67 m. ago Crossbench MPs in talks with Labor, Coalition over Speaker’s job

In a hung parliament, giving the Speaker’s job to an independent MP would give a major party back a precious vote.

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7 h. ago Rivals still sniffing to see if price is right for Petracca, Oliver trades

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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7 h. ago Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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20 h. ago Dutton and son: Why Harry’s housing issues became the talk of the campaign

Peter and Harry Dutton are campaigning together on housing policy, but the opposition leader wasn’t ready for the most obvious question of all.

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42 h. ago PM brushes off Plibersek question as MPs jostle for seat at cabinet table

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

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45 h. ago Labor cash splash to rejuvenate bike trail through Wills’ wealthiest suburbs

The $3.7m funding pledge has been welcomed by locals, but critics say there are more pressing needs elsewhere in the seat’s poorest suburbs.

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50 h. ago Plibersek laughs off awkward exchange with Albanese at Labor launch

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

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55 h. ago Can chocolate ever be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down (plus her five top picks)

Whether you prefer milk, dark or white chocolate, the question is whether any of them can be considered a “health food”.

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3 d. ago Why the worst day of the week is the best day to work from home

Amid the furore over the future of flexible work arrangements, people are missing the most crucial question: what is the best day to work from home?

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3 d. ago 'It is not an ode to Trump': Jacinta Price on public service job cuts

Senator Jacinta Price responds to a question about the 'department of government efficiency' which looks at the amount spent on public service jobs.

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3 d. ago Dutton deflects after being asked about Jacinta Price's comment

Opposition leader Peter Dutton deflects a question about Jacinta's Price's remarks on 'making Australia great again' at a presser in Perth.

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3 d. ago Jacinta Price says she wants to “make Australia great again”

Jacinta Price tells reporters that she wants to make Australia great again while speaking at a presser with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in Perth, in the seat of Tangney.

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4 d. ago Up to 150 Chinese nationals could be fighting on Russia’s side. Why?

They have been showing up on both sides of the battlefield throughout the war, begging the question: Are they brave heroes, dirty mercenaries, or deluded nationalists?

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5 d. ago ‘Bit of a shadow campaign’: The curious case of the missing environment minister

Tanya Plibersek is everywhere and nowhere this campaign, showing her own popularity within Labor and a schism with Anthony Albanese.

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5 d. ago ‘A bit of a shadow campaign’: The curious case of the missing environment minister

Tanya Plibersek is everywhere and nowhere this campaign, showing her own popularity within Labor and a schism with Anthony Albanese.

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6 d. ago ‘You shouldn’t be in survival mode’: Why this Sydney seat matters so much at this election

A booming CBD, nine universities and cultural hubs: Inside the Sydney seat that everyone is watching.

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6 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: ASX lifts 5.9 per cent after Trump pauses most tariffs, but escalates trade war with China; Dutton ignores question on embattled candidate

Keep up to date on the 2025 federal election campaign with our rolling live blog coverage.

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6 d. ago The subtle change suggesting “controlled” Walsh remains in Origin hunt

His attacking exploits have taken a back seat, but Reece Walsh is not out of form, a fellow Queensland star asserts.

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7 d. ago Australia’s submarine deal under scrutiny as global alliances shift

Britain has called into question Australia’s nuclear submarines deal with the UK and the United States, as concerns are raised on the other side of the Atlantic about the continued reliability of the US as a security partner.

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7 d. ago Goodbye Sydney, next stop Tasmania? I got to ask John Longmire the question we’re all thinking

Will one of the greatest brains in Australian rules football really step away from coaching for good?

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