1 hour ago The Allan key: Has the state government unlocked fortress Victoria for the Libs?

Victoria has long been Labor’s progressive citadel, an electoral stronghold across state and federal politics. But the red wall may be crumbling.

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2 h. ago Trump and Musk are destroying the world, but there’s a way we can counter this

Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, has stripped all support for the world’s poorest. The irony would be comical were it not so grotesque.

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2 h. ago I’ve got a rocket for these space cadets and their pantomime of feminism

The whole exercise was emblazoned with such drippy femininity that all womankind was implicated. It was a test of the implicit feminist pact to Support Women. I suspect I failed it.

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13 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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15 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: 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.

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16 h. 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

22 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

25 h. ago You’ve got lots of cash, Cam, but where’s your golf game gone?

Yes, yes he may have millions in the bank but where was the Queenslander when the whips were cracking at Augusta?

Sport

26 h. ago Hooray for better housing policy – but don’t forget about retirees

For all the debate about young buyers and tax incentives, we need to make sure older Australians are part of the conversation too.

Events

32 h. ago Unions demand new wage theft tribunal as Labor vows to stop penalty rate changes

In a striking clash with Labor’s agenda, the Coalition will promise to slash taxes for small businesses.

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35 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.

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41 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.

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59 h. ago ‘Taking advantage’: Loophole uncovered in incentive scheme offering cash payments to Qld police recruits

A multimillion-dollar incentive designed to boost frontline police numbers was rolled out with a major loophole, enabling new recruits to accept cash payments and then leave within months.

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61 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; McKenzie apologises over China, Russia comments

The leaders are back on the campaign trail after facing off at a second debate last night.

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62 h. 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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62 h. 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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63 h. ago Brisbane band to support Oasis on UK legends’ Australian tour

Brisbane’s Ball Park Music have been selected as the coveted support act for the Australian leg of Oasis’ reunion tour.

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63 h. ago Itching to get out of town? This cosy waterside restaurant is your new weekend destination

Chillis Cottage in Davistown is an excellent spot to enjoy oysters, cinnamon scrolls, breakfast omelettes and gelato sundaes.

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63 h. ago Here’s how first home buyer couples would fare under Labor and the Coalition

How would their housing policies affect a high-income couple in Sydney, a median-income couple in Melbourne, and a low-income couple in Brisbane?

Economics

64 h. ago ‘Grandparents are afraid to say no’: Navigating the politics of caring

With more seniors working longer and families scattered to the winds, battle-lines are drawn between parents in need of support and grandparents unable to – or uninterested in – caring for their grandchildren.

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