91 m. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Albanese eyes three terms as polls set to open across Australia; Coalition campaigns to bitter end

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

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3 h. ago Schoolkids won’t give up their bus seats. I’m not standing for it

Yes, things have changed, writes our Modern Guru: blame spineless modern parenting.

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3 h. ago All the major polls are in – and they’re all giving Labor the edge

The major polls also highlight the weakness in primary vote support for the major parties, raising the prospect of surprise victories for independents.

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3 h. ago All the major polls are in – and they’re giving Labor the edge

The major polls also highlight the weakness in primary vote support for the major parties, raising the prospect of surprise victories for independents.

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15 h. ago Wong weaponises Liberal ‘Chinese spies’ gaff in battle for vote

Concerns about the risk of Chinese government influence have bedevilled all sides in this election as parties via for the key voter group.

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15 h. ago Wong weaponises Liberal ‘Chinese spies’ gaffe in battle for vote

Concerns about the risk of Chinese government influence have bedevilled all sides in this election as parties vie for the key voter group.

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16 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Where to vote in Goldstein (and where the sausages are); Meet the parents

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

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16 h. ago Highway reopened after hundreds of cars damaged in scrap metal spill

The debris spilt just after 5am along the M1 Pacific Motorway, sparking traffic chaos and forcing all southbound lanes to be closed.

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18 h. ago Zahid Safi getting grilled by a voter about his Masters degree

At a polling booth in the electorate of Bruce, a voter grills Liberal candidate Zahid Safi about the validity of his claim to have a Masters degree.

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18 h. ago Health Workers Union put into administration as secretary Diana Asmar stands down

A deal was struck to avoid a protracted court battle as the Fair Work Commission takes civil action against Asmar for a multimillion-dollar “ghost printing” arrangement.

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18 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Zoe Daniel gets endorsement from everyone’s favourite neighbour; Malcolm Fraser’s granddaughter backs independent Alex Dyson in Wannon

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

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22 h. ago Kellie Finlayson shares video following latest cancer procedure

Kellie Finlayson, wife of AFL star Jeremy Finlayson, shares a video following her latest procedure amid bowel cancer battle.

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25 h. ago Tyres shredded, kilometres of M1 closed after truck spills metal debris

The debris spilt just after 5am, sparking traffic chaos and forcing all southbound lanes to be closed.

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27 h. ago Dutton resorts to red meat, but the Liberal base won’t decide this election

The Coalition has waited too long to replace the problems of the past with a vision for the future. Labor’s on track to take full advantage.

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34 h. ago AFL round eight LIVE: Bomber down with sickening injury in tight Dons

Harrison Jones has gone down right before the three-quarter-time siren with what looks like a horror ankle injury as North and Essendon battle at Marvel Stadium.

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36 h. ago Welcome to Country is not an election issue, so why are we talking about it? I think I know

If this Welcome to Country furore has shifted your vote, perhaps it’s time to come clean on your motivations.

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37 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Malcolm Fraser’s granddaughter backs independent Alex Dyson in Wannon; Liberals win court battle over pre

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party receiving a decision on its proliferation of signs at a Kew pre-polling centre.

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38 h. ago Zoe Daniel and Tim Wilson on the cost of living in Goldstein

Independent MP, Zoe Daniel and Liberal candidate, Tim Wilson on the cost of living in Goldstein.

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40 h. ago The result may be a sure thing, but Singapore’s election will still be a spicy one

Something may be shifting in semi-authoritarian Singapore, as the island nation prepares for its own election this weekend.

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40 h. ago Victoria’s hot seats LIVE updates: Liberals win court battle over pre

Pre-poll antics in Kooyong have just ratcheted up another notch, with the Liberal Party now threatening to take Boroondara council to court.

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