Albanese laps up Labor landslide as voters dump Dutton
Anthony Albanese has claimed an emphatic win in the federal election with Labor forging a bigger majority for its second term.
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Mood shift for supporters as vote count smiles on Labor
Labor's party faithful has shrugged off their cautious hope for fully fledged joy as promising election results flow from the booths.
‘Devastated’, rudderless Liberals mourn historic defeat
The mood was dire in Liberal HQ as Peter Dutton became the first opposition leader to lose his seat in a federal election.
Australia finds out who will be the next prime minister
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been declared the winner of Australia's federal election after a campaign fought on living costs, health and housing.
It’s not easy being Greens: two MPs set to lose seats
Two first-term Australian Greens MPs are set to lose their seats, but the losses could be offset elsewhere with a number of contests too close to call.
Singapore’s long-ruling party on track to win election
Preliminary vote counting shows the long-ruling People's Action Party has won another landslide in Singapore's general election.
Albanese takes victory lap after Labor landslide
Anthony Albanese has thanked supporters after the prime minister secured a second term in leading the nation with expanded ranks of Labor MPs.
Coalition look to pick up pieces after election blowout
The search is on for a new Liberal leader after Peter Dutton lost his seat, as the coalition comes to terms with its devastating whitewash at the ballot box.
Overseas rates decision to dominate domestic chatter
Australian investors and markets will keenly monitor how Donald Trump's tariffs impact the US Federal Reserve's outlook for future interest rate cuts.
Labor to increase Senate numbers after landslide win
Labor is set to pick up three more seats in the Senate, paving the way for an easier path to passing laws through the upper house.
End of the road for freeze on car rego and other fees
A state's year-long reprieve from car registration price hikes will come to an end when the government raises its fees and charges again.
Dutton fuels up again as campaign runs low on juice
Peter Dutton has topped up on fruit juice and fuel as he traversed four electorates across two states on the last day of campaigning before the election.
Trump adviser shown the door in White House shake-up
White House national security adviser Mike Waltz will leave his post but US President Donald Trump is nominating him to be ambassador to the United Nations.
Agro for Albo as campaign ends with hostile encounter
The prime minister has been abused by a woman over his decision to cut Medicare-subsidised psychology sessions as his campaign enters its final hours.
‘Clock is ticking’: Olympic venues to skirt state laws
A move to ensure new 2032 Olympic Games venues are exempt from planning laws to fast-track construction has been described as a "slap in the face to democracy".
Sanctions threat on Iran oil as nuclear talks postponed
US President Donald Trump has threatened to blacklist buyers of Iranian oil as nuclear talks between the nations are postponed "for logistical reasons".
Weary retail recovery has rate cut almost in the bag
All the smoke signals point to an interest rate cut as Australian retail spending continues to grow amid cooling consumer and producer inflation.
Labor in pole position as leaders deliver final pitch
With hours left to convince millions of undecided Australian voters on election eve, leaders are pulling out all the stops in a final blitz of target seats.
PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to call Donald Trump to talk about US tariffs on Australian goods, if Labor wins the election.
Trump touts economy at rally to mark 100 days in office
Donald Trump was in campaign mode at a rally celebrating the 100th day of his second term as president, hailing wins and airing familiar grudges and grievances.
Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules
More than two-in-three Australians want restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, but the issue has not been raised in election campaigning.
Fears new domestic violence police powers may backfire
Victims of domestic violence could be at greater risk of criminalisation under a plan to give police rapid protection powers, advocates warn.
Dutton digs in for election win as polls bury chances
The election is a referendum on the past three years, not the last five weeks, the opposition leader says, as polls suggest a crushing defeat for the coalition.
Shock poll predicts historic coalition election wipeout
The coalition's seat count will hit a near-80-year low, one analysis shows, as the opposition backtracks on mooted changes to school lessons.
Head of Pakistani Kashmir urges international mediation
The head of Pakistan-administered Kashmir is calling for rapid international diplomacy to de-escalate tensions with India after an attack that killed 26 people.
Trump urges patience on tariffs as US economy shrinks
President Donald Trump has marked 100 days in office facing falling polls and struggling to explain data showing the US economy contracted over his trade war.
Faster return to surplus promised in coalition costings
The coalition has pledged the budget will be $14 billion better off over the next four years, releasing its costings two days out from the federal election.
Wave of case issues expected in mass DNA retesting
DNA will be kept for longer to ensure serious crimes are investigated properly as authorities prepare to check masses of forensics for serious lab failings.
Canada opposition leader loses seat as PM’s party wins
Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in the Canadian parliament to Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy in his Ottawa constituency.
Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden
US President Donald Trump has signed an order on car tariffs designed to give some relief to the auto industry on the eve of his 100th day in office.
Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM
In a major speech days out from election day, Anthony Albanese has made the case that he is a safe pair of hands during a time of global upheaval.