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Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

Linda Burney has left a legacy of improving justice and the well-being of Indigenous people, advocates say, after she announced her resignation from parliament.

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

No 'free lunch' for Australia if Trump gets back in

Australia will be expected to spend more on defence and won't get a "free lunch" should Donald Trump win office, an opposition MP and former soldier says.

Harris elevation 'significant' for women in politics

Harris elevation 'significant' for women in politics

Harris elevation 'significant' for women in politics

Harris elevation 'significant' for women in politics

Campaigners say the likely nomination of Kamala Harris as presidential candidate would be symbolic for the US and other western democracies.

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LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown

LNP hopes clock ticking on Labor in Qld vote countdown

Queensland's opposition is trying to call time on the long-serving Labor government while the treasurer questions how their rivals will fund election promises.

PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath

PM calls for unity and calm in Trump shooting aftermath

Anthony Albanese is calling for political tensions and talk to cool and an end to violence in the wake of a suspected assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage

ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage

Federal cabinet minister Jason Clare has condemned the bombing of schools in Gaza, as Australian Muslims continue to warn they feel disenfranchised by Labor.

Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats

Labor announces new candidates to take on Qld seats

A candidate defeated in the last federal election returns for Labor in the same Queensland seat, with the backing of his "very good friend" the prime minister.

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'Not Labor they elected' as people reel from Gaza war

'Not Labor they elected' as people reel from Gaza war

'Not Labor they elected' as people reel from Gaza war

'Not Labor they elected' as people reel from Gaza war

Fatima Payman has defended keeping her Senate seat after being elected on a Labor ticket, saying her community is upset at a lack of action on the war in Gaza.

Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options

Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options

Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options

Biden carries on campaigning as Democrats mull options

Pressure on embattled President Joe Biden from Congress is likely to ramp up in the coming days as donors mull their willingness to keep funding his campaign.

Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Sunak, Starmer clash in testy final UK election debate

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer have tussled over tax, immigration, gender and Brexit in their final debate before next Thursday’s UK election.

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

Former councillor spared jail for vote tampering

A man who tampered with 23 postal ballots to help elect himself to a local council seat has been fined $20,000 and avoided prison for the crime.

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

West provoked invasion of Ukraine: UK's Nigel Farage

Politicians from across the spectrum have spoken out against right-wing UK reformist Nigel Farage's claim the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Dutton preferred PM but election win remains unlikely

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has edged out Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister with voters marking down Labor on the economy and protecting borders.

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Biden slams US Supreme Court at star-studded fundraiser

Hollywood celebrities George Clooney and Julia Roberts were among the guests at a fundraiser for Joe Biden that raised $42 million for his re-election campaign.

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Age a central issue in US election as Trump turns 78

The ages of rival presidential candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden often receive more attention than substantive policy issues in the run-up to the US poll.

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

Climate shuffles forward as a major election priority

Climate action is set to be a major election battleground as the coalition puts the finishing touches on its nuclear policy and Climate 200 lists target seats.

Sunak, Starmer hit election trail as UK campaigns begin

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is hitting the campaign trail after announcing a general election will take place on July 4.

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Greens confirm Victorian leader's federal seat tilt

Samantha Ratnam is stepping down as Victoria's Greens leader as the party targets Bob Hawke's old seat of Wills at the next federal election.

Liberal candidate wins by-election for ex-PM's seat

A by-election to decide who replaces former prime minister Scott Morrison as the federal member for Cook has been won by fellow Liberal Simon Kennedy.

Andrew Constance wins Liberal preselection for Gilmore

Andrew Constance will contest the NSW seat of Gilmore for the Liberal Party at the next federal election after winning a preselection ballot.

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.

Putin master of all he surveys as Russians cast ballots

The war in Ukraine has ensured strong support for President Vladimir Putin as Russian voters cast their ballots in an election only he can win.

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.

Date set for poll to elect Scott Morrison's replacement

Voters in Cook will head to the polls next month in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for former prime minister Scott Morrison.

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