76 m. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

1 hour ago ‘Diabolically bad’: When parents’ school WhatsApp groups turn toxic

Gossip and bullying pile-ons are turning parents’ WhatsApp groups into a battleground, and schools are being urged to fight back.

Politics

3 h. ago The worst paid teachers in Australia are spoiling for a fight to get a better deal

The teachers’ union has raised the spectre of strike action for the first time in a decade in pursuit of a pay demand of up to 14 per cent for 52,000 Victorian government school educators.

Society

4 h. ago Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat

The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.

Politics

7 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition to offer tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

Economics

11 h. ago Dutton has spent years cultivating his image. Now he faces a dilemma

Twice a day, Peter Dutton meditates. No doubt, with the overwhelming task of overturning a first-term government, and a bruising election campaign, he’s needed it to steady him.

Politics

11 h. ago Nowhere is growing like this corner of Queensland. It’s changing the political game

On paper, Andrew Wallace has a safe seat. In reality, his Queensland electorate is overflowing with new arrivals, who now have another option at the ballot box.

Politics

11 h. ago Messiah to pariah: Dutton stopped believing in Trump, and now we know why

The US president had unsettled the election campaign from the outset. But in the past couple of weeks, the tangerine titan has become totally toxic.

Politics

11 h. ago Too close to call? Antony Green’s surprising verdict on his last federal election

ABC election guru Antony Green has analysed the past 40 federal elections. This is what he thinks.

Politics

20 h. ago Will a backlash against the premier help the Nats in this safe Labor seat?

For the Nationals, Bendigo may not seem like the most obvious place from which to run their Victorian federal election campaign. But that isn’t stopping them from throwing “the kitchen sink” at the seat.

Politics

21 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?; Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Politics

22 h. ago ‘Chilling’ video shows surgeon stomping on Monique Ryan corflute

A Melbourne surgeon has admitted tearing down the election sign before tutoring men in how to “bury the body”, outraging anti-violence campaigners and politicians.

Science

22 h. ago ‘Dribbling blood’: Council meeting involving serial pest ends in brawl

Police were called to a Snowy Monaro council meeting after the area’s serial pest – also a councillor and federal election candidate – was caught up in a brawl

Events

23 h. ago Teal independents to get an unlikely preference boost – from Clive Palmer

Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots party will put incumbent MPs last, threatening Liberal MPs in key electorates they are defending against independent challengers.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims it is kept in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the Opposition.

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Sneaky, shifty’: Coalition claims Labor is keeping it in the dark on Russia and Indonesia

The government insists it has no obligation to provide special briefings during the election period despite demands from the opposition.

Politics

27 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Coffee and chai with Casey’s social media champion; ‘Genuine local’ Julian Hill takes on Liberals over his address; Hamer addresses property controversy

Follow our in-depth coverage of key electorates with on-the-ground reporting of all the candidates moves.

Culture

28 h. ago Dreading time with family this weekend? Try these ideas for a harmonious get

For some, time with family is enriching. For others, it can be more challenging. Here are some ideas to set you up for an enjoyable day.

Politics

28 h. ago I hear you mocking the female astronauts. You’re doing dirty work for the bad guys

With all the chaos and costs being borne by women in Trump’s America, are people really upset about Katy Perry saying space made her feel “connected to love”?

Politics

29 h. ago Donald Trump’s shadow finally shifts off the federal campaign

Halfway through the campaign, the focus has moved to local issues, and there is no bigger issue affecting people across Sydney than the housing crisis.

Politics