5 h. ago It will be all smiles at the swearing in, but there’s blood on the floor

Anthony Albanese has been coldly rational in learning from some of the weaknesses of his first term in power – so he can hold onto that power for several terms to come.

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7 h. ago Albanese makes big changes, unveils new Plibersek role in major reshuffle

Little more than a week after a huge election win for Labor, the prime minister has shaken up his team’s portfolios for their second term of government.

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8 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Littleproud to remain Nationals leader after surviving Canavan contest; Albanese unveils new cabinet with Rowland promoted, Husic dumped

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9 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Anthony Albanese unveils new cabinet with Rowland promoted to Attorney

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42 h. ago Albanese sold his big health promise to the people. The fight isn’t over yet

With bulk-billing in freefall, Anthony Albanese will need to defy gravity to avoid angering voters promised more free visits to the GP.

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3 d. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson described relationship between parents as ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children continued to be played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

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3 d. ago Son of alleged mushroom lunch killer Erin Patterson said relationship between parents ‘very negative’

The pre-recorded video evidence of Patterson’s children was played to the jury on Friday, the ninth day of the murder trial.

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3 d. ago Starmer’s ‘nothing’ deal with Trump is a warning sign for Albanese

Both leaders claimed a much-needed political win. Given the Trump administration’s desire to keep most tariffs in place, that might be all that’s up for grabs.

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3 d. ago Albanese’s seen off Dutton and Bandt. Now, he faces his greatest challenge

The PM can’t afford to rest on his laurels. Remaining humble, and maintaining factional discipline within Labor, will cement his powerful position.

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4 d. ago Ed Husic, Mark Dreyfus axed in factional power play as Albanese prepares new ministry

Labor’s internal power groupings have been in intense talks since the election to carve up the 30 cabinet positions in line with party rules.

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4 d. ago A haircut that costs $750: The truth about pricey beauty treatments

Here are some that are worth the cost, from offering a whole new look to luxuriating in unadulterated bliss.

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Greens leader Bandt set to lose Melbourne; Dutton silent on Liberal leadership future; Kooyong race tightens

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Greens leader Bandt loses Melbourne; Dutton silent on Liberal leadership future; Kooyong race tightens

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Greens leader Bandt on track to lose Melbourne; Dutton silent on Liberal leadership future; Kooyong race tightens

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton silent on politics as he lands in Canberra; Wilson hails Goldstein win; Tight race in key seats

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Wilson hails ‘truly incredible’ Goldstein win; Tight race in key seats; PM to give Left an extra ministry

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5 d. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese to give Left an extra ministry; Kooyong Lib hopeful slams party slogan; Tight race in key seats

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5 d. ago Albanese to dole out an extra ministry to the Left after landslide win

The Labor Left will add more members to the caucus than the Right, shifting the balance of power and gaining another position in the ministry.

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5 d. ago They came from left and right. Albanese defeated them all. Now, for the championship bout

Labor’s enormous win is an exciting political spectacle, but not the victory that matters most.

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6 d. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Liberal Wilson wins back Goldstein from teal Zoe Daniel; Adam Bandt at serious risk of losing seat

Take a look back at all the highlights from our national coverage of election developments from around the country on Tuesday, as the PM takes his first steps in his second term.

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