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UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

UK PM's leadership woes overshadow parliament's opening

Not even the pomp and ceremony of a speech by King Charles reopening parliament could distract from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's leadership woes.

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

UK's Starmer defies 'destabilising' calls to quit

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told ministers he has no intention to resign and is getting on with governing amid calls in his party for him to go.

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

'A problem for us': coalition reveals One Nation fears

The Liberal and National parties aren't seen as parties of conviction, the opposition leader says after One Nation's historic victory in a by-election.

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UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

UK govt aides quit as 60 Labour MPs urge Starmer to go

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down after local election results.

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Albanese backs in UK PM amid calls for his resignation

Anthony Albanese has offered support to his British counterpart as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces pressure from his own colleagues to resign.

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK PM Keir Starmer launches political fightback

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pinning his hopes on a rallying speech to revive his government's fortunes as some of his own Labour MPs urge him to resign.

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

Ex-minister challenges UK PM after local elections loss

A former UK minister says she will challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer for the top job if none of the members of cabinet step forward.

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Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

Greens preference decision will backfire, pollster says

A former strategist turned pollster says a Greens decision not to direct preferences in a by-election is likely to inflict brand damage on the party.

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Posters at dawn: election day signage rule to end duels

Labor has proposed a ban on polling place signage before 6am to stop an election day "arms race" which it says is dangerous to volunteers, and hated by voters.

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Mamdani tells Trump New York is ready to fight

Zohran Mamdani has wasted no time throwing down the gauntlet to US President Donald Trump after being elected mayor of New York.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayor’s race

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, capping a meteoric rise from a little-known state lawmaker to one of the nation's most visible Democrats.

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

Worrying by-election results won't change Labor's focus

The federal government says its approach to the cost of living will not change despite a big swing to the Liberals in a state seat once considered a stronghold.

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Probe into 'nefarious' local election vote tampering

Vote tampering appears to have occurred in two local council elections with police to investigate suspicious ballots that authorities describe as "nefarious".

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

Labor outcry over Libs 'outrageous' spending on polls

In the midst of a by-election the SA government has accused the opposition of squandering taxpayers' money but the Liberals say it was all approved by Treasury.

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Premier floats ban on private company-run elections

After long queues plagued some polling stations at NSW local elections, a ban has been flagged on private companies running them in the future.

'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

With a number of independents and minor parties claiming NSW local election scalps, the premier says his party is struggling to connect with families.

Lord Mayor closes in on sixth term, maybe her last

Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore is tipped to win her sixth term while some councils face a shift to the left after a nomination debacle by the Liberals.

Polls close after dramatic NSW local election campaign

Counting is under way after a riveting NSW local election campaign, marked by the absence of Liberals in several areas and a fresh start for besieged councils.

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'Broken' council complaints set for major overhaul

Changes are coming for NSW council conduct along with the restructure of an underfunded office with a limited capacity to investigate thousands of complaints.

'Excited, motivated' mayor keen to take reign into 80s

She's a year older than Donald Trump and facing accusations of "legacy building" but Clover Moore says she's as motivated as ever to stay mayor of Sydney.

Sydney council loses court fight over inquiry, shutdown

One of Sydney's biggest councils has lost a legal bid to stop the NSW government appointing administrators and investigating claims of maladministration.

Legal fight looms as Libs drop plan on lawyer's advice

Candidates who have been left unelectable after a Liberal Party paperwork stuff-up are considering legal action, as the party abandons its own litigation.

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

Liberal train wreck just the ticket for minor parties

The NSW Liberal Party has wrapped up a calamitous week by appointing a new state director after the predecessor was sacked for not submitting nomination forms.

Plan to lower energy bills through power of bulk-buying

A mayor plans to slash power bills for his city's residents and business operators in a bulk-buying scheme he says could work for communities across Australia.

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