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Albanese looks to tuck into Victorian electoral fortune

Albanese looks to tuck into Victorian electoral fortune

Over a succulent Chinese meal, the prime minister has aimed to shore up support in marginal seats in Victoria ahead of voters going to the polls.

Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll

Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll

Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll

Boy's drowning adds to 'most horrific' Easter toll

Seven people have died in coastal drownings over the Easter long weekend as beachgoers take advantage of unseasonally warm weather in popular regions.

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'Election up for grabs': PM on alert despite polling

'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.

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Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

Albanese returns to former school for mass poll appeal

Albanese returns to former school for mass poll appeal

Anthony Albanese has celebrated Easter by breaking bread with church leaders, while also speaking about his other religion - rugby league and the Rabbitohs.

Easter break not all peace as Labor lob eggs over wages

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.

Campaign gets saucy as Dutton dons tongs to snag votes

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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Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Social media ban for kids could harm rather than help

Experts are warning an incoming social media ban could push children, particularly boys, towards consuming harmful content in secret.

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

Yamatji author weaves identity through writing debut

After starting a creative writing course to fill some time, Mabel Gibson has now published her debut book Crybaby, an 'honest and true' reflection on her life.

Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens

Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens

Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens

Shifting volunteer culture threatens school canteens

School canteens relying on parent rosters and other volunteers across Australia are struggling to stay afloat as demands upon working families increase.

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

As Gen Zs and millennials become the country's dominant voting bloc, politicians are exploring new horizons and platforms to try to grab their attention.

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Hope reigns supreme this Easter amid global uncertainty

Religious leaders are sharing a message of hope at Easter as they recognise the impact of chaos and uncertainty across the world.

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

Economists send open letter opposing nuclear plan

The coalition's nuclear energy plan has been slammed by 60 economists in an open letter, promoting instead the subsidising of household clean energy.

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

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.

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Dutton, PM butt heads at Easter show as voting nears

With election day two weeks away, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese tapped into their animal spirits to drum up more votes at the Royal Easter Show.

Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives

Small businesses have welcomed tax incentives announced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after the coalition disappointed corporate leaders on workplace laws.

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.

Climate change demands more blood, prevents collection

Extreme weather events caused by climate change are seeing a rising need for blood donations but also making it more difficult than ever to collect them.

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Photography prize reveals rich diversity of bush life

A farmer chewing straw was once a ubiquitous image of country Australia but a burgeoning photography prize is transforming tired perceptions of the bush.

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.

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

Even Easter Bunny cannot hide from high cost of living

Australians are feeling the pinch of sky-high chocolate costs this Easter despite falling global cocoa prices, with some finding other ways to get their fix.

Tragic start to Easter as four drown and one missing

Four people have died and a fifth is missing after they are believed to have been swept into water in a series of coastal tragedies.

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.

Fish frenzy at famous market for Good Friday feast

An iconic Sydney fish market has enjoyed its busiest day of the year, with people opting to observe tradition and ignore red meat on Good Friday,

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