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Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

Gamer senator takes to streaming in chase of youth vote

As Gen Zs and millennials become the country's dominant voting bloc, politicians are exploring new horizons and platforms to try to grab their attention.

Iran, US agree on third round of talks after 'progress'

Iran, US agree on third round of talks after 'progress'

Iran, US agree on third round of talks after 'progress'

Iran, US agree on third round of talks after 'progress'

Iranian officials say indirect talks with the United States have been held in a "constructive atmosphere" and that further expert-level discussions are planned.

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Palmer makes pitch to Patriots at campaign launch

Billionaire Clive Palmer has made his pitch to party faithful's after launching the Trumpet of Patriots campaign at his own resort.

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Dutton, PM butt heads at Easter show as voting nears

Dutton, PM butt heads at Easter show as voting nears

With election day two weeks away, Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese tapped into their animal spirits to drum up more votes at the Royal Easter Show.

Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives

Coalition courts businesses with more tax incentives

Small businesses have welcomed tax incentives announced by Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, after the coalition disappointed corporate leaders on workplace laws.

Dutton 'dressed up as lamb' on working from home: Labor

Dutton 'dressed up as lamb' on working from home: Labor

Labor has promised to legislate penalty rate protections and is warning that the coalition will revive its dropped proposal to ban working from home.

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

Aussie authors launch bid to close the book on AI theft

More than 1700 Australian authors have reported their works were stolen to train AI software but experts say lawsuits may be a gamble and new laws are needed.

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Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Transparency, whistleblowing key themes in target seats

Undecided voters in marginal seats being targeted by independents are overwhelmingly in support of whistleblower protections and say it could sway their vote.

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Dutton talks up diversity in multicultural street walk

Peter Dutton has spent his Good Friday with Australia's multicultural communities as he tries to turn around his election chances in the campaign's final weeks.

US senator meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

US senator meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

US senator meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

US senator meets wrongly deported man in El Salvador

US senator Chris Van Hollen has met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, coming face-to-face with the wrongly deported man after visiting El Salvador to push for his release.

Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter

Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter

Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter

Campaign goes to the dogs as leaders pause for Easter

As leaders adopt a more relaxed pace on the campaign trail for the Easter holidays, polling shows the coalition's primary vote has fallen to a historic low.

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

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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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