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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.

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

Trump predicts end of US democracy if he loses election

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.

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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.

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.

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

Solar scheme for renters flagged in Qld leaders' debate

The Queensland opposition says it will introduce a solar-for-renters scheme if elected during a debate between the two leaders ahead of the October poll.

World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

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.

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Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

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.

High profile candidates jostle for Tas election seats

Both familiar and new faces are throwing their hats into the ring in Tasmania's upcoming election as the issue of the Macquarie Stadium continues to dominate.

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Trump NATO remark 'appalling and unhinged': White House

Donald Trump said he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want” to any NATO member country if they don't meet his spending guidelines.

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

NSW bans spit hoods but still some backing in NT

Advocates are calling for all jurisdictions to ban spit hoods, after NSW became the second state to pass legislation prohibiting their use, following SA.

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings

The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name.

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour laments NZ losses as Greens, Maori Party surge

Labour has lost almost half its caucus, while minor parties the Greens, ACT and the Maori Party recorded their best ever result in the New Zealand election.

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

Goanna frontman hands back medal in dismay over vote

When Shane Howard wrote the opening lyrics to Solid Rock he had no idea how true they would prove: Out here nothin' much changes, not in a hurry anyway.

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Indigenous voice supporters call for week of silence

Following the heavy defeat of a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander campaigners have endorsed a week of silence.

'Yes' campaigners take stock as referendum fails

A failure to secure a majority 'yes' vote has many Indigenous voice campaigners taking stock of what went wrong and what the future holds.

Fallout continues 70 years after British atomic tests

Sunday marks the 70th anniversary of the first time the British tested nuclear weapons on the Australian mainland, at Emu Field in South Australia.

All signs point to National win as NZ campaign ends

Chris Luxon's National party is poised to win the New Zealand election, ending six years of Labour-led governments.

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First Nations lawyers voice their cases for 'yes' vote

On the eve of the referendum on a First Nations voice to parliament, two respected Indigenous legal experts have prosecuted their arguments for 'yes'.

Ardern weighs in NZ election on child poverty, climate

The latest from the New Zealand campaign trail, with Labour and National competing for office ahead of the October 14 election.

Ardern return hint, NZ Labour suffers election setback

Poll leaders National and Labour are continuing their fight over fiscal plans as the race to form New Zealand's next government goes down to the wire.

Voice misinformation like Mabo scaremongering: Grant

For Western Arrernte journalist Karla Grant, covering constitutional recognition is nothing new but she says the voice referendum has brought out an ugly side.

Purple House provides model of what 'yes' could achieve

Aboriginal health experts say the success of community-controlled health organisations shows what could be achieved with a 'yes' vote in the voice referendum.

Hipkins back with a bang on return to NZ campaign trail

After five days in COVID-19 isolation, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has returned to the campaign trail in New Zealand.

NZ PM Hipkins reveals positive COVID-19 test

In a fresh setback to Chris Hipkins and Labour's hopes of retaining office at the October 14 election, the New Zealand prime minister has caught COVID-19.

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