Burning new tracks on Australia's political map. A new, incessant political drumbeat surrounds the fires still raging in eastern Australia, and that is climate change.

The political reaction is scarier than the fires. By Paul Krugman Opinion Columnist In a rational world, the burning of Australia would be a historical turning point. After all, it’s exactly the ...

Australia has its fourth prime minister in just over two years after Malcolm Turnbull defeated Tony Abbott in a party leadership vote. Here are five things you need to know about Australia’s ...

Voting is mandatory in Australia, and some lawmakers reckon it’s worthwhile to go the extra mile to reach their constituents. In the Outback, campaign stops can be thousands of miles apart.

Australia is set to have a new prime minister, again, with the Liberal Party’s Scott Morrison on track to become the country’s 30th premier following his victory in a leadership vote on Friday.