Labor struggles to turn election tide under new premier
A new premier has been unable to lift support for Victorian Labor or his personal standing, with a poll showing voters are fretting about state debt.
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Fresh ‘adult time’ pledge in youth crime crackdown
Adult time for adult crime has been pledged by the NSW opposition in a move that mimics a slogan taken to electoral victory by its Queensland counterparts.
‘Out of her league’: PM defends mum after Hanson attack
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been called on to apologise after "appalling" comments made about Anthony Albanese's late mother resurfaced.
Voters may ‘forgive’ state One Nation leader’s past
A One Nation leader's admissions of past mistakes have raised character questions but an election analyst believes many anti-establishment voters won't care.
One Nation state leader admits drug use ‘mistakes’
One Nation's Victorian leader has denied being a drug addict and insists he still has the support of Pauline Hanson despite his previous substance use.
Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state
The anti-immigration Alternative for Germany party has fallen short of an overall majority in a state election but has delivered a drubbing to the status quo.
‘Should know better’: Hanson accuses PM of incitement
Pauline Hanson has warned the prime minister's attacks on One Nation could incite violence against her, as the minor party rises in the polls.
Premier will heed voters after One Nation breakthrough
Labor has conceded after One Nation won a previously safe Labor seat in a WA by-election that could have ramifications across the country.
One Nation holds narrow lead over Labor in by-election
One Nation's meteoric rise in popularity is being put to the test with voters at the polls in an outer-suburban by-election.
Hanson tells star candidate to stop speaking Japanese
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has announced the party's leading candidates for an upcoming state election, but one debutant strayed from the script.
One Nation tipped to win by-election in safe Labor seat
Voters in an outer-suburban electorate say they've had enough of Labor, with One Nation tipped to win a state by-election as the party's national support grows.
Off the rails: premier deflects as secret tax scrapped
A newly minted premier has washed his hands of involvement in a secret levy on public transport tickets and is pledging to dump it.
Cheaper rail loop but project still dogged by critics
A city-shaping rail project has been pared back as a new state premier eyes savings to burnish his party's re-election credentials.
Labor putting bite on rivals with free dental pitch
Seeking a historic fourth term, a state Labor government is trying to woo voters with an Australian-first plan offering free dental care.
Zelenskiy’s office probed as ex-minister demands vote
A graft investigation is targeting staff in the office of Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who faces calls from his ousted defence minister for wartime elections.
Six dead as Ukraine launches massive aerial attack
A large-scale Ukrainian attack has struck industrial infrastructure in Russia's southwestern Samara region.
Farage fights off Binface challenge to regain UK seat
Nigel Farage has beaten comic candidate Count Binface, retaining a seat in UK parliament he quit to trigger a by-election that's been dismissed as a stunt.
‘Hanson not welcome’: students skip class for protests
Thousands of students have taken to the streets nationwide, ditching school to voice opposition to Pauline Hanson as plans are hatched for a second strike.
Female politicians facing ‘deadly trajectory’ of abuse
From "nudification" technology to deepfake videos, AI is scaling up the online abuse against female politicians in an attempt to silence women in power.
Judges on notice as Hanson slams ‘arrogant’ Liberals
One Nation leaders have blasted judges and Liberals turning up their nose at possibly forming Australia's first minority government with the populist party.
Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates
One Nation has lifted the lid on its first batch of Victorian election candidates, with Pauline Hanson barring some major media outlets from the big reveal.
Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe
Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.
Door ajar for rail loop rethink as premier finds feet
Australia's newest premier has revisited his past life and refused to rule out reviewing a signature transport project on his first full day in top job.
Royal commission as new Labor premier changes course
Newly-minted Victorian Premier Ben Carroll has vowed to tread a different path to his predecessors, promising a royal commission into the building sector.
Labor showdown looms as premier refuses to quit
A Labor premier is not backing away from a leadership showdown with her deputy, refusing to stand aside after being told she has lost the backing of most MPs.
PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate
Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.
Voters reject Hanson’s ‘monoculture’ with poll slump
Support for Pauline Hanson has fallen as rival parties say voters are starting to wake up to the reality of One Nation policies.
Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years
President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.
Burnham says he’ll push for voting reform in the UK
The UK MP now widely regarded as prime-minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, says he wants voting reform to be part of Labour's policy agenda.
Emotional Starmer quits as Burnham favoured to be UK PM
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he will resign, forced out by his own party, as Labour MPs consider replacing him with former mayor Andy Burnham.
Colombian right-wing candidate wins presidential poll
The Donald Trump endorsed right-wing candidate in Colombia's presidential race has scored a narrow victory over his leftist rival.