Premier touts nuclear plebiscite as PM joins campaign
Queenslanders could vote twice at the next federal election with nuclear in the mix, after Premier Steven Miles vowed to hold a plebiscite if re-elected.
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Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off
A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.
Tuck shop investment: Labor promises free school lunch
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.
Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor
Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor says she is in "excellent health" and "possesses the physical and mental resiliency" to serve as president.
Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters
Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.
Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump
The New York Times reports Donald Trump's campaign has been in contact with the White House chief of staff asking for military assets to protect him.
AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election
An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.
Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response
Kamala Harris has slammed Donald Trump with playing politics with the US hurricane response after President Joe Biden told him to "get a life" over his attacks.
Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback
Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.
Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State
His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.
Japan’s new PM calls a snap election
New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an October 27 snap election.
Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat
Governments should stem the decline in emergency service volunteers as climate change threatens more and increasingly severe natural disasters, a report says.
Republican House Speaker refuses to say Trump lost 2020
Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to be drawn on whether he believes former president Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.
Firefighters host Harris but douse hopes of endorsement
A key union has declined to back Vice-President Kamala Harris as she battles with Donald Trump for working-class voters who could tip the scales in November.
Republican Trump antagonist campaigns alongside Harris
Kamala Harris has teamed up with a Republican antagonist of Donald Trump to denounce the former president as a threat to democracy.
No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight
A teenager accused of a woman's stabbing murder has been granted a judge-only trial after youth crime emerged as a key Queensland election issue.
Opposition election pledge dismissed as ‘weasel words’
Queensland's premier has dismissed as "weasel words" the opposition leader's pledge to stand down if crime numbers don't decline in his first term of office.
Harris woos Republican votes with Liz Cheney event
Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump's fiercest Republican critics will campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris at an event aimed at reaching out to moderate voters.
LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn’t drop
David Crisafulli has indicated he will step down as premier if elected at the Queensland election should crime numbers not fall under a LNP government.
Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government
A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.
LNP’s blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset
Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.
Harris visits US-Mexico border, slams Trump’s lies
At the US-Mexico border, Kamala Harris has accused Donald Trump of "fanning the flames of fear and division" over the impact of immigrants on American life.
No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy
Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.
Harris vows middle class help, Trump to rally in Butler
US Vice President Kamala Harris says she is committed to working with the private sector and entrepreneurs to help grow the middle class.
Tump vows to take jobs and factories from allies, China
Donald Trump has promised a "manufacturing renaissance" as the centrepiece of his economic plan.
Youth crims’ full history consideration in poll pledge
Courts will have the power to consider a young offender's full criminal history when sentencing, under reforms being proposed by the Queensland opposition.
Zelenskiy wants Democrats to win, Trump tells rally
Former president Donald Trump claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants the Democrats to win the US election "so badly".
Trump won’t run again if he loses, ‘that will be it’
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says he won't run for office again if he doesn't win when the US goes to the polls in November.
New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom
Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.
Trump rejects Harris’ challenge to debate again
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris was keen for a debate rematch with Republican rival Donald Trump, but he refuses to take up the gauntlet.
LNP leader inspired by cane farming grandfather
Family is everything to Queensland opposition leader David Crisafulli who attributes his drive for the top job to his grandfather's work ethic as a cane farmer.