55 m. ago Battleground Victoria: Why these candidates may hold the key to the federal election result

The major parties are facing a fight for heartland seats, while challengers are ready to reverse the teal tsunami of the past election. This is where the fiercest battles will be fought.

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1 hour ago Tim Tszyu v Joey Spencer LIVE updates: IBO intercontinental super welterweight title fight

Follow all the action as Australia’s Tim Tszyu returns to the ring.

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3 h. ago The Sex Pistols return to Melbourne in a tour Johnny Rotten describes as ‘karaoke’

The band is (somewhat) back together for the first time in two decades – but what is a Sex Pistols gig like without John Lyndon, aka Johnny Rotten?

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4 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton spruiks foreign student cuts to get young Australians into homes; Albanese campaigns on $4000 home battery subsidy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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5 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor’s $4000 home battery subsidy; Liberal candidate named in settlement; ‘Dad vote’ crucial for Albanese

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are into the second week of their campaigns. Follow our rolling coverage here.

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9 h. ago From battlers to basket weavers: a guide to Australia’s voter types

A rich vocabulary has emerged to describe different voter groups in increasingly complex electorates.

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16 h. ago Roos take a leap back in huge loss to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney.

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16 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Swans steamroll disappointing Roos; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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17 h. ago Labor to subsidise home batteries up to $4000 for households

The prime minister is doubling down on his clean energy ambitions in response to criticisms of soaring power bills.

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17 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Hapless Roos struggle against undermanned Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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18 h. ago AFL LIVE Saturday 2025: Roos take the fight to Swans; Yze hints at Balta’s return; Marvel Stadium’s crowd issue explained

Confusion reigned as crowds were temporarily prevented from getting to their seats before North’s clash with Sydney

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22 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Bruce is anything but a typical Liberal

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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23 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; leaders clash on Port of Darwin Chinese ownership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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26 h. ago Cameraman left bloodied after Dutton’s football kick goes astray

The ball went straight towards cameraman Ghaith Nadir who was filming the exchange, resulting in a bloodied forehead.

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26 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Goldstein rematch heats up in first week of campaign

Join us over the next five weeks for an in-depth look at the candidates, hot-button issues, and a breakdown of the policies and campaign promises in four key electorates.

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27 h. ago Dutton accidentally leaves cameraman’s forehead bloody with footy kick

Opposition leader Peter Dutton accidentally leaves cameraman’s forehead bloody with a footy kick.

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29 h. ago Bulldogs unchanged for Fremantle clash: AFL experts’ round four tips and teams

Tom Stewart will return for Geelong on Friday night, while Melbourne welcomes back Kysaiah Pickett among four changes to their team, only one of which was forced by injury.

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31 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Trump tariff fallout lingers as PM, Dutton continue campaigns; protester crashes Treasurer’s press conference

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton launch into the second week of their campaign.

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33 h. ago ‘He’s match fit’: Albanese takes out first week of race, but many voters probably didn’t notice

The prime minister has been disciplined while Dutton’s supporters are looking for him to improve.

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34 h. ago ‘To be Maori is to be political’: Marlon Williams returns to his ancestral tongue

The singer-songwriter’s new album wasn’t intended to be political, but it arrives at a tense moment for Aotearoa politics.

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