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'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.

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

Harris VP pick Tim Walz rallies Democratic convention

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.

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'Ready for new chapter': Obamas rouse crowd for Harris

'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

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

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.

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

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.

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Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

Trump campaign says it was hacked, blames Iran

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

Harris promises tax-free tips for hospitality workers

Harris promises tax-free tips for hospitality workers

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

Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana

Harris campaigns in Arizona as Trump rallies in Montana

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

Trump's chopper emergency tale raises eyebrows

Trump's chopper emergency tale raises eyebrows

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

Opposition leader can't run state after claim: premier

Opposition leader can't run state after claim: premier

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

Trump seeking to blunt Harris campaign's momentum

Trump seeking to blunt Harris campaign's momentum

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.

Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

Senior minister leaves legacy as Indigenous trailblazer

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

'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

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

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

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

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.

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