Far from Rome, the sky is thick with portent as Australia's political parties decide who has power in the current parliament.

Anthony Albanese has already asked the new pope to keep a date open in 2028, only hours after the pontiff’s election.

Australian clergy members have welcomed the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, with the Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher saying it is “very likely” the newly elected Pope will visit Australia.

He says it's wonderful to have a new pope with "wide experience and great depth of faith". "Clearly the cardinals were ...

Women will outnumber men as an enlarged Labor caucus gathers for the first time since claiming a dominant federal election ...

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday congratulated reelected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for his “resounding victory.” In a video message posted on his social media accounts, ...

The Prime Minister cast his vote this afternoon at Marrickville West Public School in his seat of Grayndler.Mr Albanese said ...

A US expat living in China made a surprising discovery at a local supermarket, signalling a major shift in the favour of ...

Senior figure Sussan Ley has confirmed she is speaking to colleagues ahead of a tilt at becoming the next Federal Liberal ...

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Reform fatigue, political pressure, and bureaucratic inertia collide as the APS confronts unfinished business and accountability.