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Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Political barbs over Hobart stadium as election nears

Plans for a new stadium in Tasmania, a condition of the state's licence for an AFL team, have divided the community and the island's politicians.

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

Stop-work action over ambulance ramping 'ban' pledge

A Liberal election promise to "ban" ambulance ramping at Tasmanian hospitals has sparked criticism and stop-work action from nurses and midwives.

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Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tasmanian Labor appears open to supporting construction of a new stadium but only after the state's AFL club "proves itself".

LNP 'realistic' on by-elections, declare 22yo candidate

LNP 'realistic' on by-elections, declare 22yo candidate

LNP Leader David Crisafulli says he is realistic about swings to his party ahead of two by-elections as he announces a 22-year-old candidate in the state poll.

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Albanese rallies 'believers', flags tough Tas election

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it is up to Labor's true believers to get the decade-long opposition across the line at the upcoming Tasmanian election.

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World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

In a Willy Wonka day on the Tasmanian election trail, voters have been promised "the ultimate chocolate experience" and the world's largest chocolate fountain.

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

Haley ends White House bid, Trump eyes Biden rematch

Haley ends White House bid, Trump eyes Biden rematch

Haley ends White House bid, Trump eyes Biden rematch

Haley ends White House bid, Trump eyes Biden rematch

After former US president Donald Trump's resounding Super Tuesday victory, Republican candidate Nikki Haley is to suspend her bid for the White House.

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

Trump, Biden dominate Super Tuesday as rematch looms

President Joe Biden and Donald Trump have dominated Super Tuesday, all but cementing a November rematch and pressuring Nikki Haley to leave the Republican race.

US Supreme Court reinstates Trump to Colorado ballot

US Supreme Court reinstates Trump to Colorado ballot

US Supreme Court reinstates Trump to Colorado ballot

US Supreme Court reinstates Trump to Colorado ballot

Former US president Donald Trump's ballot in Colorado has been reinstated by the state's top court which decided only a federal court could disqualify him.

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Labor rejects complacency claims after Dunkley win

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has denied suggestions the federal government is taking anything for granted after retaining the seat of Dunkley at a by-election.

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Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

Libs optimistic as Labor holds Dunkley despite swing

The Liberals say they're in striking distance of winning Dunkley at the next poll after Labor retained the seat at a by-election, albeit with a reduced margin.

PM's birthday wish granted as Labor retain Dunkley

Labor is projected to retain the Melbourne federal seat of Dunkley despite a swing to the Liberals as both parties talked down their chances before the vote.

Conservationists round on premier over logging bid

A plan by Tasmania's Liberal government to go big on native forest logging when other states are bugging out has dismayed conservationists.

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Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging

Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.

Biden wins Michigan primary but faces Gaza protest vote

Joe Biden and Donald Trump have easily won their parties' Michigan primaries but the Democratic president has been hit with a protest vote over the war in Gaza.

Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

'Nikki who?': Trump campaign dismisses Haley after win

Donald Trump's advisers say they plan to ignore their lone remaining Republican competitor in an effort to render her campaign an afterthought.

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

Liberals, Labor 'overrule' police on gun licence laws

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties have pledged to wind back law changes requiring owners to have a licence for antique guns.

Premier stands by anti-vaccination mandate candidate

A Tasmanian election candidate who's against vaccination mandates represents the Liberal party's "broad church" of views, Premier Jeremy Rockliff says.

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