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'Paddock of despair': MP blasts One Nation defectors

'Paddock of despair': MP blasts One Nation defectors

Two former Liberals have jumped ship to Pauline Hanson's One Nation as the right-wing party cannibalises the coalition's vote.

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Swing to government with by-election neck and neck

Early results in a state by-election indicate a swing towards the ruling LNP government in a race that will go down to the wire.

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

'Where the bloody hell are ya?': NZ's budget sledge

New Zealand is campaigning for Australian talent off the back of major tax reforms in the budget, with the Kiwi government also whacking the broken promise.

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Hanson refuses to condemn volunteer's extremist posts

Hanson refuses to condemn volunteer's extremist posts

The social media history of a prominent One Nation volunteer has been called into question as the party's victor from Farrer arrives in Canberra.

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

Grandfather of Inland Rail won’t let project die

The so‑called grandfather of Inland Rail says the half‑built 'train to nowhere' can still be saved, pitching a private plan to finish the route.

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

Leader admits lost trust as by-election struggle looms

One Nation and an independent are in the box seat to claim the federal seat of Farrer after more than 70 years of being in coalition hands.

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Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

Activist group takes aim at media with fresh campaign

An open letter to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, signed by a list of prominent Australians, argues for tougher media accountability.

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

Potholes on political agenda but too late for some

More than $1 billion has been pledged to fix roads and potholes across Australia's second-most-populous state, but riders and advocates argue it's not enough.

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australia's story of spear versus gun needs telling

Australians need to know thousands of Aboriginal people died defending Country with spears, says one of the activists who founded the Aboriginal Tent Embassy.

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Nationals leader eyes economics showdown with Liberals

Matt Canavan plans an "economic revolution" but he might struggle to win over coalition colleagues with his calls for more tariffs and government intervention.

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Not healthy for democracy: calls for more MPs shot down

Anthony Albanese has used his strongest language yet to rule out adding more MPs to handle a growing population, despite a push for fairer representation.

'Resonating across country': One Nation toasts success

'Resonating across country': One Nation toasts success

'Resonating across country': One Nation toasts success

'Resonating across country': One Nation toasts success

One Nation is celebrating its first state outpost in decades, declaring its seven-member team is "not your normal group of politicians".

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Finnish lessons for Australia to counter Russian threat

Russian misinformation and disinformation remain a threat to Australia as it tries to exacerbate social divisions in the West and spur political distrust.

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Political donation disclosure reforms delayed by months

Changes to when politicians need to declare donations have been pushed back by six months but will be in place well ahead of the next federal election.

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.

Liberal campaign order came from the top: ex-Brethren

The rigid hierarchy of the Plymouth Brethren Church meant any orders for followers to campaign for the Liberals would have come from the top, ex-members claim.

Premier's offer as One Nation breaks through at polls

As One Nation secures its first lower house seat outside of its heartland, a re-elected premier says he's focused on bringing people together.

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Labor clinches second term as One Nation surges at poll

Labor has stormed to a huge win in South Australia, as One Nation hopes its historic second placing translates into seats.

Nationals going hyper to bring back carefree Australia

Powered by energy drinks and dreams of cult hero love children, Nationals leader Matt Canavan is doing regional politics on steroids.

National eyes on election where there is a second prize

Intense political interest is focused on which party can secure second place in a state election in which almost half of voters have already cast their ballots.

One Nation popularity divides voters ahead of poll

Voters have strong views on One Nation's rise ahead of a state election, with some choosing it as a protest vote while others fear the impact of its policies.

Premier turns up the heat on 'pretender' One Nation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been derided as a hypocrite by a premier responding to the party's surge in opinion polls ahead of a state election.

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.

Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

New Zealand Labour has been rocked by allegations made by leader Chris Hipkins' ex-wife, prompting a debate around whether MPs are entitled to a private life.

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