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Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Candidates have eyes on the prize in democracy lottery

Hundreds of political candidates are locked into the federal election as the electoral commission determines their spot on the voting ballot.

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australia's nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK is at risk because of a lack of extra defence spending by Labor, the opposition claims.

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.

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'Uninhabitable, mouldy' home prompts insurance lawsuit

'Uninhabitable, mouldy' home prompts insurance lawsuit

The national corporate regulator is taking a leading insurer to court over delays to a storm damage claim that has left a home mouldy and requiring demolition.

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

Redundancy drive to cut public jobs in coalition plan

The coalition has shifted on its plan to save billions by shrinking the public service, floating the prospect of voluntary redundancies for the first time.

Scrapping vehicle rules could crash emission goals

Scrapping vehicle rules could crash emission goals

A proposal to remove penalties from Australia's vehicle emissions standards has divided the industry, with some groups claiming it will undo progress.

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Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Music industry raises voice to support Aussie artists

Investment in music is critical to ensure Australian artists get the platform they deserve, say peak organisations calling for more support.

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Down to the wire, Dutton faces fight to hold own seat

Voters in Peter Dutton's seat hold mixed feelings about the federal opposition leader as he battles to retain his two-decade grip on the electorate.

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

Aussie designer shows pop star 'it's never really over'

An Aussie fashion designer has been given another chance to prove allegations that US pop star Katy Perry infringed her trade mark during the Prism tour.

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

Dutton on defensive over campaign as coalition bleeds

The opposition leader was forced to go on the defensive over the coalition's election campaign when he visited the one time Liberal stronghold of WA.

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

Emotions high as iconic town waltzes into history books

The small outback town of Winton has a history far outweighing its size, and residents have welcomed new hope following a landmark funding commitment.

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Indigenous policy 'frozen in time' as campaign heats up

Some of the Indigenous policies of the major parties being flagged during the election campaign are generating concern amongst communities.

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

Albanese pressed on plan to buy back Port of Darwin

The prime minister says compulsory acquisition is on the table to wrest back control of the Port of Darwin in the Top End and return it to Australian hands.

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'Underwater bushfire' devastating reefs yet to let up

Some corals have been found to skip bleaching to go to instantaneous mortality after being hit with particularly extreme heat stress.

Reserve Bank call for calm is welcome amid tariff drama

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia is still well-placed to navigate the economic uncertainty generated by Donald Trump's wide-ranging tariffs.

Australian girl dies after fire in kids' cooking school

A blaze which broke out at a three-storey cooking school for children in Singapore has killed a 10-year-old Australian girl.

Bank boss alert, not alarmed over Trump tariff fallout

As rate-cut bets see-saw, the Reserve Bank governor says Australia is well placed for overseas shocks in her first speech since Donald Trump's tariff thump.

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'Fork in the road': parties at odds over energy plans

The shadow energy minister has not ruled out walking away from the Paris Agreement if elected, but the coalition will stick with its nuclear plan if it loses.

'Screams stay with me': Dutton opens up on suicide toll

Peter Dutton has described being called out to suicide incidents as a police officer as he promised funding for prevention research.

Australian shares post biggest daily gain in five years

Australian shares have rebounded strongly after US President Donald Trump delayed his latest round of tariffs as the US-China trade war escalates.

Refunds for flyers after airline's overpricing error

More than 60,000 people who booked flights in Australia in the last five years are set to be offered a partial refund after they were overcharged.

Parent warning as child predators lurk on dating apps

Dating apps need stronger protections after a study found child sex abusers were prowling the platforms targeting people with kids.

Palmer-supported vaccine injury case 'incoherent'

A Clive Palmer-supported class action against the government over the approval of COVID-19 vaccines has hit a hurdle after a judge called it "unintelligible".

Rubber hits the road as Nats back massive regional fund

The Nationals are pushing a $20 billion regional fund, which they say will be protected from rorts and ensure those outside major cities are looked after.

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