Australia's first female Prime Minister begins work today with one item dominating her agenda, writes Greg Ansley.

Sharp, grounded and confident, Australia's next potential leader has many things going for her - except a "tin ear" for polict.

Julia Gillard is set to oust Kevin Rudd in a caucus vote across the Tasman this morning and become Australia's first woman prime minister. Here's a sample of the debate on the issue in the Australian media.

Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga could be early targets for iwi pushing for customary title after the repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed Act.

Over the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.

Julia Gillard late last night appeared poised to become Australia's first female prime minister after a dramatic coup that caught Canberra by surprise.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will put his leadership to the vote in caucus on Thursday.

NZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.

Liquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.