Tony Abbott

The 29-year-old welcomed a baby boy in Portland, Oregon.

Abbott has held that seat for 25 years - until now.

The former Foreign Minister looked absolutely incredible.

It’s 2018 and about time we talked about the tax only half the population have to pay.

Congratulations!

“You haven't got your invite yet buddy...”

Congratulations!

“Two weeks was all it took to know that forever with you was a mighty fine idea.”

Go Julie!

Abbott is in London spruiking his views to fellow climate change sceptics.

Some of the 'No' campaign arguments can be debunked rather quickly.

Despite her father's views, Frances has own mind about what's right. She delivers a heartfelt plea to see her Aunty Chris get married.

No, seriously!

He has been left with a “very, very slightly swollen lip.”

Her mother was passionate about the basic human right that everyone should have.

A lot of our pollies seem to have already made up their minds, raising questions over the authenticity of the postal survey.

The Prime Minister allegedly called his predecessor "hopeless", "disloyal" and a very rude word indeed...

The former PM called Wayne Swan a liar when he accused him of being drunk at the time.

So much bickering, so little action...

MPs have called their former boss’ attacks on Malcolm Turnbull “sad” and “self-indulgent”.

Mounting backlash against the Sudanese-born Muslim youth activist comes after she came head-to-head with Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie on Q&A last week.

The former PM says she must’ve been “blindfolded” during her speaking tour through Sudan, the UAE and Saudi Arabia if she thinks Islam is “the most feminist religion”.

Who says politicians don’t keep abreast with popular culture?

Woah! 2015 has been chock-full of celebrity scandals, wins, losses, confessions and head-shaking moments. From Caitlyn Jenner’s debut on the cover of Vanity Fair to the truth about Josh Duggar’s past, it certainly hasn’t been a boring year. Click through for some of the celebrity moments that made us go “Woah!” over the last 12 […]

It’s been a big year for everyone, and the rich and famous are certainly not exempt. We’ve applauded, laughed, and gasped at political upheavals and new arrivals, sage advice and sombre statements. From celeb scandals to world events, 2015 has certainly been a busy and important year. Here are some of our favourite celebrity sound […]

The best memes from the latest prime ministerial spill.

Tony Abbott prided himself in stopping the boats but now his Prime Ministership has sailed thanks to Australia’s new leader, Malcolm Turnbull.

As Christine Forster stars in a tampon tax parody this week, Tim Kent speaks to the video's creator, Mia Lethbridge, about working with the Prime Minister's sister.

As Jacqui Lambie admits her own son is addicted to ice, we investigate the drug's stranglehold on our country towns.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has announced that the Speaker of House of Representatives, Bronwyn Bishop, has resigned.

Tasmanian Senator, Jacqui Lambie, has sided with Tony Abbott over his refusal to accept defected jihadists back into Australia.

Gifts have been pouring out of the rest of the world, so - what did Australia get her?

The new paid parental leave scheme makes it even harder to balance a career and motherhood, writes Zoe Arnold.

The Prime Minister pulled a Bob Hawke on Saturday night by toasting a team of Aussie footy players and then downing a beer.

As Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott announces a new effort to fight ice epidemic sweeping the country. Read The Weekly's full investigation into the country towns destroyed by ice here.

A meeting between political rivals ended with a prayer, so is the new game of politics love not war?

From Angelina Jolie to political policies, here's what's making news today.

In her first major interview, Margie Abbott has revealed to the April issue of the Australian Women's Weekly that she would not care if her husband lost his job tomorrow, admitting the role of Australia’s First Lady is one she has struggled with.

Prime Minister Tony Abbott has visited the fire torn Adelaide Hills meeting with volunteers in the disaster zone which has razed up to 32 homes.

Channel Nine’s The Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson put the Prime Minister on the spot on Monday morning when she asked him what he thought was his biggest achievement as the country’s Minister for Women. Channel Nine’s The Today Show host Lisa Wilkinson put the Prime Minister on the spot on Monday morning when she […]

Tony Abbott has announced that he will revise his unpopular “signature” Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme. The Prime Minister announced on Sunday that he would reduce the cost of his $5.5 billion scheme. The opposition, business groups and members of his party had deemed theoriginal scheme too generous. The Prime Minister hasn’t released the nitty […]

Freya Newman, a former part-time librarian at the Whitehouse School of Design, was handed a two-year good behaviour bond with no conviction against her on Tuesday for accessing unauthorised data. The 21-year-old accessed information about the director’s scholarship awarded to Frances Abbott in 2011 by using another staff member’s passwords without permission. In May The […]

You can be the Prime Minister's chief of staff, but if you're a woman, you still won't be immune to sexism.

Winners of The Australian Women's Weekly/Qantas Women of the Future competition met Prime Minister Tony Abbott at a reception at Parliament House in Canberra earlier today.

A 21-year-old student who accessed computer records at the Whitehouse Institute of Design and then leaked information about a scholarship awarded to Frances Abbott, the daughter of Prime Minister Tony Abbott, to a website pleaded guilty to a charge of accessing restricted data in a Sydney court today. Freya Rachael Sommerville Newman, a creative writing […]

The Prime Minister's daughters Bridget and Frances Abbott joined a host of other Aussie celebrities in a fashion shoot for ovarian cancer research.

Prince William says that he and Kate leave reluctantly, and "George goes away with his cuddly wombat which he has taken to chewing so lovingly."

The Prime Minister’s daughter, Jessica Rudd, and Tony Abbott’s youngest girls Frances and Bridget, have each become an important part of the election campaign, appearing by each of their fathers’ sides at events and speaking out in support of their respective “daggy” dads. We know they love and support their father, but in this month’s […]

Comments from Tony Abbott accusing the Gillard Government of being “inexperienced” when it comes to having babies are the latest in a series of assumed sexist slurs and personal attacks that have clouded Canberra these past two weeks. The Opposition Leader has apologised over comments he made in response to the government’s plans to cut […]

A fuming performance by the Prime Minister attacking Tony Abbott for his ‘sexism’ and ‘misogyny’ not only shocked the Opposition Leader, but has the whole world talking. Julia Gillard’s explosive tirade made international headlines, caused feminists to cheer, and has also been a source of embarrassment for the PM following the Speaker’s resignation — a […]

In explosive scenes in parliament today, the Prime Minister has delivered a scathing serve to Opposition Leader Tony Abbott, slamming his ‘sexist’ attitude, and saying he ‘needs only look in the mirror to see misogyny’. In a fiery speech, Prime Minister Julia Gillard called her opponent a misogynist for the first time ever. Related: Julia […]

Prime Minister Julia Gillard choked back tears in parliament today in a heartfelt tribute to her late father John Gillard. In her first appearance in federal parliament since the passing of her 83-year-old father less than two weeks ago, the Prime Minister thanked members of parliament for their kind wishes and support since his death, […]

Prime Minister Julia Gillard has come out swinging against allegations that she was party to a union slush fund scandal in an attempt to put the claims of what she labelled a “very sexist smear campaign” to rest. Gillard has been mute on the 17-year-old issue since it was uncovered in 2007, but spoke out […]

As a queen, Elizabeth II is not used to looking up to anyone — but she had to crane her neck tonight when she came face-to-face with a 7ft female basketball player The 5ft 4in monarch was visibly delighted when she bumped into Australian Opals forward Elizabeth Cambage, 20, at an official reception at Parliament […]

Queen Elizabeth gave a rousing address at Parliament House this evening, praising Australian’s bravery, generosity and fortitude. The 85-year-old monarch was the picture of poise as she delivered her only public address during her stay in Canberra. In pictures: Queen Elizabeth’s visit to Australia She began by expressing her joy at being back on Australian […]

Queen Elizabeth started the second day of her Australian tour with not one, but two, awkward bows from Julia Gillard. The monarch spent the morning in meetings with the prime minister, and, later, Opposition leader Tony Abbott. Gillard was the first to be received at Government House, greeting the queen with bows and a handshake […]

This weekend’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade will have a political message, rallying against the federal law that prohibits same-sex marriages. With gay marriage high on the national agenda, Mardi Gras isn’t missing the chance to tap into the debate, featuring an estimated 15 floats dedicated to the issue. “We are planning something huge […]

Liberal leader Tony Abbott is a self-confessed attention seeker, who polarises women’s opinions. It’s a trait that has got him into hot water, yet he is surrounded by women who are fiercely loyal and admire him. Helen McCabe reports. Tony Abbott slides into the back of a government car at Townsville airport. “Sorry,” he says, […]