by Scott | Feb 13, 2026 | NATIONAL
The federal Liberal Party elected former energy minister Angus Taylor as its new leader in a partyroom ballot, defeating incumbent Sussan Ley 34 votes to 17 and ending her nine-month tenure; Victorian senator Jane Hume was elected deputy leader by party members.
by Scott | Feb 11, 2026 | NATIONAL
Australian Defence Vessel ADV Reliant has completed a three-day mission delivering 400,000 litres of fresh water and 15 pallets of humanitarian supplies to Banaba Island, Kiribati. The deployment followed an official request for assistance from the President of...
by Scott | Feb 10, 2026 | NATIONAL
Australian Communications Minister Anika Wells has written to the Classification Board and eSafety Commissioner to review whether Roblox’s PG rating remains appropriate following media reports of child grooming concerns. The review request is part of broader federal...
by Scott | Feb 7, 2026 | NATIONAL
The Australian and Indonesian governments signed the Australia–Indonesia Treaty on Common Security on 6 February 2026 in Jakarta, establishing a framework for ongoing bilateral cooperation on defence and regional security matters. The agreement is intended to enhance...
by Scott | Feb 4, 2026 | NATIONAL
The Federal Government has confirmed the divestment of 64 Defence sites and partial sale of three others, including HMAS Penguin and RAAF Williams, with funds redirected to strengthen northern and western bases in line with shifting strategic priorities.
by Scott | Feb 2, 2026 | NATIONAL
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has officially launched recruitment for more than 2,700 Field Managers across Australia, marking the first major operational milestone for the 2026 Census.
