Conservative ‘warrior’: tributes for Liberal stalwart
Kevin Andrews, a steadfast conservative who advocated for traditional family values, is being remembered as a Liberal "warrior" after he died of cancer.
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PM’s wicked blitz of the west as Libs enjoy good spell
Anthony Albanese has tried to fight the tide of public opinion by spruiking funding in marginal west coast seats as his opponent takes to the east.
Censures, coffees and a clinched deal: MPs off for Xmas
Parliamentarians are preparing to head home for the year after a far from lacklustre final day in the halls of power.
Eye of political storm nears as focus turns to polls
After passing a flurry of bills at the eleventh hour, Labor is spruiking its wins ahead of a much-anticipated federal election.
Independents up in arms over ‘rigged’ donations reforms
The major political parties have been slammed for "rigging" the system to boost their chances of winning, after agreeing on a political donations reform bills.
‘I’ll do it again’: Lidia Thorpe defies censure motion
A Senate vote to censure Lidia Thorpe has not deterred the independent Indigenous senator, who says she'll use the rebuff as "kindling".
Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access
Australians could have improved access to mental health support under a Greens election proposal to shore up the psychology workforce and expand Medicare.
Harris opens Saturday Night Live with ‘keep Calm-ala’
Kamala Harris has appeared on Saturday Night Live in the final days of the US election campaign, playing the mirror-image of Maya Rudolph's version of her.
Turnout the unknown factor in tight US election: Hockey
As American voters head to the polls, former ambassador Joe Hockey says the upcoming election is the most unpredictable.
US election unpredictable but Australia pact a sure bet
Donald Trump's favouring of trade tariffs concerns some among Australia's political class, but one expert says he and his rival are similar on foreign policy.
Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue
A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.
LNP candidate ‘not fit for office’ over Hitler joke
A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.
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.
Time not on Labor’s side in territory election battle
Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.
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.
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.
Premier blasts LNP’s ‘fresh start’ youth justice reform
Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.
Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election
Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom
Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.
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".
PM’s early election warning labelled an ’empty threat’
The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.
Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate
Kamala Harris has made a forceful case against Donald Trump in their debate, getting under his skin as they clashed on topics such as immigration and abortion.
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.
‘Ready for new chapter’: Obamas rouse crowd for Harris
Warning of Donald Trump's "bluster and chaos", Barack and Michelle Obama have urged Americans to embrace Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.