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No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

No competition as Putin wins Russia vote in landslide

Voting on the last day of Russia's presidential election has been marked in part by protesters opposed to Vladimir Putin turning out at voting sites at noon.

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that could make him Russia's longest-serving leader in more than 200 years.

Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Miles says by-election results 'very bad' for Labor

Queensland's premier says two by-election results are worse than expected for Labor, with significant work needed to turn voters around at the October election.

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Re-elected Brisbane mayor slams 'slow' vote count

Re-elected Brisbane mayor slams 'slow' vote count

Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner says a post-mortem is needed into slow counting and polling booth problems as residents cast their ballots.

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Donald Trump has opened his remarks in Dayton with a tribute to his supporters who are currently in jail for rioting at the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery

Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.

Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge

Two by-elections provide govt early election gauge

Two by-elections are providing the Queensland premier with a timely gauge of his October poll chances, but it's not looking good for him.

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SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

SA Voice 'exciting opportunity' post referendum failure

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voters will make history as they go to the polls to elect the nation's first Indigenous Voice to Parliament in SA.

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

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.

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

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 '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

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.

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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.

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, 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

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

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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

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

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

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

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.

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