Mayors urged to pitch for housing infrastructure cash
Queensland's opposition has guaranteed at least $1 billion will be provided for regional housing infrastructure projects if elected in October.
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Path to NT power paved with promises of more police
On the eve of the election, Territorian concerns about crime have again led the parties to make a swag of promises on policing.
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Queensland renters locked out of solar savings
In the lead-up to the Queensland state election, Solar Citizens wants the major parties to make big commitments to renewable energy.
Indonesia halts plan to revise election law amid unrest
Indonesian MPs have cancelled plans to ratify revisions to election laws after protesters rallied in front of the parliament building and clashed with police.
Plenty of pots left to stir for this retiring pollie
Labor MP Graham Perrett is retiring from politics but the firebrand Queenslander has not finished stirring the pot in parliament.
Robert Kennedy Jr to drop out of race and endorse Trump
Robert F Kennedy Jr plans to hang up his hat as an independent US presidential candidate, according to media reports.
Frothy and a polly, final leaders’ debate hits the pub
Chief Minister Eva Lawler and Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro have faced off in a final debate before the Northern Territory election.
Trump blames Harris and Biden for ‘world on fire’
Donald Trump is holding his first outdoor rally since narrowly surviving an attempted assassination last month.
Biden hails Harris as the future in emotional farewell
President Joe Biden has delivered a valedictory speech to the Democrats' convention, saying "I gave my best to you" as he passed the torch to Kamala Harris.
Harris implies Trump a ‘coward’ to Pennsylvania crowd
Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, have hit the road in Pennsylvania before their party's political convention.
Not ‘realistic’ Libs didn’t know deadline: commissioner
The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.
Joe Biden to hand political baton to Kamala Harris
President Joe Biden is set to give the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago and will highlight his administration's track record.
Trump slams Harris’ record at rambling press conference
Donald Trump has blamed Kamala Harris for the inflation that has caused the price of everyday goods to rise during President Joe Biden's term in office.
Trump reportedly used a slur against Harris in private
Former president Donald Trump has denied using a derogatory term to describe Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations.
Man who beat Xenophon makes bold poll pledge for Libs
Vincent Tarzia has reminded the political world he's the man who beat former senator Nick Xenophon, as he vows to lead the state Liberals to victory in 2026.
Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran
Iran's foreign ministry has rejected claims it was responsible for hacking into the internal communications of Donald Trump's presidential election campaign.
Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana
The battle of the west heats up as Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona and Donald Trump hits Montana, which could decide which party controls the US Senate.
Trump’s chopper emergency tale raises eyebrows
Donald Trump's harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter has surprised those who were also onboard.
Rambling Trump agrees to debate Harris September 10
Former US president Donald Trump says he is prepared to go toe-to-toe with presidential opponent Kamala Harris in three live TV debates.
‘Had a gutful’: embattled state Liberal leader quits
Fed up after weeks of speculation over his position, South Australia's embattled opposition leader has declared he is ready to "sail off into the sunset".
Harris and Walz campaign in crucial Midwest states
The Democrats' would-be president Kamala Harris and vice president Tim Walz hit the campaign trail in the Midwest a day after announcing he joined the ticket.
Democrats Harris, Walz to campaign in crucial states
Fresh from his debut as Kamala Harris's running mate, Tim Walz joins her on a US presidential campaign trip to the midwest, where the Democrats need to do well.
Harris picks Walz for VP running mate: sources
US Vice President Kamala Harris has picked Minnesota governor Tim Walz to be her running mate, sources have told media outlets.
Premier pumps up transport vision ahead of election
Motorists would be able to fill up their vehicles at state-owned petrol stations with capped price rises under a re-election pitch by Queensland's government.
Harris to name VP pick before battleground states tour
The guessing game is almost over as Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate before the they set off on a campaign blitz of battleground states.
US Vice President launches ‘Republicans for Harris’ bid
Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign is launching "Republicans for Harris" as she tries to win over Republican voters put off by Donald Trump's candidacy
Trump seeks earlier debate, Harris says he’s ‘scared’
The campaigns of Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have argued whether a presidential debate should take place on September 4 or September 10.
Trump agrees to debate with Kamala Harris on Fox News
Donald Trump says he has agreed to an offer from Fox News to debate US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
Venezuela activists says HQ attacked, govt claims coup
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has accused the United States of being "at the forefront of a coup attempt" after a contested presidential election.
Trump agrees with Fox News to debate Kamala Harris
Donald Trump says he has agreed with Fox News to a debate with US Vice President Kamala Harris on September 4.
Harris secures delegate votes to be nominee: DNC chair
The Democratic National Committee says Kamala Harris has received the necessary amount of votes from delegates to become the Democratic US presidential nominee.