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Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties loom large in premier's by-election test

Family ties, those of the Premier David Crisafulli and the Katters, could prove crucial in a Queensland by-election contest.

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson

Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right

Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.

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Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Coalition has 'mountain to climb' in dire poll result

Liberal MPs and senators are preparing to convene but are playing down the prospects of a leadership spill as they digest another round of negative polling.

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

'Be ambitious': new Liberal leader gets stuck in

A freshly installed Liberal leader has come out swinging against a "sluggish" government as she takes the reins of a battered opposition.

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Liberal leaders try to repair party image after turmoil

Winning over climate-conscious and diverse voters the coalition lost at previous elections won't be an easy feat, but new leaders are laying the groundwork.

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

'Jeered and belittled': MP slams polling booth bullying

The vitriol spurring harassment, intimidation and sexism at polling booths during the 2025 election has resulted in candidates calling the campaign a new low.

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'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

'Crossed a line': election volunteers plead for changes

Concerns are being raised about the conduct of campaigners during the 2025 federal poll following widespread reports of antisocial behaviour.

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

'Pandemonium': how Whitlam's sacking changed history

Insiders who had a front-row seat to the extraordinary political turmoil of the Whitlam dismissal have told their stories, 50 years on from the saga.

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

Former Neighbours star found guilty over Nazi gesture

A former television soap star has been found guilty of making a gesture that resembles a Nazi salute, but showed "no loyalty or obedience" to Hitler.

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

Brazen lies, ballot box bullies among election antics

From intimidation at polling booths to constant social media nonsense on voting, an inquiry has has been told all about new dark sides of election politics.

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Push to ban sneaky move politicians use to scrape data

Hundreds of thousands of Australian voters unknowingly hand their data to political parties each election, in a practice independents want gone.

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

Nationals council ditches net zero from policy platform

The Nationals federal council has voted to abandon achieving net zero emissions from the party platform as MPs are poised to finalise their position on climate.

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

Poisoned chatbots, foreign actors could taint election

The ability to poison chatbots that scrape public info with a relatively minor amount of input has sounded alarms about the integrity of Australia's election.

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NZ Labour apes Albo's Labor with 'Medicard' policy

Australia's Medicare card would have a Kiwi equivalent if NZ Labour wins office, after a major policy play by Opposition Leader Chris Hipkins.

Independent Connolly wins Irish presidency in landslide

European Union-critic Catherine Connolly has been elected Ireland's president after attracting 63 per cent of the vote.

Watchdog pings racing channel for election blackout ads

A TV channel dedicated to horseracing has been chided by the broadcasting regulator for airing a major party's campaign ads during an election blackout period.

'Traumatic': Joyce has frustrations, Hanson not buying

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson rejects suggestions Barnaby Joyce could replace her in the right-wing party after the NSW MP said he plans to leave his seat.

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Climate 200 tops poll donors as funding list revealed

The amount of money given in donations to candidates from non-major parties at the federal election has been revealed, as well as who chipped in to campaigns.

Schools to face 48-hour deadline for action on bullying

Schools will have to take rapid action on bullying complaints, while teachers will get extra resources to help them respond in a crackdown on harmful behaviour.

Hastie left with a Scarr in Liberals immigration spat

The coalition's immigration lead wants cooler heads to prevail in the migration intake debate after weeks of inflammatory comments from Liberal colleagues.

'Sort it out', junior coalition partner tells Liberals

Nationals leader David Littleproud has begged the Liberals to sort out their squabbling as a fresh poll paints a dire picture for the coalition.

Dodging popular UK firebrand may not be PM's best step

Australia's prime minister may have been better meeting a former Brexiteer who leads opinion polls, a leading political analyst says on his UK visit.

Leader 'supremely confident' despite gossip, polls

A thumping loss at the voting booth and dismal polling has intensified debate about a Liberal leader being replaced but he is brushing off "anonymous gossip".

'Lot of work to do': coalition slump to polling low

The coalition's primary vote has plummeted to its lowest level in Newspoll history, after a controversial week for the opposition on migration.

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