Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald’s
After appearing with singer Lizzo in Detroit, Kamala Harris is marking the beginning of early voting in the US presidential election - and her 60th birthday.
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Premier apologises for ‘sub-optimal’ hospital care
Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.
Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia
Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for failing to seek peace with Russia.
Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden
Kamala Harris has told Fox News that her presidency "will not be a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency" if she wins the US election.
LNP candidate attacked in ‘political shakedown’
A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.
Trump says economic policies won’t boost US debt
Donald Trump says he will levy a high tariff on vehicles assembled in and imported from Mexico - as high as 200 per cent.
‘Slogan salad’: Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate
The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll.
LNP drum up support after dancing around costings
The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.
Tuck shop investment: Labor promises free school lunch
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.
Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor
Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor says she is in "excellent health" and "possesses the physical and mental resiliency" to serve as president.
Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump
The New York Times reports Donald Trump's campaign has been in contact with the White House chief of staff asking for military assets to protect him.
AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election
An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.
Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback
Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.
Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State
His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.
‘Handmaid’s Tale’: abortion law repeal call slammed
The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.
It’s all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse
Healthy living, happy voters. Labor and the LNP have put health front and centre in the Queensland election campaign.
Musk anoints Trump in double act at Pennsylvania rally
Billionaire Elon Musk has joined Donald Trump on stage at a boisterous rally in Pennsylvania where the Republican candidate previously dodged a gunman's bullet.
Premier doesn’t ‘need anyone to hold his hand’ on trail
The Queensland premier says he will welcome the prime minister's arrival but won't need anyone to hold his hand during the state election campaign.
Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate
Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.
All roads head north as election campaign kicks off
Queensland Premier Steven Miles has wasted little time jetting north to sway voters after launching his election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll.
LNP’s blue dawn set to send Labor into electoral sunset
Polling indicates Queensland is poised for a change in government, with youth crime and cost-of-living pressures set to define the election campaign.
Tump vows to take jobs and factories from allies, China
Donald Trump has promised a "manufacturing renaissance" as the centrepiece of his economic plan.
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".
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.
Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge
The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.
Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch
Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.
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.
Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side
Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.
‘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.
Wooing the west: Nationals look to hoodwink Bullwinkel
Both sides of politics are working to shore up support in Western Australia after it was seen as a crucial factor in Labor winning a majority government.
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.