4 h. ago From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their final debate verdicts

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a dozen eggs.

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4 h. ago From Trump’s phone number to the price of eggs, our experts give their verdicts on the final debate

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the odd claim that Donald Trump does not have a mobile phone, but he was much closer to guessing the price of a dozen eggs.

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4 h. ago As it happened: Albanese and Dutton face off in final leaders’ debate

Follow live as we bring you all the news of the election campaign.

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4 h. ago Welcome to Country at sports games ‘divides the country’, says Dutton

His comments represent a hardening of the Coalition’s position after the opposition earlier this year pledged to wind back federal spending on Welcome ceremonies.

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6 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese and Dutton face off in final leaders’ debate

Follow live as we bring you all the news of the election campaign.

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6 h. ago Lord mayor lashes electoral watchdog over lack of early voting centres

Despite a steep rise in early voting, there are no pre-polling booths in Melbourne’s CBD.

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6 h. ago I’m an election lover, but in Australia, they just come along too often

Australia is one of only six democracies in the world with three-year parliamentary terms. It’s time for a change.

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14 h. ago Commuters subsidising tax breaks for wealthy Kooyong EV drivers: McKenzie

Coalition transport spokeswoman Bridget McKenzie has left the door open to a road user charge, saying those can afford to buy an EV should pay their way.

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14 h. ago Trump takes swipe at Putin after meeting Zelensky at funeral

The US President mulled imposing sanctions on Russia in a post on social media, as Vladimir Putin claimed a key victory in the war with Ukraine.

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18 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: PM to spruik $204m around

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20 h. ago When brilliance is not enough: What it takes for an outsider to become one of the political greats

Mark Carney is leaning heavily on his outsider status in his appeal to Canadian voters, but it may not be an advantage in the long run.

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21 h. ago A tale of two porkies: Why cash splashes won’t save politicians this time around

Pork-barrel is too kind a word to describe the avalanche of promises being offered to seduce voters this election campaign.

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21 h. ago Nazis are quietly forming a political party to try to get around the law

The neo-Nazis who disrupted Anzac Day want to form a political party, as part of a plan to exploit legal loopholes and take on the next federal election.

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21 h. ago Gen Zs, Millennials, Boomers. Is it all just silly talk? Not at this election

Baby Boomers and their elders are outnumbered by Millennials and Gen Zs at this election. What does the shift mean for politics? And who invented “generations” anyway?

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21 h. ago Escape to nature without leaving the house with these interior accessories

Biophilic design is enjoying a moment in the sun. Bring the outside in with botanical motifs, floral prints and leafy green additions.

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21 h. ago Wests Tigers boss takes holiday in US as Galvin crisis engulfs club

Since Lachie Galvin rejected Wests Tigers’ $5.5 million, six-year extension, the club has lurched from one crisis to another. Chief executive Shane Richardson has taken a two-week vacation.

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21 h. ago Brave faces, big smiles, long hours: Who’d be a campaign wife?

Both relationships began in ordinary ways - a drink at the pub - but both Jodie Haydon, Albanese’s fiancee, and Kirilly Dutton have signed up for lives under extraordinary pressure.

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21 h. ago Dutton eyes better budget but will require cuts in homes and power

Whoever wins on Saturday faces budget deficits as far as they eye can see. Peter Dutton faces tough choices to meet his promises and cut spending.

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27 h. ago PM starts final campaign week pledging free hotline for after

Anthony Albanese is pledging to expand telehealth services through the creation of a new Medicare hotline, ramming home what Labor sees as its greatest policy strength.

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28 h. ago AFL 2025 LIVE updates: Dogs take telling lead in rivalry clash with Giants; Ross Lyon’s tough love for Saints

The Giants and Bulldogs are renewing their rivalry in Canberra, follow along to see who wins. The Power and Lions have wins earlier in the day.

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