Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular
Pre-polling has proven increasingly popular with more than half a million voters casting ballots on the first day as parties scramble for preference deals.
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Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge
Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.
Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate
The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail.
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Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium
Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.
Trump approval rating tanks as policies prove unpopular
A new poll shows poll that Americans who disapprove of US President Donald Trump's performance outnumber those who approve, on every issue in the poll.
Election campaign at half-mast as leaders remember Pope
Election campaign events by Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been cancelled because of the Pope's death, as early voting opens.
Church leaders speak glowingly of ‘Aussie-like’ Pope
Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.
US deportees offered in swap for ‘political prisoners’
Venezuela's top prosecutor has criticised a proposal by El Salvador to swap hundreds of "political prisoners" for deportees from the US being held in a prison.
Defence secretary ‘shared another chat on Yemen strike’
A report claiming the US defence secretary shared sensitive military details on another Signal chat has renewed criticism of the Trump administration.
‘Election up for grabs’: PM on alert despite polling
Although the coalition has assumed underdog status, Peter Dutton says he could still snag a win - while Anthony Albanese isn't letting his guard down.
From ‘border to the backyard’: Dutton’s crime crackdown
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is promising a suite of tough new measures to address crime, in addition to extra funding worth hundreds of millions.
Campaign gets saucy as Dutton dons tongs to snag votes
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has served up sausages and bacon at a barbecue in Queensland, visiting a Labor-held seat on Easter.
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Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages
Australians hopeful of a cordial Easter break have been denied a reprieve in the final stretch of an election as the clock ticks to flip undecided voters.
Iran, US agree on third round of talks after ‘progress’
Iranian officials say indirect talks with the United States have been held in a "constructive atmosphere" and that further expert-level discussions are planned.
Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft
More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.
Dutton ‘dressed up as lamb’ on working from home: Labor
Labor has promised to legislate penalty rate protections and is warning that the coalition will revive its dropped proposal to ban working from home.
Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch
Billionaire Clive Palmer has made his pitch to party faithful's after launching the Trumpet of Patriots campaign at his own resort.
US senator meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador
US senator Chris Van Hollen has met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, coming face-to-face with the wrongly deported man after visiting El Salvador to push for his release.
Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end
"I don't want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don't buy," Donald Trump says of the tariffs he has imposed on China.
Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter
As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.
Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris
The US's Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian and European officials worried about America's overtures towards Russia in talks to end the war.
Doin’ it for the kids: PM’s pride in childcare legacy
The prime minister touted the government's childcare reforms as he targeted a marginal Liberal-held seat in Brisbane's east.
Crossbench calls for aid lift in face of meagre pledges
As Australia's foreign aid drops as a proportion of the country's wealth, most crossbenchers have signalled they want an increase to meet UN benchmarks.
Dutton ‘believes in climate change’ despite debate call
After initially suggesting questions on the impact of climate change were best left to scientists, Peter Dutton has sought to clarify his position.
Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting
A scathing report accuses the operator of a controversial hospital where two children died of inaction and failing to meet healthcare standards.
Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve
Labor and the coalition are accusing each other of having a loose relationship with the truth after several missteps and personal attacks heading into Easter.
Trump hails ‘big progress’ in tariffs talks with Japan
Donald Trump and Japanese officials have taken part in talks on tariffs, as the US president's trade war continues to spook global markets.
PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown
Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.
Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait
Traditional owners are celebrating the return of more than 400,000 hectares of Country following four decades of negotiations and legal proceedings.
Frugal Kiwi government takes axe to central bank budget
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is "redesigning" its operations after the government announced funding cuts of 25 per cent from July.
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Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war
A national security review of critical minerals imports has been ordered by President Donald Trump in an escalation of his dispute with global trading partners.