Australia proposes new immigration powers allowing the home affairs minister to block temporary visa holders from certain regions as the Middle East conflict escalates.

David Littleproud has stepped down as Nationals leader after nearly four years, saying he no longer has the energy to lead.

Global oil prices plunged after Donald Trump suggested the Iran conflict could end soon, easing market fears of a supply crisis.

Prime minister Anthony Albanese has announced Australia will deploy military aircraft, air-to-air missiles and defence personnel to the United Arab Emirates as tensions escalate…

Nationals leader David Littleproud says the Iranian regime must change and Australia should consider supporting Gulf nations.

Pauline Hanson criticises a tribunal ruling allowing a visa holder to remain in Australia and calls for tougher immigration laws.

Foreign minister Penny Wong says dependants of Australian officials must leave the UAE as security deteriorates during the Middle East conflict.

Pauline Hanson attended the Launceston to Longford truck run in Tasmania, helping raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.

Sydney’s new M12 motorway linking the M7 to Western Sydney Airport opens 14 March after a $2.1bn construction project.

Pauline Hanson claims Labor and the Greens blocked a Senate inquiry into fuel security and refinery capacity in Australia.