38 m. ago Erin Patterson told online friends she was ‘hiding powdered mushrooms in everything’, court hears: Trial day five, as it happened

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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40 m. ago Greens and Teals on the verge of an election wipe out in Melbourne

Counting continues in Melbourne, with the Greens and Teals on the verge of an election wipe out.

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82 m. ago Factional Friday: the fresh MP set to win from the PM’s big call on Friday

Anthony Albanese will decide on who his cabinet ministers will be at a major meeting of his caucus on Friday, where a former state party leader is set to be elevated.

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2 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Albanese gets back to business; Liberals search for new leader

Look back on our coverage of vote counting updates and developments around the nation as the PM took his first steps in his second term.

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3 h. ago Fremantle independent hopeful of Labor upset as vote count continues

Climate 200-backed independent Kate Hulett is on the verge of staging a major upset in Fremantle against one of Labor’s most progressive MPs, just seven weeks after nearly doing the same in the state seat.

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4 h. ago One of Australia’s biggest banks is backing Albanese to help it tackle Trump

There’s good reason for Westpac to hope that Labor makes the most of its mandate. That reason? US President Donald Trump.

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5 h. ago Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses media in Canberra after election win

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Labor's campaign "resonated with people" after his historic win at the 2025 federal election.

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5 h. ago Unions celebrate Albanese victory, vow to continue fight in Brisbane Labour Day march

Trade unionists, buoyed by the events of Saturday night, took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day, less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win.

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5 h. ago ‘I’m giving it my all’: Avalon Airshow crash pilot details long road to recovery

Pilot Glenn Collins says he remains hopeful despite suffering life-changing injuries, as he thanked the courageous rescuers who came to his aid after the shocking crash.

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6 h. ago ‘Get out of the way’: Albanese asserts his mandate on Labor agenda

The prime minister pointed out that the Greens and Coalition housing spokesmen lost their seats after stymying Labor on the issue.

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6 h. ago Woozy horns, fierce sax: Big Jazz Day Out should be a permanent swing

The launch of a new jazz event in Melbourne this weekend offers a ray of hope for Australian music festivals.

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7 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: ‘I did not say that’: Simon Patterson denies accusing alleged mushroom killer of poisoning at hospital

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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7 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: The message Simon Patterson never wanted his mother to read – and why it still haunts him

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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7 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Accused regularly used mushrooms in kitchen; asked online friends for advice on cooking beef Wellington

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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8 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: AEC federal election vote count updates for Calwell, Goldstein, Wills, Kooyong, Bendigo and key Melbourne electorates as tight races continue

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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8 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: ‘I foolishly trusted him’: The text message that laid bare alleged mushroom killer’s sense of financial betrayal

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in her murder trial. Follow our live blog.

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8 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: AEC vote count updates for Goldstein, Kooyong, Wills and all key Melbourne electorates after Labor secures huge federal election victory

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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9 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Kooyong back in play as Monique Ryan admits she could lose seat; Tight races in Wills and Goldstein, Labor holds Bruce

Follow all the results from the crunch Victorian seats that could decide the election.

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10 h. ago Erin Patterson trial LIVE updates: Alleged mushroom killer’s estranged husband Simon Patterson returns to witness box

Erin Patterson’s estranged husband Simon will continue providing evidence in the murder trial of Erin Patterson. Follow our live blog.

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11 h. ago Every seat that’s still too close to call – and those that changed hands

Here’s everything you need to know about the seats changing hands across the country – including more than a dozen for Labor.

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