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Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

A coalition plan that would stop changes to energy efficiency standards for buildings over a decade has been criticised for stopping climate change action.

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Triumphant Labor extends reign to 27 years in ACT

Canberrans have returned Labor and the Greens to power in the ACT, resigning the Liberals to more than a quarter of a century in the political wilderness.

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.

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Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

Dutton sets up housing showdown with big build pledge

With housing affordability expected to dominate the federal election campaign, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled a $5 billion plan to boost supply.

Harris, Trump spar over who has stamina to be president

Harris, Trump spar over who has stamina to be president

Donald Trump says he is exhilarated, not tired, as he defended himself in the face of questions about his stamina on the campaign trail.

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Time not on Labor's side in territory election battle

Without published polling, its anyone's guess if Labor's Andrew Barr can secure a fourth term as ACT leader or whether the Liberals can end 23 years in exile.

US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’: report

US Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’: report

The US Secret Service has "deep flaws" that need to be resolved urgently, a report says.

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Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for failing to seek peace with Russia.

LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

'Can't censor stupidity': some embrace conspiracies

A crackdown on misinformation and disinformation online is being criticised for overreach and stifling free speech while others want the laws to cover politics.

Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden

Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden

Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden

Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden

Kamala Harris has told Fox News that her presidency “will not be a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency” if she wins the US election.

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

Flipped off: 'misogyny' behind Lib's finger to journo

A reporter given the middle finger by ACT Liberals leader Elizabeth Lee says the public should be concerned by journalists being attacked for doing their job.

Trump says economic policies won't boost US debt

Trump says economic policies won't boost US debt

Trump says economic policies won't boost US debt

Trump says economic policies won't boost US debt

Donald Trump says he will levy a high tariff on vehicles assembled in and imported from Mexico - as high as 200 per cent.

LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.

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Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

A "Mediscare" text campaign has been launched by the opposition before the first ballots were cast for the Queensland election.

Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.

Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor

Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor says she is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” to serve as president.

Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters

Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.

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Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

The New York Times reports Donald Trump's campaign has been in contact with the White House chief of staff asking for military assets to protect him.

Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response

Kamala Harris has slammed Donald Trump with playing politics with the US hurricane response after President Joe Biden told him to "get a life" over his attacks.

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

Japan's new PM calls a snap election

New Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has dissolved the lower house of parliament to set up an October 27 snap election.

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