Russia warns of nuclear retaliation

Top diplomat Dmitry Polyanskiy declares Russia could use nukes as US says war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.

Crown ‘unfit’ to hold Perth casino licence

The James Packer-backed gaming group has two years to get its Perth casino into order after the WA Royal Commission found it was not suitable to hold the state’s gaming licence.

We’re not as keen on free speech as we pretend

The people who most vigorously share opinions online recoil when their enemies do the same. Most people, when they talk about free speech, mean they want it for themselves, not their enemies.

‘I’ve got no secrets’: Barty quizzed on possible code-switch

Xenophon launches political comeback

Maverick independent Nick Xenophon has up-ended the looming Senate race by declaring himself a federal election candidate.

Labor lament as weapon of choice finds its way home

Having for years weaponised abuse claims against their political foes, most notably on Christian Porter, senior Labor figures are ducking for cover now that it’s being used on them.

After 10 years, refugees to be resettled in NZ

Australia has finalised a deal with the Ardern government to resettle up to 150 refugees a year over the next three years, including those in Nauru.

Ex-lover denies lying over Roberts-Smith sex photos

Ben Roberts-Smith’s former lover has denied lying about photographs she alleges were taken of the two having sex up against the window of a hotel room.

PM, these moderates will cost you your job

The vast bulk of the electorate is centre-right in its views. If it were otherwise, Labor wouldn’t have lost so often.

Rinehart tops Richest 250, Canva’s Perkins the big mover

The top 10 on The List are wealthier than ever before, led by two of the country’s most successful businesswomen who have changed the face of corporate Australia.