Gillard fires up over bad taste menu
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has demanded the political scalp of a high-profile Liberal candidate Mal Brough over the "grossly sexist" wording of a menu for his federal election fundraiser.
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Gillard's leadership at risk again
Gillard's leadership at risk again
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's leadership again hangs by a thread as Labor MPs in fear of their seats increasingly swing to ousted predecessor Kevin Rudd as a last-minute saviour for the September 14 election.
No comment from Gillard over poll blow
No comment from Gillard over poll blow
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has brushed aside the latest opinion poll which puts support for her Labor government at its lowest levels since the carbon tax was about to be introduced.
Back for seconds, but pies sold out
Back for seconds, but pies sold out
The trip that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's partner, Tim Mathieson, took to Arrowtown 12 years ago with a couple of mates was so memorable that he took her back there on Saturday.
Gillard enjoys meeting locals
Gillard enjoys meeting locals
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's first visit to Queenstown was successful, both for political deals and impressing the locals.
Gillard's 'misogyny speech' lauded
Gillard's 'misogyny speech' lauded
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard says she had "no inkling" of the effect her so-called misogyny speech aimed at Opposition Leader Tony Abbott would have.
Anzac centenary to cost $83.5m
Anzac centenary to cost $83.5m
War graves will be spruced up and events staged across the world, at a cost of $83.5 million, to mark Australia's Anzac Centenary.
Voters' trust in Gillard slumps: poll
Voters' trust in Gillard slumps: poll
When it comes down to trust, fewer of us are putting it in Prime Minister Julia Gillard, according to the latest Newspoll in The Australian.
Gillard tipped to reshuffle ministry today
Gillard tipped to reshuffle ministry today
Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to unveil her third ministerial reshuffle in 18 months today.
Gillard trounces Rudd in leadership ballot
Gillard trounces Rudd in leadership ballot
Julia Gillard has trounced Kevin Rudd in the federal Labor leadership ballot.
Rudd confirms challenge to Gillard is on
Rudd confirms challenge to Gillard is on
Kevin Rudd has finally confirmed he will take on Julia Gillard at a party room leadership vote on Monday as he tries to make a comeback as prime minister.
Gillard calls vote in bid to quash Rudd
Gillard calls vote in bid to quash Rudd
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard put her job on the line today, announcing a leadership ballot in hopes of quashing a comeback by Kevin Rudd, the colleague she ousted in a Labor Party coup nearly two years ago.
Transtasman currency 'off the table'
Transtasman currency 'off the table'
A single Australia and New Zealand currency has been pretty much ruled out, but passport-free travel between the countries appears to be more likely.
Govt will deliver budget surplus: Gillard
Govt will deliver budget surplus: Gillard
Prime Minister Julia Gillard has reaffirmed without qualification that the federal government will deliver a budget surplus.
Information from Gillard aide led to clash
Information from Gillard aide led to clash
A clash between protesters and Australian police that forced bodyguards to rush Prime Minister Julia Gillard out of an event appears to have been set off by information released by one of Gillard's own aides.
Aboriginal group wants to return PM's shoe
Aboriginal group wants to return PM's shoe
A newly established Aboriginal advocacy group says it wants to return Prime Minister Julia Gillard's shoe after she lost it while running a gauntlet of protesters in Canberra on Australia Day.
Cabinet reshuffle difficult: Gillard
Cabinet reshuffle difficult: Gillard
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has admitted the reshuffling of her cabinet involved some "difficult conversations", but says her new team has the skills to deliver government priorities in 2012.
Gillard's house a fire hazard
Gillard's house a fire hazard
Australia's prime minister is looking for a new home after her official residence was declared a potential fire hazard with a leaking roof that needs replacing.
Gillard, Abbott antics spur mistrust
Gillard, Abbott antics spur mistrust
The combative antics of Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Opposition Leader Tony Abbott may be influencing how Australians view their neighbours and may even have prompted a decline in volunteer work.
Protest convoy converges on Canberra
Protest convoy converges on Canberra
Truckies blasting their horns have joined drivers of campervan and SUVs festooned with anti-government banners to converge on Australia's Parliament House in a protest calling for new elections.