Littleproud backs Nationals ahead of leadership challenge
David Littleproud pledges support for the Nationals as a leadership challenge looms, with Myanmar diplomacy and Pat Cummins’ T20 World Cup status also in national spotlight.
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Central Australia faces camel chaos as task force moves to curb feral herds
A new joint task force is coordinating response to feral camels threatening remote communities in central Australia amid worsening water shortages.
Rafah border crossing reopening eyed as Canberra confirms Afghan embassy closure; Rybakina shocks Sabalenka at Australian Open
The Rafah border crossing is expected to reopen today with limited movement under security conditions; Canberra confirms the Afghan embassy will wind down mid-year, as Rybakina defeats Sabalenka at the Australian Open.
Australia grapples with January heat record as politics murmur in the background
Record heat sweeps Australia in January, shaping climate policy debate and political leadership chatter as officials warn of ongoing extreme conditions.
Senior Liberals push back on leadership spill, urge focus on governing
Senior Liberal figures have played down the prospect of a leadership spill around Sussan Ley, urging colleagues to focus on holding the government to account and getting on with the job.
Australia beaten by Pakistan spinners in Lahore warm-up
Australia’s T20 World Cup build-up hit a setback in Lahore as Pakistan’s spinners delivered a 90-run thrashing, prompting questions about spin readiness for the main event.
Bentley tests appetite for off-road Bentayga with new X Concept
Bentley reveals the X Concept to gauge whether Bentayga buyers want a rugged off-road variant. The concept is described as a test bed with no production timing confirmed.
Doolittle’s imposing presence helps Wildcats edge Hawks in Illawarra
Kristian Doolittle delivers a second-half lift as the Perth Wildcats beat the Illawarra Hawks 106-99 on the road, tightening the race for a top-four spot in the NBL.
Liberals expect no leadership spill in first sitting fortnight, frontbenchers say
Senior Liberal frontbenchers say the party is unlikely to trigger a leadership contest during the first sitting fortnight, despite whispers about Sussan Ley. Read what we know and don’t know.
Justin Rose extends lead at Torrey Pines on Moving Day
Australian readers are kept up to date as Justin Rose fortifies his advantage on Moving Day at the Torrey Pines tournament, holding a six-shot edge ahead of the final round.