83 m. ago Dutton has led one of the worst election campaigns in living memory

Peter Dutton must have believed he could skate to victory. How else to explain his abject failure to prepare credible policies.

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98 m. ago Dutton campaign not going as party wanted, but miracles can happen: Frydenberg

Frydenberg this week left the door open to a political comeback as MPs ponder life after Peter Dutton if the opposition leader failed badly on Saturday.

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1 hour ago King Charles says cancer diagnosis has shown him ‘the very best of humanity’

King Charles III described on Wednesday how a cancer diagnosis can be a “daunting and at times frightening” experience for sufferers and their loved ones as he hosted an event to honour cancer charities.

Science

10 h. ago Numbers man: What Liberal powerbroker Michael Sukkar really believes

He’s an influential Liberal conservative fighting for his political life in the nation’s most marginal seat. How deep does Michael Sukkar’s conservatism run and how does religion guide his politics?

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11 h. ago Taskforce to investigate polling recruits for Clare O’Neil and Monique Ryan

The AEC is looking into claims the office of the housing minister requested campaign volunteers linked to an association with ties to Beijing.

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11 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Frydenberg condemns antisemitic stunt at appearance with Hamer; Neo

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Politics

11 h. ago Six influencers debated politics. It all went well – until the cameras stopped rolling

US reality star and convicted felon Joe “Tiger King” Exotic has endorsed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. It’s just the latest in a long string of interventions from influencers in this year’s election.

Politics

13 h. ago Paramedics left waiting outside Bondi Junction after stabbing spree

A paramedic was left standing outside a busy shopping centre while he feared injured shoppers were dying inside after a mass stabbing spree, an inquest has been told.

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14 h. ago Rebel Sport boss threatens lawyer: ‘Whistleblowers never fare well’

Luxury hotels and flights to Europe were allegedly the backdrop to an affair between the retail giant’s senior executives that triggered a bitter legal brawl with its former lawyers.

Events

14 h. ago A political tide is turning across Europe, and at its centre is a hard truth

A plan to ban hybrid cars has been quietly delayed and a third runway at Heathrow is back on the table as easy green promises crumble under the weight of harsh reality.

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15 h. ago Kate and William return to secret Scottish hideaway 20 years on

The couple have left their three children at home for the first overnight working trip since the princess’ cancer diagnosis.

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17 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Inflation figures higher than expected; more than four million Australians have voted

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.

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17 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Inflation figures higher than expected; More than four million Australians have voted

Look back on all the news from the final week of the election campaign, covered as it happened.

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17 h. ago Inflation higher than expected but RBA rate cut still on cards

Australia’s inflation figures have come in a little higher than expected, potentially throwing a spanner into expectations of the Reserve Bank cutting interest rates next month.

Politics

18 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Australian inflation figures higher than expected; more than four million Australians have voted

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.

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18 h. ago The next Djokovic? Aussie named after Novak taking tennis world by storm

Novak Palombo is the best 12-year-old tennis player on the planet, and just returned from training with Alex de Minaur in Europe.

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19 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trumpet of Patriots texts Palmer’s ‘vanity exercise’, PM says; more than four million Australians have voted

Follow live as we bring you all the news from the final week of the election campaign.

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20 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel’s supporters accused of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

20 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Zoe Daniel supporters sent anonymous letters accusing them of being antisemitic

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events

20 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals’ signs seized as Kooyong corflute war heads to court; Who’s behind the attack ads targeting Zoe Daniel?

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

Events