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Gloom, stress, division dominate major national survey

Gloom, stress, division dominate major national survey

Financial pain, contempt for Canberra, a white-hot immigration debate and the Bondi massacre have made Australians more miserable and fragmented.

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Helen Haines' alleged attack sparks international forum

Protecting politicians from online hate will be top of the agenda at an international forum committed to by the prime minister and his British counterpart.

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

Backpackers' fate hazy as UK leader mulls Albanese plea

A request to send British working holiday-makers to work in rural areas has so far fallen flat with the prime minister's UK counterpart.

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Falling faith in politicians spurs democracy warning

Falling faith in politicians spurs democracy warning

Faith in politicians and governments has seen a significant decline, with a recent alleged targeted attack on an MP prompting a warning from experts.

Digital safety laws get nod from democracy guardians

Digital safety laws get nod from democracy guardians

Plans to give social media users an opt-out from algorithms and get big tech to stamp out extremist content will be good for democracy, experts say.

Record low turnout triggers Bulgaria runoff election

Record low turnout triggers Bulgaria runoff election

Turnout for the presidential election was well below the level required, so the contest will now go to a second round of voting.

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil poll results to be annulled

Flavio Bolsonaro is refusing to concede defeat to Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who has defeated him by nearly 4.4 million votes.

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Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election

Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election

Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election

Serbia celebrates as Vucic concedes defeat in election

The streets of Belgrade erupted in wild scenes of celebration after Serbia's long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vucic, conceded defeat in a historic election.

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Six elections in six weeks: democracy on the ballot

Brazil, Israel, the United States, New Zealand, Victoria and Spain all host elections with far-reaching consequences over the next month.

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

'We've tried': PM says security measures aren't working

A "deeply traumatic" alleged attack on Helen Haines has left the prime minister facing intense scrutiny over his government's efforts to address online safety.

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

'Pernicious' attacks on women in power not surprising

The governor-general has deplored the level of vitriol directed against Australian women in leadership in the wake of an alleged attack on a federal MP.

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

MP loses second leg but husband reveals 'good news'

Helen Haines has had both legs amputated after an alleged attack outside of the federal MP's electorate office but her husband has offered some positive news.

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

Stricken MP's bravery lauded as town continues to reel

A Victorian community is still coming to terms with an alleged attack on its local federal MP, as new details emerge about the independent politician's courage.

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Securing MPs daunting in 'febrile' threat environment

Debate is growing over whether increasing protection for members of parliament will make them too inaccessible to their constituents.

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Leaders grapple with 'aggressive' political culture

National leaders have been left questioning a decline in Australia's political culture after the alleged attack on independent federal MP Helen Haines.

Man charged over life-threatening attack on federal MP

A man is facing multiple charges over a life-threatening and allegedly targeted attack on independent MP Helen Haines outside her electorate office.

'What would Helen do?': MPs vow to keep turning up

Crossbench women across Australia are united in their plan to keep showing up for their communities, despite an alleged violent attack on their colleague.

Warnings of political-violence risks bear bitter fruit

Australia's top spy and policing bodies have been among the agencies to warn - repeatedly - of the increased risk of political violence.

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Tricky negotiations loom following New Zealand election

New Zealanders may be asking Santa for a government for Christmas, as polls indicate difficult negotiations loom after the November election.

Brethren member says he encouraged Liberal campaigning

The son of the Plymouth Brethren's global leader says he spurred on others to picket for the Liberal Party but there was no co-ordinated church effort.

Greens exploring legal options for harassment probe

Greens leaders are examining avenues for an investigation into the alleged behaviour of Senator Jordon Steele-John, noting his right to procedural fairness.

Solid and safe: why the Greens chose Shoebridge

David Shoebridge won the Greens' first-ever contested federal leadership ballot and promises a more adversarial and prosecutorial path for the party.

Labor golf grants earn fresh criticism as hearings loom

A golf club in the prime minister's electorate received several invite-only federal grants before a fresh $6 million to redevelop its clubhouse and grounds.

Newsrooms unite to defend trusted journalism in AI age

Australian media academics warn readers will happily consume news from sources they do not trust as professional journalism becomes harder to distinguish.

Parliament reports still stacked in government in-tray

Dozens of parliamentary reports remain unanswered by government months after they were handed down, while others are brushed with stock responses.

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