4 h. ago We don’t yet know who will win the election, but who won the campaign is clear

Voters thought Dutton and the Coalition were the best choice to lead the country as recently as February, but everything changed when the election was called.

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3 d. ago Dutton backs himself to win the election – but the bookies don’t

With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats, a figure that would secure majority government and a second term for Anthony Albanese.

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3 d. ago Dutton’s belief he can win election at odds with bookies’ predictions

With a week to go to the election, bookies and punters have Labor the favourite in 77 seats, a figure that would secure majority government and a second term for Anthony Albanese.

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1 week ago Great Barrier Reef bleaching turns up heat in key Coalition seat

The second coral bleaching event in as many years is a major threat to the reef, and a wildcard for the major parties battling to win the Leichardt electorate.

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1 week 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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1 week ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: 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 overnight.

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1 week ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Treasurer claims second debate a ‘decisive win’ for PM; Labor slams Dutton’s comments on Russia

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

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1 week ago ‘I was wrong’: Coalition frontbencher apologises for saying Russia and China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as PM.

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1 week ago Coalition frontbencher says Russia, China want Labor to win election

After the Coalition called on Jakarta to curtail its defence ties with Moscow, one frontbencher claimed Russia and China didn’t want Peter Dutton as prime minister.

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2 w. ago Home truths: Housing policies are for show, but one side at least gets the problem

The major parties can’t hope to win the election without having promises that seem to help would-be home owners. Pity they aren’t more sincere about it.

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2 w. ago Trump fears fuel money surge to Albanese as Dutton taps Melbourne elite

Wealthy donors sensing a Labor win are tipping big money into Anthony Albanese’s re-election campaign.

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4 w. ago The five key battlegrounds where Albanese or Dutton will win the election

This election is not just a battle between Labor and the Coalition for bellwether seats. Instead, the campaign will be fought on several fronts.

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