1 hour 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.

Politics

2 h. ago AFL players interviewed by police over Sorrento brawl that left man blind in one eye

Steven May and Dion Prestia have been interviewed and released pending further inquiries over a late-night Boxing Day fracas that put two men in hospital.

Events

5 h. ago AFL players set to be charged over Sorrento brawl that left man with permanent eye damage

AFL players Steven May and Dion Prestia are expected to be charged over a late-night Boxing Day fracas in Sorrento that left two men in hospital.

Sport

5 h. ago Freo faithful fume over Friday night flop. So, how can the Dockers rebound?

The futures of the coach and senior officials are being questioned, so too if this playing group is motivated to put in the hard yards to succeed.

Politics

6 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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10 h. ago Trump praises Albanese, has ‘no idea’ who his opponent was in Australian election

The US president ducked a question on whether he was partly responsible for the Coalition’s electoral rout in Australia on Saturday night.

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12 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street keeps streak alive; Westpac profits dip

The Australian sharemarket is poised for a bright start to the session after Wall Street extended its winning streak on Friday.

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15 h. ago ASX set to rise, Wall Street keeps streak alive; Westpac results ahead

The Australian sharemarket is poised for a bright start to the session after Wall Street extended its winning streak on Friday.

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15 h. ago On election night, we finally saw Dutton’s armour crack. It was too little, too late

Despite describing himself as pragmatic, the former opposition leader allowed himself to return too often to an ideological bunker.

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24 h. ago ‘The fear was in me’: Wife of Audrey Griffin’s killer recounts night of terror

For more than a year, Michelle Torrens had been living in fear of her violent estranged husband, half-expecting him to appear at any moment.

Events

27 h. ago ‘Unwatchable drivel’: ABC panellist blasts Aunty’s ‘shallow’ election coverage

It’s not customary to insult the hospitality of one’s host but, hey, this is politics. Meanwhile, Premier Jacinta Allan made a surprise election night appearance.

Politics

28 h. ago Red alert for Suaalii: Why Wallabies must work to prevent another Reece Walsh moment

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii has been in outstanding form for NSW, but a perilous tackle in Canberra on Saturday night will also have Joe Schmidt nervous for the Lions series.

Politics

28 h. ago On Saturday night, the Liberal Party looked like a train wreck

The Liberal Party knows how to win elections. It just needs to do the work.

Society

28 h. ago ‘Unwatchable drivel’: ABC election panellist slams coverage he was a part of

Former political strategist Tony Barry, who graced the ABC’s election panel on Saturday night, described the coverage as “shallow” and “beyond woeful”.

Politics

30 h. ago Did Bont take the bait? Smith trades barbs with former skipper after Ballarat dig

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

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32 h. ago Pundits, predictions and punchlines; the best of election night TV

I watched the election coverage on every single channel – so you didn’t have to.

Politics

34 h. ago Bontempelli bites back at Smith after crack at former club as Cats hang on in MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

35 h. ago They called it the comeback trail. Instead, Melbourne became a political graveyard for the Liberals

The heartland turned hostile, the comeback became a collapse — and by night’s end, Melbourne had all but extinguished the Liberal flame in a shift no poll predicted.

Politics

43 h. ago Smith takes a swipe at the Bulldogs as Cats and Pies play out an MCG thriller

On an election night of drama, the Magpies and Cats featured in an epic contest at the MCG, with Bailey Smith even having a crack at his former club – the Western Bulldogs – after the final siren.

Politics

45 h. ago Albanese takes centre stage, finds his footing and claims victory

Albanese didn’t fall off the stage this time. In celebrating the start of his second term as Australian prime minister on Saturday night, he practically levitated.

Politics