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Australian shares edge higher for sixth day of gains

Australian shares edge higher for sixth day of gains

An early sell-off wasn't enough to derail a multi-day streak for Australian equities, which are in the green for a sixth session in a row.

Dutton digs in for election win as polls bury chances

Dutton digs in for election win as polls bury chances

Dutton digs in for election win as polls bury chances

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.

'First thing I did was laugh': comical snap gets gong

'First thing I did was laugh': comical snap gets gong

'First thing I did was laugh': comical snap gets gong

'First thing I did was laugh': comical snap gets gong

Abdul Abdullah always wanted to paint his best friend, and once he did, he snapped up a prelude to one of Australia's best-known art prizes.

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Last-minute election arts boost with gallery pledge

Last-minute election arts boost with gallery pledge

There has been little talk of the arts on the federal election trail, but Labor has produced a multimillion-dollar commitment for a major new gallery.

Wrong turn: whale species' population growth stalls

Wrong turn: whale species' population growth stalls

Australian researchers have found potentially troubling signs for the southern right whale population, indicating its recovery may be stalling.

Shock poll predicts historic coalition election wipeout

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.

A for Albanese during uproarious school visit

A for Albanese during uproarious school visit

The prime minister has delighted well-rehearsed school kids, who gave him a rockstar welcome.

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Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Sinister side of tech used in domestic violence cases

Domestic violence perpetrators are increasingly exploiting technology to track and monitor their victims, with survivors saying the abuse is difficult to prove.

Democracy sausage taken to a new frontier

Democracy sausage taken to a new frontier

Democracy sausage taken to a new frontier

Democracy sausage taken to a new frontier

Australian voters around the world are preparing to feast on the traditional election day "democracy sausage" - but beware of eating it Bill Shorten-style.

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Kooyong 'antics' turn heads but might not change minds

Monique Ryan and Amelia Hamer have waged a bitter head-to-head war in the campaign for Kooyong but has any of it influenced voters?

Rate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Rate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Rate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Rate cut could fuel further 'modest' house price growth

Australia's house prices continue to climb across every capital city after a recent interest rate cut, despite a slump in auction clearance rates.

Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Rockers Amyl and the Sniffers win APRA Song of the Year

Song of the Year has gone to punk rock powerhouse Amyl and the Sniffers at the APRA music awards.

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

Viral baker maintains innocence amid author food fight

An Australian baker and social media influencer says she has received online attacks after being accused of plagiarising recipes from other authors.

Rate-cut talk, banks help push share market higher

Rate-cut talk, banks help push share market higher

Rate-cut talk, banks help push share market higher

Rate-cut talk, banks help push share market higher

The Australian share market has risen for a fifth day as cooling inflation opens the door to an interest rate cut, which could bolster business investment.

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Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority

Peter Dutton says a $2 billion pledge towards Pacific infrastructure is not an attempt to put distance between his party and Donald Trump, who has cut US aid.

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Coles has recorded a 3.7 per cent sales boost over the most recent quarter, revealing prices have started to drop but US tariffs remain front of mind.

'Good to see': Albo laughs off Tiger King's endorsement

Colourful and controversial Netflix star Joe Exotic has weighed in on the federal election, producing a surprise endorsement of Anthony Albanese.

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.

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Dutton dines out on voters' mortgage belt malcontent

Peter Dutton has visited a crisis support charity and a yum-cha restaurant in a push to drum up election support for the coalition in the outer suburbs.

Full steam ahead for cash rate cut as inflation settles

Mortgage-holders are poised to bank an interest rate cut within weeks despite the latest inflation reading coming in slightly higher than expected.

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.

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

While high-quality, universal and affordable healthcare is the goal, federal politicians are grappling with the multiple steps needed to get there.

Full-time workers hit by 'worst ever' housing crisis

Even workers in full-time jobs struggle to meet rental costs, charities say, while those with less income are going without essentials.

PM backs call to ban Trumpet of Patriots spam texts

The prime minister has signalled support for calls to ban unsolicited campaign text messages such as those from Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots party.

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.

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