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'What would your mother say?': parties clash on housing

'What would your mother say?': parties clash on housing

As Australians priced out of the housing market wait for answers, politicians have played the blame game in a fiery television debate.

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end

"I don't want them to go higher because at a certain point you make it where people don't buy," Donald Trump says of the tariffs he has imposed on China.

Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris

Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris

Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris

Europe and Ukraine make case as Rubio visits Paris

The US's Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff are meeting Ukrainian and European officials worried about America's overtures towards Russia in talks to end the war.

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Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

Dutton shows sweeter side in chocolate shop stop

The opposition leader has bared his sweet tooth, grinning from ear to ear as he made a campaign stop at a chocolate shop ahead of the Easter holidays.

Dutton 'believes in climate change' despite debate call

Dutton 'believes in climate change' despite debate call

After initially suggesting questions on the impact of climate change were best left to scientists, Peter Dutton has sought to clarify his position.

Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting

Serious flaws at hospital where kids died after waiting

A scathing report accuses the operator of a controversial hospital where two children died of inaction and failing to meet healthcare standards.

Doin' it for the kids: PM's pride in childcare legacy

Doin' it for the kids: PM's pride in childcare legacy

The prime minister touted the government's childcare reforms as he targeted a marginal Liberal-held seat in Brisbane's east.

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Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve

Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve

Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve

Leaders split hares on facts before Easter reprieve

Labor and the coalition are accusing each other of having a loose relationship with the truth after several missteps and personal attacks heading into Easter.

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Trump hails 'big progress' in tariffs talks with Japan

Donald Trump and Japanese officials have taken part in talks on tariffs, as the US president's trade war continues to spook global markets.

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

PM and Dutton trade barbs in mid-campaign showdown

Humility and some hostility was on show as the prime minister and opposition leader returned to the stage for their second election debate.

Parents reveal toll of devastating hospital death

Parents reveal toll of devastating hospital death

Parents reveal toll of devastating hospital death

Parents reveal toll of devastating hospital death

Parents of a child who died after being treated at a Sydney hospital run in a public-private partnership have opened up on their loss.

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Petrol pumps and care clinics: how campaigns compare

Australians will be asked to choose between competing ideals as the prime minister's "state daddy" style goes up against Peter Dutton's car-heavy image.

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Dutton brushes off PNG minister's Labor endorsement

Peter Dutton has downplayed rare election-period comments from the foreign minister of Papua New Guinea, who says he prefers a Labor win.

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

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Traditional owners hail land claim after 45-year wait

Traditional owners are celebrating the return of more than 400,000 hectares of Country following four decades of negotiations and legal proceedings.

Teddy bears and toddlers as Dutton sways to softer side

The opposition leader is trying to forge a softer personality on the campaign trail after years spent as the coalition's hard man.

Frugal Kiwi government takes axe to central bank budget

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is "redesigning" its operations after the government announced funding cuts of 25 per cent from July.

Trump plays critical minerals card in tariff trade war

A national security review of critical minerals imports has been ordered by President Donald Trump in an escalation of his dispute with global trading partners.

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Dutton denies verballing Indonesian leader on Russia

Peter Dutton rejects claims he made false statements about the Indonesian president on Russian war planes, while Labor is also sidestepping questions.

PM says security risks won't stop him, has faith in AFP

Australian election campaigns are characterised by close engagement between politicians and voters, but security threats risk limiting one-to-one interactions.

Households make room as renters share living costs pain

More struggling, noodle-eating students are moving in together as rents soar in cities and pledges to fix the housing crisis dominate the federal election.

Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes

Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator".

Barriers to clear in private-public hospital talks

A private hospital operator's plans to sell its facility to the state could face a few barriers, as a taskforce probes the contract ahead of negotiations.

Buoyed PM touts Aussie values not 'Americanised' health

The prime minister has talked up his personal connection to Medicare as he defends Labor's slender hold on one battleground seat.

Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

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