2 h. ago The selection loophole that could help James O’Connor stage an incredible Wallabies comeback

The 64-Test veteran continued his impressive season by nailing a match-winning kick for the Crusaders, and adding to calls for him to meet the Lions.

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2 h. ago Albanese used captain’s call to avoid messy brawl over gambling ads

This was the fourth time the prime minister had blocked controversial policies to avoid rocking the boat as he prepared for the campaign.

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15 h. ago The top reasons voters are hesitant on Albanese or Dutton – and it’s worse in marginal seats

An exclusive survey for this masthead reveals the top concerns voters have as the May 3 election approaches.

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18 h. ago Albanese says Dutton’s injecting machismo into election campaign

Before attending an Easter Mass service in Sydney, Albanese recorded an episode of the popular British podcast The Rest is Politics.

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18 h. ago Albanese says Dutton injecting machismo into election campaign

Before attending an Easter Mass in Sydney, Anthony Albanese recorded an episode of popular British podcast The Rest is Politics.

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18 h. ago Albanese’s security detail caught up as man arrested outside Nine HQ

A man in his 20s was detained by officers soon before the prime minister was due to arrive at the television studios to appear on the NRL Sunday Footy Show.

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19 h. ago Albanese’s security detail caught up as man arrested outside Channel Nine HQ

A man in his 20s was detained by officers soon before the prime minister was due to arrive at the television studios to appear on the NRL Sunday Footy Show.

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27 h. ago Taurus: Make an effort to meet people and step outside your comfort zone

Free weekly forecast in life, love and career from renowned astrologer, Hedy Damari.

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38 h. ago Mediscare 2.0: Labor spreads false claims about cuts to urgent care clinics

Labor has claimed the Coalition will shutter all existing Medicare urgent care clinics, despite an explicit vow from the Coalition that it will not do so.

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39 h. ago Australia will advocate for man 'charged by Russia with fighting for Ukraine'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia would continue to advocate for Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins, who was reportedly charged with fighting in defence of Ukraine.

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41 h. ago Would Peter Dutton cut free TAFE? Does Tanya Plibersek have a place in Anthony Albanese’s cabinet? We reality check

It was a drama-filled week muddied with word salads and a truly criminal number of statistics being lobbed at punters. Here’s the truth behind the press conferences and debates.

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63 h. ago The slip cost the Wallabies victory. But it may help Kurtley Beale meet the Lions again

Many thought an Achilles tendon rupture last year would end the career of the Wallabies star. But Beale is on the comeback trail.

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3 d. ago The great fashion debate: Albanese and Dutton’s style campaign

Big tie energy and BBQ accessories are the battleground for our political leaders’ fashion credentials.

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3 d. ago Why little lies are more of a big problem for Dutton than Albanese

We all know politicians gild the lily, but little lies come with a big cost in the throes of a tight election campaign.

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3 d. ago Chalmers splits hairs on negative gearing to back up Albanese’s claim

The treasurer insisted he had asked for analysis, not modelling, which Peter Dutton used to claim Labor had a secret plan to change negative gearing rules.

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3 d. ago Chalmers splits hairs on negative gearing to back up Albanese

The treasurer insisted he had asked for analysis, not modelling, which Peter Dutton used to claim Labor had a secret plan to change negative gearing rules.

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3 d. ago Where Albanese and Dutton stand on the eight key issues in this election

New tax and housing policies are latecomers to the campaign agenda that will dominate debate. Medicare and a nuclear energy fight are also in the conversation.

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4 d. ago As Albanese and Dutton fought it out, these were the questions they couldn’t answer

Are we seeing the impact of climate change? What will you cut? The leaders skirted around many questions, or ignored them altogether, in the second debate.

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4 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton, Albanese hold second leaders debate; Russian plans to house aircraft in Indonesia ‘not true’ says Marles

Follow our live coverage of the 2025 federal election campaign, with 17 days to go until polling day.

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4 d. ago Albanese or Dutton? Our experts deliver their leaders’ debate verdicts

For most of our panellists, the debate was a close-run thing as leaders ducked and weaved under tough questioning.

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