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Trump boards garbage truck to highlight Biden comment

Trump boards garbage truck to highlight Biden comment

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are campaigning in the make-or-break state of North Carolina as their close US presidential race heads into the final days.

Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access

Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access

Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access

Push to expand Medicare for better mental health access

Australians could have improved access to mental health support under a Greens election proposal to shore up the psychology workforce and expand Medicare.

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

PM: I never called ex-Qantas boss for flight perks

The prime minister has emphatically denied calling Qantas's former chief executive for flight upgrades, pouring cold water on an incendiary political dogfight.

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Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Harris warns of 'chaos' under another Trump presidency

Kamala Harris has cast the US election as a choice between "freedom" and "chaos".

'I'm not a Nazi', Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs

'I'm not a Nazi', Trump tells rally; Harris talks jobs

Donald Trump has attacked Kamala Harris by falsely claiming that she was letting “some of the worst criminals in the world" into the US.

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

Premier promises to release secret corruption reports

The votes are still being tallied but Queensland's newly-sworn in premier is already making big moves, vowing to release secret corruption reports.

Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue

Parties set sights on federal poll as state turns blue

A change of government in the Sunshine State has left the major parties pondering a different plan of attack for the upcoming federal election.

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Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Premier makes a splash in the polls as race narrows

Buoyed by an eleventh-hour boost in the polls, Queensland's premier is hoping to surf a wave of momentum as Labor attempts to claim a fourth term in office.

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

LNP candidate 'not fit for office' over Hitler joke

A far north Queensland candidate has come under fire for joking about her German heritage after her election poster was defaced with a Hitler moustache.

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Opposition on song ahead of Queensland election

Premier Steven Miles has rubbished the LNP's kids' health care commitment, calling the opposition leader a "dill" for announcing a policy that already exists.

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

Harris to mark 60th birthday as Trump hits McDonald's

After appearing with singer Lizzo in Detroit, Kamala Harris is marking the beginning of early voting in the US presidential election - and her 60th birthday.

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Premier blasts LNP's 'fresh start' youth justice reform

Crime is making headlines again on the Queensland election campaign as the Labor government hits back at the LNP's planned youth justice reforms.

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Premier apologises for 'sub-optimal' hospital care

Queensland's premier has had a bump in the polls a week out from the state election as he issues a personal apology on the campaign trail.

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Trump blames Zelenskiy for starting war with Russia

Donald Trump has slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for failing to seek peace with Russia.

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LNP candidate attacked in 'political shakedown'

A regional LNP candidate in the upcoming Queensland election was attacked just 20km from home, in what is being described as a political shakedown.

Harris grilled on Fox News over immigration and Biden

Kamala Harris has told Fox News that her presidency “will not be a continuation of Joe Biden's presidency” if she wins the US election.

'Slogan salad': Barbs exchanged at Qld election debate

The Queensland premier and opposition leader have butted heads in their second leadership debate, with abortion laws emerging as a key issue ahead of the poll.

Trump says economic policies won't boost US debt

Donald Trump says he will levy a high tariff on vehicles assembled in and imported from Mexico - as high as 200 per cent.

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LNP drum up support after dancing around costings

The Queensland opposition has drummed up interest for its youth crime prevention measures after being accused of dancing around costings ahead of the election.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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