Election not about popularity contest: PM
The prime minister has made an election campaign blitz through marginal seats in Sydney in an attempt to spruik the government's economic management.
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Albanese mistake sparks state leader quiz
Two state Labor leaders have done what Anthony Albanese could not, correctly reciting their local unemployment numbers while going into bat for the PM hopeful.
New Darwin port to boost jobs, security
Nationals leader and Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has unveiled details of a $1.5 billion port facility in Darwin on the campaign trail in the NT.
Consumers, business upbeat ahead of poll
Consumers and business have entered a long six-week federal election campaign in a relatively upbeat mood.
Next PM urged to prioritise climate action
It will be six weeks before we know the identity of Australia's next prime minister but they are already being lobbied hard to prioritise climate change.
Students claim moral win on climate harm
Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.
Qld flood victims lose High Court fight
Queensland's 2011 flood victims have lost a High Court bid to challenge for another $440 million in compensation from a state government dam operator.
Vic child mask mandate could be scrapped
Victorian children returning to school in term 2 may not have to wear masks, after the state government announced new COVID-19 travel measures.
Regional Victoria to host 2026 Comm Games
Victoria has become the first state or region to be awarded the Commonwealth Games, with regional cities to host every event except the 2026 opening ceremony.
Senior federal ALP MP contracts COVID-19
The Labor candidate for the NSW lower house seat of Fowler in Sydney's southwest, Kristina Keneally, is going into isolation after contracting COVID-19.
Albanese keen to move on from slip-up
Anthony Albanese has sought to move away from his economic gaffe, aiming to shift debate back towards policy as Liberal attacks over the slip-up continue.
Senior Star boss denies ‘shielding’ casino
A senior manager at Star Entertainment has rejected claiming legal privilege over documents in an effort to protect The Star Sydney from regulator oversight.
Aust on track to eliminate cervical cancer
Australia could become the first country to eliminate cervical cancer, thanks in part to the national screening program for human papillomavirus.
Paperwork delays hitting veterans’ cases
An inquiry into defence and veteran suicides has been told of the delays in claims for assistance from agencies including the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
GetUp outlines target seats for election
Left-wing advocacy outfit GetUp will target a slate of seats across NSW, Queensland and the Northern Territory as it aims to dethrone the Morrison government.
SAS soldier ‘threatened’ to give evidence
A fresh SAS witness in the defamation trial launched by Ben Roberts-Smith says he felt threatened to testify for the news outlets the war hero is suing.
Floods may ramp up fungus threat for frogs
A biologist fears a fungus involved in a mass die off of frogs last winter could take a heavy toll again, on the back of the floods.
PM opens arms to stood down minister
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Alan Tudge remains a "formal member" of his cabinet despite standing aside following allegations of abuse, which he denies.
Labor frontbenchers ‘expected’ to keep job
Anthony Albanese and his frontbench have gone in to bat for each other after an early morning stumble from the leader and questions about his cabinet.
‘Telephone’ voting for COVID-19 iso cases
A telephone voting system is set to be rolled out for the 2022 federal election, allowing those in COVID-19 isolation on polling day to cast their ballot.
The Saints Chris Bailey, one of the greats
Australia is mourning Chris Bailey, lead singer of Australian band The Saints, who Jimmy Barnes says was one of the country's greatest songwriters.
Albanese owns up to unemployment mistake
Anthony Albanese has stumbled at his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.
Newspoll puts Morrison ahead of Albanese
The latest Newspoll shows Scott Morrison has pulled ahead of Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
ALP leads election race but Morrison back ahead of Albanese as preferred PM
The latest Newspoll shows Scott Morrison has pulled ahead of Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
Greens ready to hold power balance: Bandt
Greens leader Adam Bandt says his party is ready to hold the balance of power after the May 21 election, promising to deliver on climate and cost-of-living.
History in the making at 2022 federal poll
It's been a revolving door of prime ministers over the past decade but a 2022 win for Scott Morrison will make him the first successive victor since 2004.
Albanese promises to unite country
Anthony Albanese is promising to unite the country if he wins the May 21 election after the prime minister finally set a six-week campaign in motion.
Bacteria turning UTIs into killers
A growing number of bacteria are developing a resistance to the drugs designed to kill them and turning simple infections into potential killers.
Brisbane Olympics body directors named
The five directors of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics organising committee include a who's who of corporate leaders and Queensland locals.
Starter gun fired for May 21 election
Scott Morrison has implored Australians to stick with his government's economic plan during uncertain times, while Anthony Albanese is pitching a better future.
New Liberal health minister pick imminent
The prime minister will announce Greg Hunt's replacement as health minister within days, as ATAGI declines to approve COVID-19 booster shots for under-16s.