‘Press releases don’t shoot down drones’:Coalition criticises Labor on Red Sea response

‘Press releases don’t shoot down drones’:Coalition criticises Labor on Red Sea response

The opposition says the government’s reaction to a “modest request” from the US to help to stop rebels attacking commercial ships is a weak one.

  • byPaul Sakkal

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Dreyfus accuses opposition of undermining police over Benbrika release

Dreyfus accuses opposition of undermining police over Benbrika release

The attorney-general also raised the possibility of applying to extend the supervision order against former terror cell leader Abdul Nacer Benbrika.

  • byAngus Thompson andPaul Sakkal
Senior federal minister expresses new caution about US request for ships in Red Sea

Senior federal minister expresses new caution about US request for ships in Red Sea

Trade Minister Don Farrell said on Sunday that Australia’s navy focuses on its own activities in its own region in light of the US request for ships to the Red Sea.

  • byOlivia Ireland
Last government created Rozelle interchange mess

Last government created Rozelle interchange mess

It is amazing that the planners in Sydney haven’t woken up to the fact that building more,and wider,roads into the city causes more cars to enter the city.

‘Every single teal seat’:Ley’s three-point plan for Liberals to win next election

‘Every single teal seat’:Ley’s three-point plan for Liberals to win next election

Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has a plan to win back teal seats from the crossbench,saying voters have “moved on” from Scott Morrison.

  • byJames Massola
Perrottet rewrites history in chat with controversial far-right figure

Perrottet rewrites history in chat with controversial far-right figure

In a 20-minute interview with far-right provocateur Avi Yemini,the former premier conceded his government “made mistakes” in its handling of the pandemic.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
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New and improved corporate Oaks Day,with a splash of times gone by

New and improved corporate Oaks Day,with a splash of times gone by

As racing clubs such as Flemington’s Victoria Racing Club continue to grapple with the balance of tradition and innovation,Thursday’s time-honoured Oaks reminded punters of bygone eras.

  • byDamien Ractliffe andStephen Brook
‘Caught everyone off guard’:High Court zaps state electric vehicle tax

‘Caught everyone off guard’:High Court zaps state electric vehicle tax

The court ruled Victoria’s levy on electric vehicles is unconstitutional,in a landmark judgment that means other states also face future budget problems.

  • byMiki Perkins
Coalition refuses to condemn jeering pharmacy protesters despite Speaker’s rebuke

Coalition refuses to condemn jeering pharmacy protesters despite Speaker’s rebuke

Milton Dick has described the behaviour in parliament as unacceptable and issued a warning to MPs who might have invited them to the building.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Voice debate now over to the Australian people:Albanese

Voice debate now over to the Australian people:Albanese

Albanese’s attempt to shift the debate came as Liberal deputy leader Sussan Ley said public polling had vindicated her party’s “principled” opposition to the Voice.

  • byAnthony Galloway andAmber Schultz
Don’t let ‘culture wars’ distract from Voice priorities:Linda Burney

Don’t let ‘culture wars’ distract from Voice priorities:Linda Burney

The Indigenous Australians minister batted away a third day of opposition attacks,declaring she is not interested in culture wars. “I am interested in closing the gap.”

  • byLisa Visentin