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Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

Liberals take key by-election win ahead of state poll

The Liberals have claimed victory in a key Victorian by-election seeing off a challenge from one nation and a strong independent candidate.

Election pitch to cap pay of public service 'fat cats'

Election pitch to cap pay of public service 'fat cats'

Election pitch to cap pay of public service 'fat cats'

Election pitch to cap pay of public service 'fat cats'

A would-be premier is going after the pay packets of high-ranking public service leaders in a bid to save $20 million over the next decade.

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change

Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to show off her new million-dollar plane, at the same time mocking the media, Welcome to County and renewables.

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'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation

An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.

Labor faithful urged to connect, focus on what matters

Labor faithful urged to connect, focus on what matters

The leader of a struggling state opposition has urged the party's faithful to connect with voters and focus on the cost-of-living challenge.

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

One Nation retains seat after missing votes counted

A new count triggered by the discovery of missing votes has confirmed a One Nation victory in a South Australian electorate and extended the winning margin.

Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

Revised donation laws vow after High Court ruling

The High Court has quashed state political donation restrictions in a ruling with wide-reaching implications, though a state government will push for change.

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'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

'Manosphere' in sights as premier shakes up cabinet

The Victorian premier has created a cabinet position for men and boys while calling on a close ally to be her health minister in an election-year reshuffle.

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

New minister has 'no regrets' over ex-CFMEU boss ties

A state government cabinet pick has shrugged off concerns about her association with an ex-union boss, declaring she doesn't ditch mates in tough times.

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Greens confirm environmental lawyer as newest senator

Environmental lawyer Vanessa Bleyer has been selected by Greens members as their next senator for Tasmania, replacing a retiring politician in August.

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

'Circle of life': major reshuffle as senior MPs quit

Three state ministers have called time on their political careers, triggering a major cabinet reshuffle and factional carve-up as an election looms.

Peter Dutton lands LNP-appointed investment gig

Peter Dutton lands LNP-appointed investment gig

Peter Dutton lands LNP-appointed investment gig

Peter Dutton lands LNP-appointed investment gig

Former opposition leader Peter Dutton has been appointed to a new role to bolster mining and defence investment in his home state.

Outspoken Liberal MP wins spot in election-ticket twist

Outspoken Liberal MP wins spot in election-ticket twist

Outspoken Liberal MP wins spot in election-ticket twist

Outspoken Liberal MP wins spot in election-ticket twist

Controversial state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has emerged victorious in a bruising preselection battle after a rival dropped out of the running.

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

Liberal withdraws candidacy after downing maverick MP

A state Liberal party has been plunged into chaos, with a candidate bowing out after defeating a high-profile MP in a preselection battle.

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Outspoken Liberal MP rolled in preselection race

High-profile state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has been dealt a potentially career-ending blow after losing a preselection battle.

'Scallywags' rebuked over Labor leadership 'drive-by'

A state premier says Labor figures discussing a pre-election leadership change in the shadows are a "few scallywags" in need of a cuddle.

Coalition promises 'beautiful' unity after messy splits

New Nationals leader Matt Canavan has promised to work closely with his Liberal counterpart in a reunited coalition, despite possible policy disagreements.

Betrayal: Liberals bury review into election disaster

The Liberal Party will not publicly release a long-awaited review into its deplorable 2025 election campaign, which one of its authors described as horrifying.

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'Wildcard' One Nation eyes seats as surge hits state

Support is surging for One Nation in arguably Australia's most progressive state as the party prepares to field candidates at the upcoming election.

Liberals pledge new direction as toppled leader resigns

Angus Taylor will face his first test as Liberal leader at a heavily contested by-election after he knifed Sussan Ley and triggered her resignation.

Sussan Ley's ousting 'not a good look' to female voters

The Liberal Party's first female leader has been dumped, with experts and peak women's groups condemning the move as a backward step.

Challenger in hot seat as leadership showdown looms

Sussan Ley is rapidly approaching what could be her last day as opposition leader, with Angus Taylor poised to take over the Liberal Party's top job.

No rush to kiss and make up as leaders stick at talks

Nationals MP say they owe it to their voters to make sure any resumption of the coalition isn't beset by the threat of further divorces.

Costly by-election as high-profile Liberal quits early

A former tennis star turned senior Liberal will quit parliament, prompting a by-election that will force local voters to the polls twice in quick succession.

Nationals sent to back benches after coalition divorce

The dramatic breakup of the coalition has left the Liberals as the official opposition while the Nationals languish on the cross bench.

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