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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.

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.

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.

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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

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

Zelenskiy wants Democrats to win, Trump tells rally

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".

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

New Sri Lankan leader sworn in as big challenges loom

Sri Lankan voters have rejected an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis and elected a Marxist-leaning coalition in its place.

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PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

PM's early election warning labelled an 'empty threat'

The prime minister has threatened a double dissolution over resistance to his government's housing policy but experts don't think this will benefit his party.

Labor 'delusional' as poll shows coalition in the lead

Labor 'delusional' as poll shows coalition in the lead

Labor 'delusional' as poll shows coalition in the lead

Labor 'delusional' as poll shows coalition in the lead

A new poll showing the federal coalition ahead of Labor mirrors trends in other recent voter surveys, despite the government's cost-of-living relief measures.

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

Teal MP won't 'cannibalise' crossbench as seat scrapped

The teal-held seat of North Sydney will be abolished at the next election, forcing its independent MP to reconsider her political future.

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Harris puts Trump on defensive in combative debate

Kamala Harris has made a forceful case against Donald Trump in their debate, getting under his skin as they clashed on topics such as immigration and abortion.

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

Harris to tour battleground states after debating Trump

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.

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

'People want a voice at table': teal aims for Lib seat

An environmental lawyer and advisor to federal teal MPs will try to seize a long-held Liberal seat, saying voters' alternative is a party in "absolute chaos".

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Harris takes on Gaza war, tyranny in convention finale

Kamala Harris has summoned Americans to fight tyranny and chart a “new way forward” as she accepted the Democratic party’s nomination for president.

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Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Former coach Tim Walz has thanked Democrats for "bringing the joy" and given them a pep talk as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's running mate.

'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.

Not 'realistic' Libs didn't know deadline: commissioner

The NSW Liberals have threatened legal action after the state's electoral commission refused to extend a deadline for local government candidate nominations.

Liberals' council nomination extension plea rejected

The NSW electoral commissioner has rejected the state Liberals' request for more time after the party failed to nominate candidates for a string of local seats.

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Ex-state leader, army veteran in mix for federal tilt

The Nationals WA have preselected former state opposition leader Mia Davies to face off against the Liberal's army veteran Matt Moran in a new federal seat.

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

Iran's foreign ministry has rejected claims it was responsible for hacking into the internal communications of Donald Trump's presidential election campaign.

Harris promises tax-free tips for hospitality workers

Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz have wrapped up a multi-day tour of battleground states with a promise to service workers their tips won't be taxed.

Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana

The battle of the west heats up as Kamala Harris campaigns in Arizona and Donald Trump hits Montana, which could decide which party controls the US Senate.

Trump's chopper emergency tale raises eyebrows

Donald Trump's harrowing story about almost crashing in a helicopter has surprised those who were also onboard.

Opposition leader can't run state after claim: premier

The Queensland premier says the opposition leader is not fit for the top job after liquidators claimed he led a company that may have been trading insolvent.

Trump seeking to blunt Harris campaign's momentum

Donald Trump is taking his campaign to a state that favours Democrats but could be in his reach as he seeks to counter his surging new opponent Kamala Harris.

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