Parties eyes votes in ‘over the top’ spending blitz
Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.
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PM downplays awkward air kiss as campaign heads south
After an awkward exchange with Tanya Plibersek on the campaign trail, Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether his purported rival will keep her portfolio.
Dutton’s son saving like mad in hopeless housing market
Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.
Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west
Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.
No town is too far in Nationals’ fight for the regions
Nationals Leader David Littleproud wants to leave a legacy etched across regional Australia as a week-long tour provides glimpses into where it can happen.
Election 2025 shake-up for traditional bush politics
Disasters and the cost-of-living squeeze have created a void for Independents to rise up in regional Australia, as the coalition fights for once safe seats.
Australia aims for ‘zero tariffs’ after Trump backtrack
Donald Trump's tariff backdown has provided Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton with a fresh opportunity to position themselves as superior negotiators.
Towering presence, missing minister as PM visits reef
One of Labor's tallest candidates has made a splash at the prime minister's Great Barrier Reef stop, while the spectre of a missing minister haunted the event.
‘I’m a fighter’: premier to box on after ‘grim’ polling
Jacinta Allan is wearing the unwanted crown of Australia's most unpopular leader, with polling suggesting she could be a drag on Labor's federal election hopes.
‘Fork in the road’: parties at odds over energy plans
The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.
Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds
The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.
Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan
The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.
Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books
The small outback town of Winton has a history far outweighing its size, and residents have welcomed new hope following a landmark funding commitment.
Indigenous policy ‘frozen in time’ as campaign heats up
Some of the Indigenous policies of the major parties being flagged during the election campaign are generating concern amongst communities.
Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat
Voters in Peter Dutton's seat hold mixed feelings about the federal opposition leader as he battles to retain his two-decade grip on the electorate.
Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists
Investment in music is critical to ensure Australian artists get the platform they deserve, say peak organisations calling for more support.
Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite
A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.
PM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed during the first leaders' debate ahead of the federal election, as the two fielded questions on cost of living.
Liberals ‘not here to line gas giants’ pockets’: Dutton
Despite anger from the gas sector, Peter Dutton has doubled down on plans for a domestic reserve armed with modelling on how much households willsave.
Greens pushing Labor to scrap property tax breaks
Federal Labor has ruled out changes to property tax handouts, but the Greens will try to force the party to act on the issue if there's a hung parliament.
Thirsty nuclear plants ‘could suck water from farmers’
Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.
Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway
Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.
US trade war may force all-out assault with rate cuts
An escalating trade war has slashed the odds of interest rate cuts for Australian mortgage-holders, including a potential mega cut weeks after the election.
Dutton approval rating plunges to worst level since becoming opposition leader
After a week of zipping across the nation in pursuit of votes, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have crossed paths on the campaign trail for the first time.
Port becomes political football but is ‘not for sale’
A major port leased to a Chinese company is in the sights of a takeover as the coalition and Labor flag plans for it to be brought back into Australian hands.
Pledge to public servants as jobs cut fight flares
Thousands of public servants are being promised no major change to employment agreements if the coalition is elected as Labor pledges to keep everything as is.
Cheap batteries pledge powers Labor re-election push
Labor is promising to lower energy bills by shaving 30 per cent off the cost of installing household batteries if voters re-elect the government on May 3.
Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support
Peter Dutton has conceded plans to stop public servants from working at home were a mistake and ditched the proposal as he tries to regain lost ground.
No child’s play for Nationals in regional battleground
National Party leader David Littleproud has kicked off a renewed battle to win back a key coalition seat, promising to even the score in regional Australia.
Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders’ debate
As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.
Greens flag new condition in event of a hung parliament
A minority party will push for one per cent of the federal budget to be spent on "restoring" nature if the election produces a hung parliament.