5 h. ago Rivals still sniffing to see if price is right for Petracca, Oliver trades

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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5 h. ago Opposition clubs think Petracca and Oliver are gettable. What would the Dees get back?

A winless start to the season has kept Melbourne’s off-season dramas running. Even speculation about the future of their two star midfielders won’t quit. But the question now is whether there’s a market for the duo and their bulky contracts.

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16 h. ago ‘Simply not true’: Indonesia rejects reports of Russian military base

Australia’s northern neighbour has reassured the federal government that Russia will not be allowed to base long-range aircraft 1400 kilometres from Darwin.

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17 h. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

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18 h. ago Russia pushing to base military aircraft on Australia's doorstep: report

The Australian government is seeking "clarification" following reports Russia has lodged a request to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says.

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18 h. ago Dutton and son: Why Harry’s housing issues became the talk of the campaign

Peter and Harry Dutton are campaigning together on housing policy, but the opposition leader wasn’t ready for the most obvious question of all.

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20 h. ago ‘Deeply troubling’: PM, Dutton respond as Putin moves to use Indonesian air force base

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1400 kilometres from Darwin.

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20 h. ago Defence minister responds to reports Russia wants to base aircraft in Indonesia

Richard Marles said Australia is engaging with Indonesian officials on a "senior level" after reports Russia has lodged a request to base long-range aircraft there.

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22 h. ago Vladimir Putin seeks access to Indonesian air force base: reports

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1300 kilometres from Darwin.

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22 h. ago ‘Deeply concerning’: Vladimir Putin seeks access to Indonesian air force base

Australian officials are investigating reports that Russia is seeking to base several long-range aircraft in Indonesia, just 1300 kilometres from Darwin.

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24 h. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Dutton’s son joins him on campaign trail again amid housing deposit questions; PM sets sights on third term

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton continue campaigning ahead of the federal election on May 3. Follow live. 

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25 h. ago Dead woman identified, husband in custody after suspicious house fire

A 45-year-old man is being questioned by police after his wife’s body was found at the scene of a suspicious house fire west of Brisbane on Tuesday.

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41 h. ago PM brushes off Plibersek question as MPs jostle for seat at cabinet table

Plibersek has made fun of her awkward greeting with the prime minister at Labor’s campaign launch on Sunday, saying she “should’ve done an elbow bump” instead.

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43 h. ago Dutton, Albanese duck questions about policies that could ‘fuel the housing price fire’

Peter Dutton’s son told the media he was saving madly for a deposit. New figures suggest Labor and Liberal housing policies could make the task even harder.

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54 h. ago Can chocolate ever be healthy? A dietitian breaks it down (plus her five top picks)

Whether you prefer milk, dark or white chocolate, the question is whether any of them can be considered a “health food”.

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68 h. ago Albanese’s election pledge: Australians to get $1000 tax write

The prime minister said the “no questions asked” deduction would “take away the hassle of tracking your expenses, especially if you work from home”.

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3 d. ago Key questions drag on ankle bracelet trial for teens accused of serious crimes

Victoria’s trial for putting monitoring devices on underage offenders is due to start this month, but where the teens will be sent is among the unanswered questions.

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3 d. ago Why the worst day of the week is the best day to work from home

Amid the furore over the future of flexible work arrangements, people are missing the most crucial question: what is the best day to work from home?

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3 d. ago 'It is not an ode to Trump': Jacinta Price on public service job cuts

Senator Jacinta Price responds to a question about the 'department of government efficiency' which looks at the amount spent on public service jobs.

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3 d. ago Dutton deflects after being asked about Jacinta Price's comment

Opposition leader Peter Dutton deflects a question about Jacinta's Price's remarks on 'making Australia great again' at a presser in Perth.

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