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PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Attempted Trump assassination a concern in Australia

Despite strict gun laws and thriving political culture, a second assassination attempt on US presidential nominee Donald Trump could affect Australian politics.

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.

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Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Kamala Harris has made a forceful case against Donald Trump in their debate, getting under his skin as they clashed on topics such as immigration and abortion.

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

US Vice President Kamala Harris will begin a tour of battleground states in North Carolina after she debates presidential rival Donald Trump.

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Senator renews calls for AI ban in election campaigning

Independent Senator David Pocock has renewed calls for urgent legislation to ban generative AI in election material.

Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris

Former US VP Dick Cheney endorses Kamala Harris

Former US Republican vice president Dick Cheney will be voting for Democrat Kamala Harris for president, making the same pledge two days after his daughter Liz.

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'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

'I did it my way': Bill Shorten to retire from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics after almost 17 years in the halls of Parliament.

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Harris campaign accepts rules to debate Trump

Microphones will be muted when candidates aren't speaking in next week's US presidential debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

US Army defends cemetery employee in Trump incident

The US Army rarely comments on political matters, but it has issued a statement after Donald Trump's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery.

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for president.

Former MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts

Former MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts

Former MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts

Former MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts

Former Liberal MP Andrew Laming has had his fines doubled on appeal over three Facebook posts found to have breached the law around election campaigns.

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Former coach Tim Walz has thanked Democrats for "bringing the joy" and given them a pep talk as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's running mate.

'Ready for new chapter': Obamas rouse crowd for Harris

'Ready for new chapter': Obamas rouse crowd for Harris

'Ready for new chapter': Obamas rouse crowd for Harris

'Ready for new chapter': Obamas rouse crowd for Harris

Warning of Donald Trump's "bluster and chaos", Barack and Michelle Obama have urged Americans to embrace Kamala Harris at the Democratic National Convention.

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Democrats, protesters gather to cheer, challenge Harris

A re-energised Democratic Party is meeting in Chicago to cheer Kamala Harris's rise to the top of the ticket, while pro-Palestine protesters rally outside.

Aussies want AI restrictions, though most don't use it

Generative AI tools are a concern for a growing number of Australians, a report has found, even though only two in five have tried the technology.

Trump says Harris will be easier to beat than Biden

It will be rally versus road as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris campaign in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

Trump slams Harris' record at rambling press conference

Donald Trump has blamed Kamala Harris for the inflation that has caused the price of everyday goods to rise during President Joe Biden's term in office.

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Trump attacks 'stupid' Harris, allies want new message

Donald Trump has resumed his personal attacks on Kamala Harris' intellect that many allies and donors had hoped he would ditch.

Flying solo, Walz takes election fight to Trump

US vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has warned of a grim future for unions and America's working people if Donald Trump and JD Vance are elected.

FBI investigates alleged hack of Trump campaign by Iran

Iran has denied it hacked the presidential campaign of Donald Trump, as the former president returns to X to be interviewed by Elon Musk.

Venezuela's opposition claims 'irreversible victory'

Protesters have clashed with police after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro claimed victory in the election, while his opponents say they have proof they won.

Harris will be easier to defeat than Biden, Trump says

"Shouldn’t the Republican Party be reimbursed for fraud"," former US president Donald Trump has asked after learning he will face Kamala Harris in November.

Trump formally accepts GOP nomination for president

Donald Trump has struck an unusually conciliatory tone during his speech where he formally accepted the Republican party's presidential nomination.

Biden returns to campaign trail after Trump shooting

President Joe Biden make his first political speech in Nevada after a pause in campaigning following the shock assassination attempt of his rival Donald Trump.

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