1 hour ago Is the Coalition ready to lead Australia? All evidence suggests not

Sure, tenderising your opponents with vigorous critiques is satisfying. But as Peter Dutton is finding out, it ultimately makes for empty calories.

Politics

1 hour ago Five years after trade war with Australia, Beijing wants to ‘join hands’ to resist Trump

As the world spirals into a catastrophic trade war, China is asking Australia to fight back against Trump’s tariffs and defend global trade.

Politics

8 h. ago Business leaders plead with Albanese, Dutton for bigger response to Trump tariffs

Labor and the Coalition are being urged to take stronger measures to shield Australia from the economic shock of a global trade war.

Politics

9 h. ago The leader who spoke loudest at the treasurers’ debate wasn’t even in the room

The first treasurers’ debate of the election campaign between Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor was dominated by one man: Donald Trump.

Politics

10 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Labor MP heckled at community forum over Palestine, antisemitism; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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

Politics

10 h. ago Politics is a popularity contest, but is it a personality hire?

Politicians aren’t known for their warmth and rizz, but surely character traits have some sway on voting habits.

Politics

11 h. ago Trump fears fuel money surge to Albanese as Dutton taps Melbourne elite

Wealthy donors sensing a Labor win are tipping big money into Anthony Albanese’s re-election campaign.

Politics

12 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Jewish community hears from candidates in Macnamara; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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

Politics

14 h. ago News Corp queries audience ‘independence’ after Albanese declared debate winner

News Corp’s top political commentators immediately cast doubt on the political leanings of the debate audience.

Politics

14 h. ago ‘Make all women yours’: Rape game available online for Australian children

A video game which encourages players to sexually assault women was available on a popular gaming platform.

Politics

14 h. ago Saudi Arabia very safe for women, says Liberal candidate who does business there

Amnesty International continues to raise the alarm about Saudi Arabia’s male guardianship laws, which give men authority over women in most aspects of life in the Kingdom.

Politics

15 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel’s Goldstein war chest revealed; Greens take campaign north to ALP territory in Wills

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

Events

16 h. ago Bill Gates to leave less than one percent of his wealth to his children

Bill Gates will be leaving less than one percent of his wealth to his children Jennifer Gates, Rory Gates, and Phoebe Gates in their inheritance.

Politics

17 h. ago Leaders agreed not to mention Dutton’s dad’s heart attack before debate

The opposition leader said his father’s toughness and the presence of his sisters by his father’s bedside let him continue with the contest.

Politics

19 h. ago Trapped victim rang president before she died in roof collapse

Nelsy Cruz - a politician whose brother is a Major League Baseball star - rang the president of the Dominican Republic in the midst of the tragedy, which has left at least 79 people dead.

Events

20 h. ago ‘Tough old bugger’: Dutton reveals he contemplated pulling out of debate

The opposition leader said his father’s toughness and the presence of his sisters by his father’s bedside let him continue with the contest.

Politics

21 h. ago ‘We’re hearing some sounds’: Scramble to find survivors after nightclub roof collapse kills more than 60

Politicians, athletes and others were attending a concert at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic when the roof suddenly fell. Rescue crews now focusing three areas in the wreckage as they search for survivors.

Events

21 h. ago Sydney cop fronts up for police rugby league team days after domestic violence hearing

Brendan Oxford has been charged with multiple offences including domestic violence assault, stalking and accessing restricted data.

Sport

22 h. ago Scramble to find survivors after more than 60 killed in nightclub roof collapse

Politicians, athletes and others were attending a concert when the roof fell in at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic, injuring 160 others.

Events

23 h. ago At least 58 people killed in roof collapse at Dominican Republic nightclub

Politicians, athletes and others were attending a concert when the roof fell in at an iconic nightclub in the capital Santo Domingo, injuring 160 others injured and sparking a scramble to find survivors.

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