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.
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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.
Early US election voting begins in some states
Early voting has begun in some states for the US presidential election, six weeks ahead of the November 5 election day.
LNP leads Labor by 10 points before Qld election: poll
A Newspoll survey suggests Liberal National Party leader David Crisafulli is on track to end Labor's nine-year grip on power in Queensland.
Harris slams Trump’s promise of mass deportations
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris has criticised Donald Trump's promise to deport millions of people who are in the United States illegally.
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Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media
Evidence has been uncovered to show a disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media is being operated from inside Russia.
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PM’s early election warning labelled an ’empty threat’
The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.
Free fares a Greens public transport policy ‘fantasy’
The Queensland Greens have promised more frequent public transport services and free fares if they are elected but a transport union says that's a pipe dream.
Trump assassination attempt suspect faces gun crimes
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump says it is the president and vice president's rhetoric about him is "causing me to be shot at".
Trump criticises Harris in California press conference
Donald Trump has criticised Vice President Kamala Harris' record in California as he addressed reporters near Los Angeles.
Trump says he will end all taxes on overtime if elected
In a pitch to low-income workers in the US, Donald Trump says he'll cut all taxes on overtime, if he is re-elected president in November.
US election officials query postal ballot delivery plan
Preliminary estimates suggest 57.5 million US television viewers watched a presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.
Whistleblower set to oversee DNA lab reform under LNP
A whistleblower who exposed a state-run forensic lab's problems that led to back to back inquiries will oversee reforms if the Queensland opposition is elected.
US election officials decry Trump’s threat to jail them
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has threatened to jail "corrupt" election officials if he is returned to the Oval Office.
Harris, Trump tied ahead of presidential debate: poll
A survey suggests little difference between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in terms of support ahead of their US presidential debate.
Trump talks tariffs to rev up supporters in Wisconsin
Donald Trump has told supporters in Wisconsin that he would purge the US government, including public health and intelligence agencies, of corrupt actors.
Trump hush money sentencing delayed until after vote
Republican candidate Donald Trump will not be sentenced for his hush money conviction until after the November 5 presidential election.
Putin teases he backs Harris and her ‘infectious’ laugh
A day after two Russian media executives faced election tampering charges, Russian President Vladimir Putin has teased he will back Kamala Harris for president.
‘I did it my way’: Bill Shorten to retire from politics
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.
Far-right win in Germany piles new pressure on Scholz
German leader Olaf Scholz and his government are under further strain after the far-right AfD's historic showing in two state elections.
‘Disillusioned’: Muslim group warning ahead of election
A grassroots political movement is aiming to swing votes away from the government at the federal election over its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Harris calls Trump cemetery visit disrespectful stunt
Kamala Harris has condemned rival Donald Trump for disrespecting the sacred ground of Arlington National Cemetery by using footage in his political campaign.
Kamala Harris sits for first interview since nomination
In her first interview since becoming the Democratic nominee for president, Kamala Harris sought to give Americans a sense of her policy positions.
Labor to examine NT fallout ahead of federal poll: PM
Anthony Albanese says the federal government will examine the implications of NT Labor's loss in the territory election, ahead of next year's national vote.
Lib’s return to office brings familiar promises for NT
Labor's red sea across the Australian mainland is over after Lia Finnochiaro and the Country Liberals' thumping victory in the Northern Territory.
RFK Jr joins Trump at rally after dropping out of race
Independent US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his campaign and has endorsed Republican Donald Trump.
Country Liberals hand Labor crushing defeat in NT poll
Labor has been bundled out of office in the NT after a massive election swing, with the incoming leader heralding "a new day and a new chapter".