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'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws

'Needs to stop': fatal stabbing triggers hard bail laws

Another bail crackdown has been triggered by a store owner's fatal stabbing in a crime-hit territory, but critics are calling for more to be done.

Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority

Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority

Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority

Coalition makes infrastructure its top Pacific priority

Peter Dutton says a $2 billion pledge towards Pacific infrastructure is not an attempt to put distance between his party and Donald Trump, who has cut US aid.

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Prices coming down as Coles keeps tabs on Trump tariffs

Coles has recorded a 3.7 per cent sales boost over the most recent quarter, revealing prices have started to drop but US tariffs remain front of mind.

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'Good to see': Albo laughs off Tiger King's endorsement

'Good to see': Albo laughs off Tiger King's endorsement

Colourful and controversial Netflix star Joe Exotic has weighed in on the federal election, producing a surprise endorsement of Anthony Albanese.

Murky waters surround federal salmon farm review

Murky waters surround federal salmon farm review

A federal assessment of salmon farming in a marginal federal seat continues despite law changes designed to ensure the future of the industry.

Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules

Aussies prompt politicians for real action on AI rules

More than two-in-three Australians want restrictions on artificial intelligence technology, but the issue has not been raised in election campaigning.

Dutton dines out on voters' mortgage belt malcontent

Dutton dines out on voters' mortgage belt malcontent

Peter Dutton has visited a crisis support charity and a yum-cha restaurant in a push to drum up election support for the coalition in the outer suburbs.

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Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM

Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM

Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM

Albanese pitches certainty in bid for second term as PM

In a major speech days out from election day, Anthony Albanese has made the case that he is a safe pair of hands during a time of global upheaval.

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

'Obsolete' childcare activity test in election focus

While high-quality, universal and affordable healthcare is the goal, federal politicians are grappling with the multiple steps needed to get there.

Trump touts economy at rally to mark 100 days in office

Trump touts economy at rally to mark 100 days in office

Trump touts economy at rally to mark 100 days in office

Trump touts economy at rally to mark 100 days in office

Donald Trump was in campaign mode at a rally celebrating the 100th day of his second term as president, hailing wins and airing familiar grudges and grievances.

PM backs call to ban Trumpet of Patriots spam texts

PM backs call to ban Trumpet of Patriots spam texts

PM backs call to ban Trumpet of Patriots spam texts

PM backs call to ban Trumpet of Patriots spam texts

The prime minister has signalled support for calls to ban unsolicited campaign text messages such as those from Clive Palmer's Trumpet of Patriots party.

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

PM confident of Trump phone call after election outcome

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans to call Donald Trump to talk about US tariffs on Australian goods, if Labor wins the election.

'I won't miss the pressure': Antony Green calls time

'I won't miss the pressure': Antony Green calls time

'I won't miss the pressure': Antony Green calls time

'I won't miss the pressure': Antony Green calls time

After more than three decades of crunching the numbers on polling night, ABC election guru Antony Green is preparing to step out of the spotlight.

Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

Trump signs order to ease car tariffs burden

US President Donald Trump has signed an order on car tariffs designed to give some relief to the auto industry on the eve of his 100th day in office.

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Inside ex-Liberal heartland where roads, wind rule vote

Rundown roads, offshore wind farms and drought assistance are on the minds of voters in a now-marginal electorate the size of Belgium.

Helping or haunting, past PMs pop up on campaign trail

Some former prime ministers are helping their parties on the campaign trail, others are keeping a lower profile and one is not holding back on criticism.

Canada opposition leader loses seat as PM's party wins

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has lost his seat in the Canadian parliament to Liberal Party candidate Bruce Fanjoy in his Ottawa constituency.

Wave of case issues expected in mass DNA retesting

DNA will be kept for longer to ensure serious crimes are investigated properly as authorities prepare to check masses of forensics for serious lab failings.

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'They want honesty': Pauline Hanson pumped about polls

With support for One Nation rising in the polls, Pauline Hanson is confident the controversial minor party will help decide the federal election outcome.

Carney wins election, warns Trump trying to own Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals have retained power but it's not yet clear if he will be able to form a majority government.

Cosplayers and chaos for disrupted Dutton campaign

The opposition leader's electorate office has been vandalised and protesters in hazmat suits interrupted his media event on a bumpy day on the campaign trail.

Pooches and pollsters point to popular prime minister

The prime minister has basked in the attention of curious locals and friendly pooches in a safe Labor seat but not everyone was happy to see him.

Dutton hopeful suburbs can deliver special victory

The "quiet Australians" who delivered a Liberal predecessor an unlikely election victory could hand the party another unexpected poll win, Peter Dutton insists.

Gambling reform advocates up pressure in marginal seats

Gambling harm advocates will focus on marginal seats in the final days of the election campaign, urging politicians across the spectrum to find their voice.

Indigenous used as political football in Welcome debate

Aboriginal people are being used as a political football in an "outdated and tired match" and critics miss the point of Welcome to Country, an advocate says.

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