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Cards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats

Cards stacked against women contesting unwinnable seats

There are fewer women than men running in the federal election and those who manage to get their name on the ballot paper often face unwinnable contests.

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Aussies worry about harmful deepfakes but share anyway

Most Australian voters say they are seeing more political deepfakes online and want regulation, but some share suspect content without checking.

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Thirsty nuclear plants 'could suck water from farmers'

Farmers and businesses may be forced to surrender gigalitres of water to fuel proposed nuclear power stations due to their inland locations, a report claims.

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PM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton

PM wins first election campaign debate against Dutton

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have clashed during the first leaders' debate ahead of the federal election, as the two fielded questions on cost of living.

Nats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

Nats pledge to help stranded Aussies on road to care

Nationals leader David Littleproud is hoping to win over voters unable to easily access healthcare, aged care and childcare as he tours regional Australia.

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

State rewiring energy future as project blows out again

Emissions reduction targets will be scrapped and gas exploration expanded under proposals by Queensland's government to rewire its energy future.

Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment

Doctor covering 150 patients pleads for fair treatment

Henry Crayton worked 135 hours in the past fortnight with just one day off, covering 150 patients per shift - and he's not alone in wanting better treatment.

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China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

China vows to 'fight to the end' over US tariffs threat

"The US ... threat to escalate tariffs against China is a mistake on top of a mistake ... again exposing the American side's blackmailing nature," China says.

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

PM accused of 'condemning young people' at health pitch

A protester has heckled the prime minister over the government's record on climate change while he was announcing big spending plans for youth mental health.

Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

Risks of recession casts shadow over leaders' debate

As economic headwinds emerge after US-imposed tariffs, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are vying to lay claim to being the best bet to deal with them.

Vow insulation discounts won't repeat tradie tragedies

Vow insulation discounts won't repeat tradie tragedies

Vow insulation discounts won't repeat tradie tragedies

Vow insulation discounts won't repeat tradie tragedies

A state government has dismissed concerns that discounted home insulation could lead to a repeat of a disastrous program that cost four workers their lives.

Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks

Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks

Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks

Tehran pushes back on Trump claim of US-Iran nuke talks

Donald Trump says the United States will hold direct talks with Iran about its nuclear program on the weekend, but Iran says the negotiations would be indirect.

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Counting hateful incidents no exact science, cop admits

Police say their tallying of anti-Semitic and Islamophobic incidents is a "loose capture" as numbers quoted by the premier are called into question.

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

Intent irrelevant as caravan hoax dubbed anti-Semitism

A senior police officer resisted describing a hoax explosive-laden caravan as a "criminal con job", saying it was anti-Semitic regardless of motivation.

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Turning point as campaign hits family work-life balance

The Liberals' work-from-home policy reversal comes as academics call on government to allow greater flexibility in balancing employment, care and families.

'Everything money': Greta's pitch to PM on living costs

It seems even young Australians aren't immune to cost-of-living pressures, as Anthony Albanese found out while meeting a family on the campaign trail.

No child's play for Nationals in regional battleground

National Party leader David Littleproud has kicked off a renewed battle to win back a key coalition seat, promising to even the score in regional Australia.

Dutton keeps on trucking in bid for marginal seats

Peter Dutton has sought to put cost-of-living pressures back on the campaign agenda, hitching a ride in a fuel truck after being forced to ditch a key policy.

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US tariff 'medicine' causes turmoil in global markets

As global financial markets plunge, sparking fears of a global trade war and recession, Donald Trump has doubled down on administering US tariff "medicine".

Dutton flips on work-from-home ban to salvage support

Peter Dutton has conceded plans to stop public servants from working at home were a mistake and ditched the proposal as he tries to regain lost ground.

Star Liberal candidate slammed over housing 'lie'

An Oxford University-educated Liberal candidate has admitted she owns apartments in London and Canberra after selling herself to voters as a renter.

Electoral roll deadline looms for federal poll

More Australians will be able to vote in the upcoming federal election than ever before, but time is running out to make sure people can have their say.

Labor gains: polling shows majority government in sight

Labor is opening up its lead over the coalition with just weeks until Australians take to the ballot boxes, polling shows.

Teal MP Zoe Daniel vows to break 'partisan gridlock'

Teal MP Zoe Daniel, who won a blue-ribbon inner Melbourne seat, is touting her independent credentials in a tight electoral race between the major parties.

Le Pen evokes spirit of MLK at Paris rally

Some 15,000 Marine Le Pen supporters waved French flags and chanted as they gathered in central Paris to fight her ban from running for office.

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