54 m. 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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2 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 h. ago Father bidding on behalf of young couple wins $1.26m retro two

The villa unit, which had a reserve price of $935,000, boasted 1960s vibes, hardwood floors and a sought-after location near the foreshore.

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5 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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7 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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11 h. ago The truth in the booths: The results that reveal the swings behind Labor’s big win

In almost every demographic and ethnic group, Peter Dutton lost voters. He had lost his own seat before polling even started on Saturday.

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21 h. ago ‘Never more powerful than he is now’: Albanese faces tough calls on his new frontbench

Labor figures played down the prospect of sweeping changes to federal cabinet, but they expect more than a dozen new MPs to change the factional structure that decides the ministry.

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21 h. ago South Australia at epicentre of Liberal party's election disaster

Labor conquered Adelaide by claiming every single metropolitan seat including one it hadn't held for more than half a century.

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21 h. ago No love for nuclear or Dutton as Liberals’ last suburban seats go red

The Liberal Party’s eastern suburban heartland is gone in Melbourne, after voters rejected former leader Peter Dutton and unpopular policies such as nuclear power.

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22 h. ago Labor boosts Senate seats, but will still need crossbench to pass laws

Labor could have a clearer path to pass its agenda through the Senate after a nationwide swing to the party, but will still need to work with crossbenchers.

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22 h. ago Late Coalition ad splurge ineffectual; Clive’s millions count for nothing

Labor focused on video advertising on television and via streaming platforms and YouTube consistently over the five-week campaign.

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23 h. ago NSW Liberals vow to stick to ‘sensible centre’ as Labor celebrates crushing victory

As his party sifted through the rubble of Saturday’s devastating defeat, NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman issued a rallying cry to appeal to women and multicultural voters and end “wild fluctuations” in energy policy. 

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23 h. ago Federal election results 2025 as it happened: Albanese says he feels for Dutton as Ali France hails win ‘that took my breath away’

Follow our live coverage of the aftermath of Labor’s landslide victory at the federal election.

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23 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.

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24 h. ago Here’s everything Albanese and Labor promised you – and when you can expect it

Here’s everything we know about the major policies unveiled by Anthony Albanese and Labor – and what you can expect from them in government.

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26 h. ago Late Coalition ad splurge ineffectual while Clive’s millions counts for nothing

Millions across the country took a seat and tuned in to see the numbers flow and the graphs come to life.

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26 h. ago ‘You’re going to make a great MP’: Dutton’s call to Labor victor Ali France

As it became clear to France that she was about to pull off what was once thought impossible – vanquishing a sitting opposition leader – her thoughts were never far from son Henry.

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