6 h. ago Unions celebrate Albanese victory, vow to continue fight in Brisbane Labour Day march

Trade unionists, buoyed by the events of Saturday night, took to the streets of Brisbane in their thousands on Monday to celebrate Labour Day, less than 48 hours after the Albanese government’s stunning election win.

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16 h. ago This thumping election result shows how Australians do not like division

Anthony Albanese’s landslide victory and the self-destruction of the Liberal Party is a political watershed.

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26 h. ago World leaders congratulate Albanese following landslide election victory

The White House has described Australia as a valued friend of the US as world leaders congratulate re-elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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35 h. ago First it was Canada. Then Cyclone Donald crashed through Australia’s election

Albanese’s victory will be interpreted around the world as a repudiation of Trumpism and the latest sign of a revival of social democratic politics. 

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45 h. ago Albanese takes centre stage, finds his footing and claims victory

Albanese didn’t fall off the stage this time. In celebrating the start of his second term as Australian prime minister on Saturday night, he practically levitated.

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45 h. ago ‘You have my heart’: Anthony Albanese’s heartfelt message to fiancee Jodie Haydon

Anthony Albanese has used his victory speech to deliver a heartfelt message to Jodie Haydon. This will only add speculation over his impending nuptials.

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47 h. ago Federal election results 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese to deliver victory speech; Dutton concedes after being projected to lose his own seat; Coalition cannot form government

Follow along as Australia decides who will lead the country for the next three years.

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47 h. ago Dutton left his seat to campaign for the country, only to lose both

Peter Dutton was criticised for his absence from Dickson, during Cyclone Alfred and most of the campaign. He returned during an ominous Labour Day long weekend.

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48 h. ago Albanese leads Labor to historic victory as Dutton on brink of losing seat

A powerful swing to Labor in more than a dozen seats put it in position to increase its majority in parliament.

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6 d. ago 25 things to do in Brisbane over the Labour Day long weekend

From football and festivals to shows and movies, there is plenty going on over the three-day break.

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