Liberal leaders in New South Wales fear a faux pas in the local elections will damage their party's chances in the federal election

Angry members of the New South Wales Liberal Party fear the state executive's “unforgivable” local election mistake, which barred Liberal candidates from standing in up to 12 local councils, could be a harbinger of further missteps as the party prepares for the federal election in early 2025. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the Secretary … Read more

Nature Positive: Tanya Plibersek in talks with coalition and Greens about controversial federal environmental protection law

The coalition has not ruled out a deal with Labor to create a slimmed-down Environmental Protection Agency, while big business is pushing the major parties to join forces to outmaneuver the Greens and their push for a so-called climate trigger. The West has confirmed that Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek is talking to the opposition and … Read more

Fired “Seven” reporter Robert Ovadia sues broadcaster and news director in federal court

Fired “Seven” reporter Robert Ovadia has filed a lawsuit in federal court against the network and its news director, months after he was fired over allegations of inappropriate conduct. Mr Ovadia, who has worked at Seven for more than 20 years, was dismissed from his job in June.

Energy Resources of Australia is fighting the dismissal of the Jabiluka lease in the Federal Court

Energy Resources of Australia will challenge the Australian Federal Government's surprise rejection of the Jabiluka uranium lease in court, with Resources Minister Madeleine King reportedly taking less than two days to consider her advice. The company told investors it had filed suit in the Federal Court on Tuesday against Minister King and Northern Territory Mining … Read more