Kyle Hoppitt News Today

Crikey looks back at a tough few years for former senator Greg Mirabella, who has just missed out on a return to Parliament.

Clifford Jennings, who was part of a plot to stack the Young Nationals with far-right sympathisers, is now working for Liberal Democrat MP John Ruddick.

Council Watch president Dean Hurlston, whose partner is mayor of Stonnington, has issued a call to arms in the “ideological war” against local government executives.

The former Victorian Liberal Party president has failed in his bid to return to the Senate amid lingering resentments linked to his past role.

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is facing off against Victorian counterpart John Pesutto as they back opposing candidates to replace senator David Van, whose alleged inappropriate behaviour sparked a workplace probe that remains secret six months later.

CBD looks back on a notable Senate estimates moment for Iron Mike and his lunch on a budget with Alan Joyce.

A Melbourne dark horse candidate’s experience handling dangerous reptiles might be handy in federal politics.

CBD looks back on a notable Senate estimates moment for Iron Mike and his lunch on a budget with Alan Joyce.

CBD looks back on a notable Senate estimates moment for Iron Mike and his lunch on a budget with Alan Joyce.