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Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

Leaders clash but absent One Nation looms large

A state liberal leader has come out guns blazing in the final debate before a state election, despite opinion polls showing her party facing an historic loss.

'Gaslit': government under fire over algal bloom claims

'Gaslit': government under fire over algal bloom claims

'Gaslit': government under fire over algal bloom claims

'Gaslit': government under fire over algal bloom claims

A government's sustained denials that a harmful algal bloom was toxic have been proven wrong and there must be an inquiry, the Liberals and Greens say.

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

Scrapped Commonwealth Games becomes an online mockery

It should have been a moment for Australia’s athletes on home soil but the 2026 Commonwealth Games has been reduced to cost blowouts and social media mockery.

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Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberals pledge revival as leader oversees historic low

Liberal leader Angus Taylor has launched the party's defence of a key seat ahead of a by-election as the coalition continues to suffer from dire polling.

One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge.

Labor preference win confirmed in tight by-election

Labor preference win confirmed in tight by-election

Preferences have got a Labor candidate over the line in a territory by-election, with the Greens losing their first and only seat in the NT parliament.

Wild ride for premier as policy launch goes off-script

Wild ride for premier as policy launch goes off-script

A premier has hit a bump on the campaign trail after careening down a hillside at an adventure park, landing in a political controversy.

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Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

Labor on track for territory win in crucial by-election

The Greens look to have lost their first and only Northern Territory seat with Labor's Ed Smelt leading on preferences in the Nightcliff by-election.

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

Labor seeks to claw back seat in territory by-election

A territory by-election in a marginal seat is a tussle between the Greens, wanting to hold it, and Labor wanting to claw it back.

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

'Gerrymander': teal backer takes aim at donations cap

Caps on political donations should be removed for independent candidates, Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court says, arguing reforms favour major parties.

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Cocaine bungle exposes prison failures, union says

Violence, drugs and understaffing at a remand centre are a constant safety threat and politicians must commit to returning it to public hands, a union says.

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Democracy under threat as social grievances widen gap

Young people and Australians under strain are less supportive of democracy as a royal commission into social cohesion offers an opportunity to address trust.

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

Election pledge to return water asset to public control

A state’s key energy assets will be united under a government trust aimed at boosting economic growth, but the opposition says the proposal lacks detail.

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Seniors Card pitch by Labor in state election countdown

The Liberals have fended off One Nation deal speculation as a Labor government ramped up their state election campaign with a Seniors Card pitch.

'Thoughtless offending' blamed for Liberal poll rout

The Liberal Party alienated immigrants, young people and women during its calamitous 2025 election campaign, which a review describes as its worst in history.

'Absolute dream': candidate's hope for sex abuse reform

As politicians prepare for a hotly contested federal by-election, an independent reveals her hope for big reforms to protect child sexual abuse survivors.

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.

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Rent-to-own: housing plan aims to boost home ownership

Two thousand renters would become homeowners under a state government election policy, in a wider bid to increase supply to combat the housing crisis.

'Bizarre': Liberals attacked over One Nation statement

The Liberals have been asked to clarify a “bizarre late night statement” and declare if it will do a preference deal with One Nation ahead of a state election.

Premier sells optimism over discord as One Nation rises

As polls point to a crushing victory in one state election, the Labor government has called on voters to seize opportunity and reject division.

Election starting gun fired as eyes on One Nation surge

South Australia's election campaign has officially kicked off with Labor tipped to win easily as the Liberals try to fend off a challenge from One Nation.

Policy surprise as leaders face off before election

A premier has unveiled a major energy policy in a bold move moments before debating his Liberal opponent at the start of an election campaign.

Coalition wins 'reset' but first real test looms large

Angus Taylor has waived a six-week suspension for the Nationals, signalling a fresh start for the coalition after two messy splits.

Premier's blunt message for would-be One Nation voters

A premier has issued a stark message to voters who support One Nation and its immigration policies, asking them "who will wipe their bum when they're 90".

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