52 m. ago Battleground Victoria: Why these candidates may hold the key to the federal election result

The major parties are facing a fight for heartland seats, while challengers are ready to reverse the teal tsunami of the past election. This is where the fiercest battles will be fought.

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85 m. ago The fiery training centre where CFA volunteers are put through the wringer

Ever wondered if you have what it takes to be a firefighter? An Age reporter geared up and faced the flames to find out.

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1 hour ago AFL gives verdict on controversial Rankine call; McKay, Hollands get through VFL clash

Umpire error denied Izak Rankine a shot at goal to put the Crows in front in a game that was decided by one point.

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4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton spruiks foreign student cuts to get young Australians into homes; Albanese campaigns on $4000 home battery subsidy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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5 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor’s $4000 home battery subsidy; Liberal candidate named in settlement; ‘Dad vote’ crucial for Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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9 h. ago From battlers to basket weavers: a guide to Australia’s voter types

A rich vocabulary has emerged to describe different voter groups in increasingly complex electorates.

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16 h. ago Roos take a leap back in huge loss to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney.

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16 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Swans steamroll disappointing Roos; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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17 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

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17 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Hapless Roos struggle against undermanned Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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18 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Roos take the fight to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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19 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Former Swans Parker, Konstanty wrestle old mates; Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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19 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained; Tiger cubs impress against reigning premiers

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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20 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained; Lions stretch away from Tiger cubs at the MCG

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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21 h. ago Bjorn Baker’s dream season needed a high point. The $4m Doncaster Mile delivered it.

Bjorn Baker shed tears of joy after winning his first Doncaster Mile. It continued a stellar year on NSW tracks.

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22 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Bruce is anything but a typical Liberal

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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22 h. ago Long queues at MCG amid increased security after gun scare slows entry to Tigers v Lions clash

Football fans were greeted by more thorough security - and long queues - at the MCG on Saturday after Thursday night’s scare when two men allegedly carried guns into the ground.

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22 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday round four 2025: Lions get early jump on Tigers as fans face huge MCG security lines; Rankine denied in controversial Gold Coast finish

AFL round four launches into its Saturday program with a clash between Adelaide and Gold Coast, quite possibly the match of the round. That’s followed by Richmond versus Brisbane Lions and tonight, the clash between North Melbourne and Sydney.

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22 h. ago ‘Ticked the box’: Small $437k Thornbury unit ignites auction bidding war

A small apartment in Thornbury sparked a quick-fire bidding war, selling for well above its reserve at $437,000 to a first home buyer.

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23 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; leaders clash on Port of Darwin Chinese ownership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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