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Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

Dutton faces eject button as dogfight for seat tightens

A change to preference flows could put Peter Dutton in re-election danger, despite a two-party preferred lead in his marginal seat of Dickson, polling shows.

Most voters can't name a life-improving election policy

Most voters can't name a life-improving election policy

Most voters can't name a life-improving election policy

Most voters can't name a life-improving election policy

The major parties are struggling to convince voters their campaign promises can make their lives better and time is running out as election day looms.

Support for diverse Australians to keep mother tongue

Support for diverse Australians to keep mother tongue

Support for diverse Australians to keep mother tongue

Support for diverse Australians to keep mother tongue

The prime minister will celebrate Australia's multiculturalism as he promises to help diaspora children become more fluent in languages other than English.

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'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

'Messy' campaign has Dutton in peril amid poll plunge

Peter Dutton's unpopularity is driving a continued fall in support for the coalition, polling suggests, amid questions over the opposition's electoral strategy.

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts unplug Peter Dutton's power bill rise figure

Experts say Peter Dutton's often-repeated campaign claim that power bills have increased by $1300 is misleading and based on cherry-picked data.

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Aussies mark Anzac memory of diggers young and old

Tens of thousands of Australians have turned out pay respects to veterans, despite some dawn services being marred by hecklers and interjections.

Solemn Anzac ceremony marred by neo-Nazi gatecrashers

Solemn Anzac ceremony marred by neo-Nazi gatecrashers

Hateful heckles pierced the silence of a sombre Anzac ceremony as neo-Nazis disrupted a dawn service commemorating the sacrifices of defence heroes.

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Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Politics put aside as leaders pay respect on Anzac Day

Australia's political leaders call an election campaign truce to attend dawn services and remember the sacrifice of servicemen and women.

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

Soccer bosses kicked into court over A-League expansion

The owners of Macarthur FC have filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit alleging governing body Football Australia misled them ahead of the club's A-League entry.

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

Australia calls for Israel to end Gaza aid blockade

Australia has added its voice to calls from the UK, France and Germany for Israel to allow humanitarian aid into Gaza with the population at risk of starvation.

Australian shares finish short week on a high note

Australian shares finish short week on a high note

Australian shares finish short week on a high note

Australian shares finish short week on a high note

Australian shares have posted a second consecutive week in the green, as cooling rhetoric from the Trump administration over tariffs lifted investor confidence.

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

MP's tribute to late mum after invite to Pope's funeral

Pope Francis offered hope and teachings that transcend religion, a federal MP has said as he prepares to represent Australia at the pontiff's funeral.

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

High steaks: Nats' food security plan protects farmers

The coalition has pledged to prioritise developing a food security strategy to protect farmers and ensure wholesale savings flow through to shoppers.

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Solid earnings and tariff break awaken ResMed price

While US President Donald Trump's tariffs have sent global markets into a tailspin, medical technology companies are well-positioned to weather the storm.

PM out to prove he's best for the west in mining, rail

In his third visit to Western Australia while campaigning, Anthony Albanese hopes sandgroper parochialism will help pave a path to victory.

Drivers could pay more tax after electric car U-turn

Australian drivers and employers could miss out on thousands of dollars in tax savings if the coalition puts the brakes on an electric vehicle policy.

Coalition tied in knots over EV, immigration policies

The coalition has performed another election campaign about-face, this time vowing to scrap electric vehicle subsidies, as it slides down the polls.

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New cohort of 'working poor' fronting food charities

Double-income families are among a new demographic of "working poor" Australians fronting up at food charities that are struggling to meet demand.

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.

Timber 'tipping point' threatens housing affordability

Australia faces challenges in maintaining domestic wood supply, according to a new report, making achieving housing targets even harder.

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

Businesses being held to ransom but more refuse to pay

Ransomware is on the rise in Australia, with an analysis of data breaches showing more online attacks come with a financial motive.

AEC identify person behind unauthorised poll pamphlets

The electoral commission says the person who distributed 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets in the Sydney seat of Wentworth had no party or candidate links.

'Rust-proof' utes under spotlight amid false ad claims

More than 5000 complaints about LDV utes and vans being affected by rust were received by the time ads showing them on beaches were pulled, a lawsuit alleges.

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