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Information about how to vote in London in the upcoming Queensland state election.

OPINION: A fiery letter to UK Home Secretary Theresa May about Julian Assange’s continued asylum in London’s Ecuadorian embassy.

Australia’s prime minister says “the Middle-Eastern death cult had declared war on the world”.

Clive Palmer has wasted no time in weighing in on the Queensland election, but can he be believed?

Queensland Premier Campbell Newman is expected on Tuesday to announce a state election for 31 January.

Could there be mutiny against Captain Abbott aboard the good ship LNP in 2015? Is it time for Mr Turnbull to claim his bounty?

NSW opposition leader forced to resign after it emerged he had signed a letter for Sydney siege gunman.

Prime minister aims to put jobs and families at the heart of his government’s agenda for 2015 with a new-look team.

"I'm not saying there aren't a lot of dangerous people out there, I'm saying a lot of those people are in government," says Russell Brand, in his video blog about the Sydney siege.

‘Shirtfront’ muscles out ‘Team Australia’, ‘man-bun’, ‘Ned Kelly beard’, and ‘coward punch’ to claim Word of the Year title.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott admits it’s been a tough period for his government but is unapologetic.

Victorians in London have this week to vote in person for the Victorian state elections at the Agent Generals office.

Controversial British comedian Russell Brand says Australians must be unhappy with PM Abbott while promoting his new anti-capitalism book, 'Revolution'.

Australian foreign minister, Julie Bishop, warns UN Security Council that tech savvy terrorists are a global threat.

In a speech delivered to the Australian parliament Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, backed Tony Abbott’s push for a ramping up of trade between the two nations.

“It’s hard to confuse Tasmania and China, but I have.” - Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott.

The Brisbane G20 was a drama packed episode of boatfronts, backhanders, beers and koala bear diplomacy.

Angry and offended Australians lash out at Australia’s PM for saying the country was nothing more than a couple of bushes prior to colonization.

British PM David Cameron has delivered a speech to Australia’s parliament, noting the two nations’ shared history and the need to defend shared principles, highlighting trade and the struggle against Islamic extremism.

Deployment of Russian ships near Australia ahead of G20 summit labelled a distracting “stunt” by Bill Shorten.

During the traditional APEC ‘silly shirts’ family photo, Abbott and Putin appeared to avoid direct eye contact, despite standing barely a metre apart.

Following APEC meeting with Tony Abbott, US president says he is asking all partner nations to review their commitment to the evolving campaign against Isis.

Many commentators have taken to reporting on her outrageous comments comically, but I don’t think Senator Lambie is a laughing matter. Here’s why:

Politically colourful crowd gathered at historic state memorial service for Gough Whitlam, a ceremony rich in passion, pride, anger and humour.

VIDEO | Noel Pearson delivers rousing ‘this old man’ eulogy at Gough Whitlam memorial service.

The Australian government will be sending aid staff to help battle the Ebola virus is Africa, after gaining assurances from the UK.

Environment Minister Greg Hunt’s ‘claim that his Direct Action plan to meet Australia’s ‘world leading’ carbon emissions reduction target is vindicated by the UN has been mocked by political opponents and the Climate Change Authority.

On the day Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced new metadata retention legislation, leaked Coalition document says opponents will label it an ‘Internet tax’.

Controversial new Australian counter-terrorism legislation, including new offence of ‘advocating terrorism’, is a step closer to becoming law.

Australian senator and former athletics star, Nova Peris, rejects claims she sought public funds to conduct an affair with fellow Olympian, Ato Bolton, after publication of explicit emails.

Abdullah Elmir, the Australian boy who featured in an Islamic State clip threatening Western nations, has appeared in another jihadist propaganda video.

Australia’s plans to biometrically document all international travellers are being met with obstacle and criticism.

Foreign minister Julie Bishop says shooting at Canada’s parliament has the hallmarks of an Islamic State terrorist attack, as security is beefed up at Parliament House in Canberra.

A 17-year-old Australian appears in latest Islamic State video, threatening to behead western leaders and fly ‘black flag’ over Washington, London and Canberra.

Australian leaders of all political stripes, past and present, reflect on the political legacy and legend of Gough Whitlam.

On the passing of Gough Whitlam, we remember the Australian political giant through some of his most famous quotes and memorable retorts.

On paying for the war against Islamic State in Iraq, Australia's prime minister says, “We think we can afford it.”

British political party UKIP says Australia's skills and points system for visa applications makes sense for the UK.

Australia may soon legalise medicinal marijuana, with a bill on the matter due for parliamentary introduction this month. It follows Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently saying he has no problem with legalisation of medical cannabis.

Australia's prime minister says there may be good reason to ban the Islamic burqa in Parliament House.

RAAF planes will commence support operations over Iraq on Wednesday in the fight against Islamic State, with a final decision to join strike operations immanent.

Australia's prime minister delivers bellicose speech to United Nations Security Council as the country prepares to join military action against Islamic State militants in Iraq.

Taxpayers have been billed for Education Minister Christopher Pyne and his wife's trip to London and Rome.

To my Scottish neighbours and cousins who do have a vote today, all I say is this: vote (or don't) with whatever combination of heart, gut and head feels right. Oh, and if you do wake up to find yourselves out of the UK, would it be OK if I ...

The prime minister says he would like to return to Arnhem Land, after send-off to Mid-East deployment, to fulfil his promise indigenous community.

Prime minister says fighting for Islamic State (ISIS) is “against God” and joining them “may well become much more dangerous because of the presence of Australian forces.”

600 Australian personnel to join US military action against Islamic State in Iraq but PM insists it’s not like 2003.

The Australian government says its defence forces are ready to act against the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria if requested by the US but that conditions must be met.

Police have decided not to lay criminal charges against Labor leader Bill Shorten over a rape allegation dating back to 1986.

Full official statement from Bill Shorten about an investigation into rape claims against him that has now been closed.