Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing
The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.
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Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote
Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their parties' Michigan primaries but the Democratic president has been hit with a protest vote over the war in Gaza.
Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging
Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.
Conservationists round on premier over logging bid
A plan by Tasmania's Liberal government to go big on native forest logging when other states are bugging out has dismayed conservationists.
‘Nikki who?’: Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win
Donald Trump's advisers say they plan to ignore their lone remaining Republican competitor in an effort to render her campaign an afterthought.
Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms
Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.
Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate
A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.
Premier defends number of women in team, unveils Abetz
Tasmania's Liberal party has formally unveiled its team of candidates for the upcoming state election, including former senator and conservative Eric Abetz.
Ex-LNP candidate in court after federal election probe
A man who stood as a candidate in the 2022 federal election has faced court accused of providing false or misleading information to the electoral commission.
Indonesia’s Widodo congratulates poll winner Prabowo
Indonesian President Joko Widodo says he congratulated Prabowo Subianto after unofficial counts showed the defence minister had won the presidential election.
Tasmanian Liberal premier announces early election
Tasmania is set to head to the polls more than a year early after the state's minority Liberal premier failed to resolve an impasse with two independents.
Trump wins Nevada, Virgin Islands: Rep nomination close
Donald Trump is closing in on the Republican presidential nomination, easily winning caucuses in Nevada and the Virgin Islands.
Pakistan ex-PMs Sharif and Khan both claim poll win
Nawaz Sharif has declared victory in Pakistan's elections and is seeking to form a government despite his party trailing supporters of jailed rival Imran Khan.
Pakistan’s Khan-backed independents lead in final poll
More than 60 hours after voting ended, Pakistan's electoral commission said independents backed by former Prime Minister Imran Khan led the final poll count.
Three dead in Senegal election protests
Violent protests have occurred across Senegal after the government postponed general elections set for February until December.
Centre-right Stubb wins Finnish presidential election
Centre-right Alexander Stubb has declared victory over liberal Green Party member Pekka Haavisto in Finland's presidential election.
Defence minister favourite in Indonesian elections
Prabowo Subianto is the favourite for Indonesia's elections but faces runoff uncertainty amid protests.
Nine killed as violence mars Pakistan election
Violence has marred Pakistan's national election with no clear result expected until at least Friday.
Imran Khan’s supporters lead in Pakistan election
Independents loyal to jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are picking up seats in the Pakistan national election.
Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support
The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance.
Biggest political donors revealed amid calls for reform
Australia's major political donors have been revealed, with calls to improve funding integrity and transparency.
Nominations now open for ex-premier’s seat
Nominations have opened for ex-Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk's former Brisbane seat ahead of a by-election in March.
Trump cruises to victory in NH primary election
Nikki Haley has vowed to fight on despite rival Donald Trump sailing to victory in New Hampshire's Republican presidential primary.
‘Extremely grateful’ former PM Morrison quits politics
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has announced his resignation from politics, nearly two years after losing the federal election.
Haley makes final New Hampshire push to slow Trump
As the last major challenger in Donald Trump 's way to the Republican nomination, Nikki Haley is hoping New Hampshire voters will deliver her an upset win.
Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced
Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2.
Early lead for Taiwan ruling party’s Lai in poll count
China has vowed to smash any plots for independence in Taiwan as the ruling party's candidate Lai Ching-te takes an early lead in the presidential poll count.
Taiwan voters give ruling party third presidential term
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Ching-te has been elected president but the party has lost its control of parliament.
LNP revamps shadow ministry for 2024 state poll
A new-look shadow ministry has been rolled out by Queensland LNP leader David Crisafulli as the party gears up for the 2024 election.
Election probe calls for more politicians in Canberra
The number of senators in the ACT and Northern Territory should be doubled and voting enrolment extended, a review into the 2022 federal election has found.