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Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows

Sydney seat back in play as election counting narrows

The seat of Bradfield was called for the Liberals but is back in doubt after postal votes narrowed the gap for independent Nicolette Boele.

Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?

Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?

Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?

Would you drive 30km/h to reduce road deaths?

The success of reduced speed limits in some areas has road safety advocates urging nationwide changes to protect children, parents and the elderly.

Missing election ballot papers found at worker's home

Missing election ballot papers found at worker's home

Missing election ballot papers found at worker's home

Missing election ballot papers found at worker's home

More than 1800 ballots for the Sydney seat of Barton went missing during the election count, later being discovered at the home of a transport worker.

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Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Liberal women reject 'sexist' criticism of party leader

Suggestions that Sussan Ley might have been handed a poisoned chalice after her historic elevation to federal Liberal leader are being shot down.

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

'Regardless of postcode': abortion access laws debated

A bill to improve access to abortions in regional areas has triggered passionate reactions from conservative politicians and is expected to split major parties.

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour

US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.

E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air

E-bike rules written but enforcement up in the air

E-scooters and e-bikes will be allowed to rub shoulders with pedestrians on shared paths at certain speeds in one state, but who will enforce speed limits?

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Cycling buddies caught up in public funding probe

Cycling buddies caught up in public funding probe

Cycling buddies caught up in public funding probe

Cycling buddies caught up in public funding probe

An under-investigation school infrastructure boss, the man overseeing his agency and a contractor hired to work there all rode their bikes together.

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

Huge prison boost creates stir for justice advocates

A bail crackdown has prompted moves to increase prison bed numbers but opposition politicians say the numbers don't add up.

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

'Might be a bit lonely': sole Greens MP claims victory

Elizabeth Watson-Brown will be the only Greens member in federal parliament's lower house after she claimed victory in the Brisbane seat of Ryan.

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

Billion-dollar promise to fix crime woes in Top End

More prison beds and a crackdown on parents who don't send their kids to school are among a territory government's big-ticket budget promises.

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

Ill landholder urges compassion in shift to renewables

A rural landowner locked in a battle over a renewable energy project that would affect his property has begged the government to show humanity and decency.

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals' first female leader promises strong policies

Liberals need to reconnect with Australians who deserted them, Sussan Ley says as her election as the party's first female leader signals an era of refreshment.

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

Election contests heat up as seats go down to the wire

After more than a week of federal election vote-counting, winners are yet to be declared in three seats as the next parliament takes shape.

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Labor revels in election afterglow as ministry sworn in

Smiles were abundant following a big election victory as new and old members of the Labor ministry gathered to be sworn in at Government House.

Bridge closure may cost $1 billion, shut for months

A council fears if the state and federal government don't help pay for a major bridge restoration in one capital city, then drivers will be slugged the cost.

Greens MP quits over party 'scheming and sabotage'

A prominent Greens MP has quit the party and will sit as an independent, citing what she calls "scheming" and mercenary tactics within the party.

Consumers in crossfire despite US-China trade war truce

An index measuring consumer sentiment is improving after the US tariff announcements, but Australians are warned the economic impact still remains uncertain.

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Trump order demands US medicine industry cuts prices

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting a 30-day deadline for drug makers to lower the cost of prescription drugs in the United States.

Kurdish PKK disbands and ends 40-year Turkey insurgency

The Kurdistan Workers Party has decided to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey after four decades of armed conflict.

US and China reach deal to cut trade tariffs - for now

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs for 90 days following talks aiming to end a trade war that's raised fears for the global economy.

Climate target not safe after Nationals leadership vote

After settling a leadership battle, the Nationals have a broader fight on their hands as they debate whether to continue backing a key climate target.

Brisbane's Olympic transport costs fuel funding request

Transport infrastructure for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics will cost "billions", prompting an urgent funding plea to Canberra.

Landmark hormone service call sparks legal challenge

A mother has launched legal action against a state government after her child and other minors were denied gender-affirming hormone treatments.

Albanese flags meetings with world leaders in Rome

Anthony Albanese is eyeing meetings with a number of world leaders when he travels to Rome to attend Pope Leo XIV's inauguration mass.

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