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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.

Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

Leaders crumb over texts as early voting kicks off

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.

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Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

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

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

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.

Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

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.

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Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

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

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of storm response

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

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

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

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

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'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

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

Japan's new PM calls a snap election

Japan's new PM calls a snap election

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.

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Election hopefuls urged to tackle severe weather threat

Governments should stem the decline in emergency service volunteers as climate change threatens more and increasingly severe natural disasters, a report says.

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Republican House Speaker refuses to say Trump lost 2020

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson refused to be drawn on whether he believes former president Donald Trump lost the 2020 election.

Firefighters host Harris but douse hopes of endorsement

A key union has declined to back Vice-President Kamala Harris as she battles with Donald Trump for working-class voters who could tip the scales in November.

Opposition election pledge dismissed as 'weasel words'

Queensland's premier has dismissed as "weasel words" the opposition leader's pledge to stand down if crime numbers don't decline in his first term of office.

Republican Trump antagonist campaigns alongside Harris

Kamala Harris has teamed up with a Republican antagonist of Donald Trump to denounce the former president as a threat to democracy.

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No jury for teen murder trial after election spotlight

A teenager accused of a woman's stabbing murder has been granted a judge-only trial after youth crime emerged as a key Queensland election issue.

LNP leader will sack himself if crime doesn't drop

David Crisafulli has indicated he will step down as premier if elected at the Queensland election should crime numbers not fall under a LNP government.

Harris woos Republican votes with Liz Cheney event

Liz Cheney, one of Donald Trump's fiercest Republican critics will campaign with Democrat Kamala Harris at an event aimed at reaching out to moderate voters.

Potential kingmaker pulls support for Labor government

A potential kingmaker has told supporters not to preference Labor on the ballot in a major blow for the Queensland government ahead of the October 26 poll.

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says.

Harris visits US-Mexico border, slams Trump's lies

At the US-Mexico border, Kamala Harris has accused Donald Trump of "fanning the flames of fear and division" over the impact of immigrants on American life.

No clear winner for Australia in US poll: former envoy

Australian businesses could be hurt no matter who wins the US presidency, with flagged economic policies aimed at China potential threats, a former envoy says.

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