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Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Tuckshop investment: Labor promises free school lunch

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has officially launched Labor's election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll to fanfare from supporters.

Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor

Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor

Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor

Kamala Harris is in excellent health: doctor

Vice President Kamala Harris' doctor says she is in “excellent health” and “possesses the physical and mental resiliency” to serve as president.

Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

Death penalty for migrants who kill Americans: Trump

The New York Times reports Donald Trump's campaign has been in contact with the White House chief of staff asking for military assets to protect him.

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Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Not Miles apart: premier hopeful of election comeback

Queensland's premier has started his re-election campaign on the right track but in an interview, he has conceded his party remains a long way behind.

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

AI deepfake ads set to screen during federal election

An inquiry into AI technology has recommended laws be introduced to stop deepfake political ads, but not in time for the next federal election.

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.

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It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

It's all about health, poll campaign finds its pulse

Healthy living, happy voters. Labor and the LNP have put health front and centre in the Queensland election campaign.

Musk anoints Trump in double act at Pennsylvania rally

Musk anoints Trump in double act at Pennsylvania rally

Musk anoints Trump in double act at Pennsylvania rally

Musk anoints Trump in double act at Pennsylvania rally

Billionaire Elon Musk has joined Donald Trump on stage at a boisterous rally in Pennsylvania where the Republican candidate previously dodged a gunman's bullet.

Premier doesn't 'need anyone to hold his hand' on trail

Premier doesn't 'need anyone to hold his hand' on trail

Premier doesn't 'need anyone to hold his hand' on trail

Premier doesn't 'need anyone to hold his hand' on trail

The Queensland premier says he will welcome the prime minister's arrival but won't need anyone to hold his hand during the state election campaign.

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Walz, Vance to spar in US vice presidential debate

Tim Walz is expected to target JD Vance's past comments and false claims on immigrants when the US vice presidential candidates face off in a televised debate.

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

All roads head north as election campaign kicks off

Queensland Premier Steven Miles has wasted little time jetting north to sway voters after launching his election campaign ahead of the October 26 poll.

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Democracy in danger: AI a threat to Aussie elections

Artificial intelligence could harm Australians' trust in the democratic process, the head of the nation's electoral commission says.

Trump vows to take jobs and factories from China

Trump vows to take jobs and factories from China

Trump vows to take jobs and factories from China

Trump vows to take jobs and factories from China

Donald Trump has promised a "manufacturing renaissance" as the centrepiece of his economic plan.

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Zelenskiy wants Democrats to win, Trump tells rally

Former president Donald Trump claims Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wants the Democrats to win the US election "so badly".

Moment Deeming mentor 'knew we'd been double-crossed'

Long-time Liberal MP Kim Wells says he was acting as a conduit between party leader John Pesutto and Moira Deeming when he realised she had been double-crossed.

Free fares a Greens public transport policy 'fantasy'

The Queensland Greens have promised more frequent public transport services and free fares if they are elected but a transport union says that's a pipe dream.

Schools in for repeat offenders in election pledge

The LNP has promised to open two dedicated high-risk youth offender schools but the Labor government says such facilities already exist.

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Beer, petrol and student loans: Nats sharpen poll pitch

Relief for Australians struggling with cost of living and cutting red tape for farmers have dominated a policy discussion within a National Party conference.

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.

Harris pitches to union workers with Biden at her side

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden have appeared together in the battleground state of Pennsylvania, as the deaths of Israeli hostages casts a shadow on the campaign.

'Disillusioned': Muslim group warning ahead of election

A grassroots political movement is aiming to swing votes away from the government at the federal election over its response to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Wooing the west: Nationals look to hoodwink Bullwinkel

Both sides of politics are working to shore up support in Western Australia after it was seen as a crucial factor in Labor winning a majority government.

Robert Kennedy Jr to drop out of race and endorse Trump

Robert F Kennedy Jr plans to hang up his hat as an independent US presidential candidate, according to media reports.

'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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