukraine is fighting to prevent a world where force replaces rules, Vasyl Myroshnychenko says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPutin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's ambassador is urging middle powers including Australia to publicly declare that "dictators cannot win".

Grace Crivellaro

Liberal Leader Basil Zempilas confirmed that he would back a disallowance motion to overturn the sweeping changes when Parliament resumes next week.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumZempilas takes aim at fishing ban as MP gets death threats

A Labor MP says he has received ‘death threats’, as the Opposition vows to reverse WA’s new demersal fishing ban.

Jessica Page and Yousuf Shameel

Police were called when Mr Wong missed appointments and didn’t answer calls.

CourtPremiumMysterious death in filthy Rockingham home exposes NDIS rort

The mysterious death of a man in his squalid Rockingham home after months of neglect by his NDIS-approved care provider has exposed a shocking six-figure rort.

Rebecca Le May

Treasury Secretary reveals secret 12-month project to water down property tax breaks.

Federal PoliticsCommentsTreasury chief reveals capital gains tax change work

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has revealed her department has spent the past year modelling changes to the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount.

Stephen Johnson

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POLITICSPremiumAlbo’s huge move on killed aid worker

Anthony Albanese has revealed a touchy topic he raised with Israel’s president behind closed doors during his visit to Australia.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The government has been forced to defended plans to sell off Defence sites across Australia. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

NewsPremium‘Seething anger’ at $1.8bn Defence sale

The government has been forced to defend plans to sell off Defence sites across Australia, despite the sale expected to net only a fraction of a frigate’s cost.

Nathan Schmidt

Two Chinese nationals have been charged after allegedly spying on a Canberra Buddhist group. (HANDOUT/AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE)

PoliticsPremiumTwo Chinese nationals charged over alleged spy ring

More arrests related to foreign interference have been made by Australian Federal Police with three Chinese citizens accused of spying on a Buddhist group.

Dominic Giannini

There are claims a government did nothing when union officials allegedly worked with crime figures. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumClaims MPs 'turned blind eye to CFMEU' referred to cops

A union administrator has referred a damning report to police, including allegations CFMEU officials enjoyed a cosy relationship with a state Labor government.

Andrew Stafford and Laine Clark

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EXCLUSIVEPremium‘Betrayal of Labor values’: Minns under fire

Labor’s rank and file are hitting out at the state leader after he backed the controversial actions of police during pro-Palestine demonstrations.

Ria Pandey

The Albanese government is taking another shot at reforming the country’s superannuation system. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

POLITICSPremiumLabor’s second shot at super shake up

The Albanese government is taking another shot at shaking up superannuation after abandoning its last bid.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Queensland Police Commissioner Steve Gollschewski is retiring after 46 years with the service. (HANDOUT/QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE)

Law and orderPremiumTop cop announces retirement to focus on health

One of Australia's most senior police officers is ready to retire after battling cancer and modernising the frontline.

Robyn Wuth

Governor General Sam Mostyn has welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Government House, her official residence in Canberra.

PoliticsCommentsIsaac Herzog meets Governor-General Sam Mostyn

Governor General Sam Mostyn has welcomed Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Government House, her official residence in Canberra.

Another US aircraft carrier could be sent to the Middle East amid the conflict with Iran. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTrump considers sending 'armada' to Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump in the US as he considers whether to take military action against Iran over its nuclear ⁠and ‌missile ​programs.

Anna Ringle

Agriculture is the biggest issue in EU trade talks as Australia pushes for greater access. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumFinal push as minister flies to Europe for trade talks

Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet with his EU counterpart for crunch talks on a free trade pact, as a handful of sticking points holds up an agreement.

Dominic Giannini