Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says everyone has had a “gutful” of the long-drawn out approvals process for Adani’s controversial coal mine and wants a timeline fixed for public release by Friday. ‘We need some certainty and we need some time-frames,” the premier told reporters near Mackay on Wednesday. Ms Palaszczuk was visiting the Hay Point Coal Terminal with local state …

Anthony Albanese is set to be elected unopposed as Labor leader with Queenslander Jim Chalmers as his deputy as Chris Bowen prepares to pull out of the ballot. The New Daily has confirmed that challenger Chris Bowen is likely to pull out of the race before the ballot proceeds. The decision means that unless another challenger comes forward a ballot can …

The International Women’s Peace Group (IWPG) celebrated the proclamation of International Women’s Peace Day together with Mother’s Day on Saturday, The women leaders from all over the world support the work of peace of IWPG on an international scale, and contribute their power and expertise to cease war and create a peaceful world. In May this year, marking the 6th Annual …

Scott Morrison has earnt a permanent place as a Liberal Party legend — returning the Government in what was meant to be an unwinnable election for the Coalition. Mr Morrison smashed the doctrine that disunity will lead to electoral death. Despite three prime ministers in two terms of government, the Queensland swing to back the Coalition and swings in Tasmania …

In the end, it was probably a blessing that Bob Hawke wasn’t alive to see it. Scott Morrison has emerged as a modern-day Liberal Party hero, defying the predictions of the polls, his critics, his predecessors and even Liberal frontbenchers who voted with their feet to resign before the election. The Labor Party was trounced on Saturday night, and it …

Consumer group Choice has named Australia’s best supermarkets, revealing biggest isn’t always best when it comes to your groceries. It ranked major brands by percentage based on factors including range of product, brands available and overall satisfaction. SA, NSW top the list South Australia-based Foodland is the nation’s favourite supermarket, with an 82 per cent overall satisfaction rating. It’s closely …

It’s been third time’s a charm for Sydney artist Tony Costa who has won the 2019 Archibald Prize for his portrait of painter Lindy Lee. Costa has been announced the winner of the prestigious prize at the Art Gallery of NSW and takes home $100,000 prize money. “I’m absolutely overwhelmed, honoured and thrilled,” Costa said in a statement. “I am …

A woman has been charged after allegedly egging Prime Minister Scott Morrison at a Country Women’s Association event in Albury. The 24-year-old protestor allegedly went up behind Morrison on Tuesday morning and tried to crack the egg, which then bounced off his head. Morrison’s security team leapt into action and a 70-year-old woman was knocked to the ground. The prime …

Tony Abbott has raised the prospect of restarting car-making in Australia – less than six years after he oversaw the effective shutdown of the nation’s automotive industry. The comments came as a debate between the former prime minister and hustings rival, Independent Zali Steggall, saw jeers and boos erupt at a surf club in Queenscliff, New South Wales, in response …

Police have confirmed they still don’t have the “doctored” lewd Facebook posts of a Tasmanian candidate despite the Prime Minister insisting the Australian Federal Police had been called in to investigate. The New Daily has confirmed with AFP sources that as of 9pm on Thursday there was no referral to the relevant line area of the posts by Tasmanian Liberal candidate …