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India downgrades Pakistan ties after Kashmir attack

India downgrades Pakistan ties after Kashmir attack

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says a river treaty that allows for sharing of water with Pakistan will be suspended after militants killed 26 in Kashmir.

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.

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DV offences proposed in Dutton plan to tackle violence

DV offences proposed in Dutton plan to tackle violence

New domestic violence offences and a national register are among the measures being promised by the coalition to address the scourge of domestic violence.

PM pledges minerals reserve amid 'global uncertainty'

PM pledges minerals reserve amid 'global uncertainty'

Anthony Albanese will unveil a critical minerals strategic reserve in a mining state which could hold the key to his re-election hopes.

Campaign attacks to ramp up in sprint to poll finish

Campaign attacks to ramp up in sprint to poll finish

With Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese trading increasingly personal barbs, experts say negative campaigning is likely to intensify as election day draws near.

Ex-state Liberal leader to learn fate over coke supply

Ex-state Liberal leader to learn fate over coke supply

A former state Liberal leader who supplied cocaine to friends and used the drug as a "form of escapism" faces a fine and possible conviction over the crime.

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AEC identify person behind unauthorised poll pamphlets

AEC identify person behind unauthorised poll pamphlets

AEC identify person behind unauthorised poll pamphlets

The electoral commission says the person who distributed 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets in the Sydney seat of Wentworth had no party or candidate links.

'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

'Easiest decision': campaign hits close to home for PM

Before taking his campaign west, Anthony Albanese has opened up about his mother while unveiling upgrades for a women's health centre.

Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Qantas labour hire workers due to land major pay rise

Hundreds of Qantas labour hire workers are set to receive a big pay rise under Labor's landmark "same job, same pay" reforms after a union deal.

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

Coalition plans Pacific labour review, unclear on aid

The coalition will review the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility scheme, which has grown to include more than 30,000 workers, should it win the May 3 election.

Undeliverable: hospital expansion plan on life support

Undeliverable: hospital expansion plan on life support

Undeliverable: hospital expansion plan on life support

Undeliverable: hospital expansion plan on life support

A damning review into a state's hospital expansion plan has found that projects are "undeliverable" in their current form after a rushed procurement process.

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Coalition unpacks tax hike plan to fund defence splurge

Peter Dutton has promised a coalition government would raise defence spending and rely on higher income taxes to partially fund the pledge.

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Bessent expects US-China trade tensions de-escalation

A de-escalation in China-US trade tensions will happen in the "very near future," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly told investors.

Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail.

Church leaders speak glowingly of 'Aussie-like' Pope

Australian Catholics are mourning and remembering Pope Francis as a man of simple piety who gave them hope for the church's future, after his death aged 88.

Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

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Eager voters ditch tradition, hit the ballot box early

Energy prices, housing supply and how leaders handle Donald Trump are among the issues on the minds of early voters as the first election ballots are cast.

'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

The election contest is heating up in the bush, with Nationals leader David Littleproud making a return trip to a regional seat the party can't afford to lose.

Nuclear power could take the shine off Aussie aluminium

Three out of Australia's four aluminium smelters could risk closure if Australia adopts nuclear power, reducing energy supplied to industry.

Neighbours 'shame' TV star after Nazi salute charge

A former actor and political candidate, who starred in Neighbours and McLeod's Daughters, has faced court charged with performing a Nazi salute.

Trump approval rating tanks as policies prove unpopular

A new poll shows poll that Americans who disapprove of US President Donald Trump's performance outnumber those who approve, on every issue in the poll.

'Part of me': PM reflects on faith after Pope's death

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Pope Francis for his humility and embrace of social justice following the pontiff's death.

Uni degree review for genocide-accused ex-foreign PM

An Australian university's honorary law degree for an ex-Bangladeshi leader is under review after they were accused of crimes against humanity.

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