Politics and policy
From her cousin's role as health secretary to Kevin Rudd's future as ambassador to the US, Caroline Kennedy answered multiple questions about Trump's return at the National Press Club today.
With just two parliamentary sitting weeks remaining this year, Labor is facing calls for action on the news media bargaining code and clarity on the government’s media reform agenda.
As the IMF's Kristalina Georgieva spoke to all of the leaders at the APEC summit, the Australian prime minister was listening more attentively than others.
Donald Trump's cabinet picks show he's dropped any pretence of conforming to Washington norms — and that loyalty is valued above all else.
There is a sense of déjà vu in Peru, which hosted APEC the last time Trump was elected in 2016. But it also feels very different this time.
The government's long-awaited electoral reforms will finally be revealed this week, leaving just a fortnight to pass them this year.
The cryptocurrency is booming again, but don't expect any support from Australia's top financial officials. "I don't understand it," says RBA governor Michele Bullock.
As he prepared to jet off to South America, Anthony Albanese also said Australia could play a role as a "trusted" middle power in convincing the US and China to avoid a trade war.
The Albanese government has a doctrine on regulating the online world: set the rules, and fine social media giants for not complying. That approach is facing backlash.
It's been more than three months since the government was handed the independent review into national security think tanks.
Today's UBS Australasia Conference in Sydney heard an illuminating anecdote about Trump's approach to power, as well as cautious optimism that his return might boost capital markets.
In an exclusive and wide-ranging interview, the RBA deputy governor said a broad range of outcomes were possible under a second Trump administration: “I don’t think we’re going into a Great Depression and I don’t think we’re going into a new dawn."
A glimpse inside how Capital Brief approached the biggest global news event of the year... so far.
Arab-American voters in Michigan punished Harris for her support for Israel — regardless of Donald Trump’s own stance. Labor will be watching.
The ANU's financial mismanagement could cost up to 600 jobs, with council promising a "smaller" university going forward.
Trump's election win sent US equities soaring, but Australian investors seem much less certain that his return will be great for them.
The world's richest person is in a long-running spat with Australia, and the US presidential election result has just handed him more power.
A new review warns of AI-driven attacks and state-sponsored hackers embedding in Australia’s critical infrastructure networks, preparing for potential future conflicts.
