Backing for US-Australian military tie-up still strong, survey shows

Leader of close US ally impersonates president in leaked address to political insiders

Businesses invest in unconventional power as politicians try to fix energy deficit

Two dead, including gunman, as Australian PM warns of growing Islamist threat

Furore over tycoon donations prompts foreign political funding ban and spy law review

Mattis warns of ‘pace and scope’ of weapon development and need for Beijing’s support

Groups say crackdown on ‘457’ skilled-worker regime to hit investment and recruitment

Lenders face new levy as Canberra looks to balance budget and keep triple-A rating

US and Australian leaders try to put phone call clash behind them

Wealthy former businessman abandons liberal positions in populist pivot

New York dinner honouring Australian PM marks improved ties since leaders’ phone spat

Deal reached as ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence network meets in New Zealand

Writing, drawing and film give detainees at camps in the South Pacific a voice

Abolition of ‘457’ visas likely to appeal to voters concerned about immigration

Mining group’s intervention follows call from Canberra for business to help sell reforms

Professor critical of Beijing’s influence kept out of Australia during premier’s visit

Companies defend activism after minister tells them to ‘stick to their knitting’

Subsidies for new plants fail to convince energy groups fearful of future policy change

Alarmed world leaders hope more pragmatic voices will hold sway in the US cabinet

Mixed messages typical of new administration’s cultivated style of chaos