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Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack

Heat still on opposition despite abortion law backtrack

A crossbencher has backtracked on abortion law changes before the Queensland election but the premier is maintaining pressure on the opposition over the issue.

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Big business blueprint to nail down housing crisis fix

Quicker approvals and slashing red tape are some of the key measures the business lobby has put forward to improve housing affordability and accessibility.

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Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

Fight over Libs leadership after record election loss

The Liberal Party faces a battle over its direction in the ACT, with conservative MLA Jeremy Hanson launching a mutiny against moderate leader Elizabeth Lee.

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

Wake-up call for majors after Liberals lose prized seat

A teal independent has taken a traditional Liberal seat, highlighting the challenge the party faces in winning back well-heeled electorates in Sydney.

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Grey area: questions over Sunshine State's green future

Queensland could revert to coal central as calls grow for a power plan from the energised LNP, days out from voters heading to the polls in the Sunshine State.

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Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

After appearing with singer Lizzo in Detroit, Kamala Harris is marking the beginning of early voting in the US presidential election - and her 60th birthday.

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.

People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says

People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says

People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says

People are trusting independents, newest teal MP says

Once regarded safe and firmly in conservative hands, the northern beaches of Sydney now have fewer Liberals than ever before.

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

Independents' day continues as voters leave the majors

An unprecedented election of independents at the last federal election is proving more of a trend than an anomaly with results replicated in ACT and NSW polls.

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

Freeze on home efficiency standard cops political heat

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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