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PM dodges golf talk after polls put Labor back on par

PM dodges golf talk after polls put Labor back on par

The prime minister has sought to dodge comparisons with Masters golf champion Rory McIlroy but says he is not taking for granted his lead in the polls.

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

Policy no quick fix with housing 'too far out of reach'

An economist has warned election policies for first homebuyers risk pushing prices up when many aspiring home owners think they're already beyond reach.

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

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US tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon

US tariffs on imported semiconductor chips coming soon

Donald Trump has flagged new tariffs on smartphones, computers and some other electronics as the trade war saga sparks the most volatile markets in five years.

Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.

Spat? What spat? Luxon denies trade tensions in NZ

Spat? What spat? Luxon denies trade tensions in NZ

Winston Peters, the wily veteran of New Zealand politics, appears to be dialling up pressure on his boss Chris Luxon ahead of a leadership handover.

Ukraine says 32 killed in Russian ballistic missile hit

Ukraine says 32 killed in Russian ballistic missile hit

Russian ballistic missiles have hit the city of Sumy in northern Ukraine, killing at least 32 people and injuring dozens more, local authorities say.

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Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

Labor rouses true believers as campaign hits full swing

The official launch of Labor's campaign in a key state sets the stage for a down-to-the-wire election battle as the prime minister looks to boost momentum.

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Election hits final stretch as major sweeteners pledged

Australians wanting to buy their first home and taxpayers looking for cost of living reprieve have become the centrepiece of the major parties' pitches.

Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Dutton looks to the past as he plans for the future

Surrounded by Liberal luminaries, Peter Dutton is hoping to follow their footsteps all the way to Kirribilli House as he vows to "get Australia back on track".

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

Us excludes smartphones and computers from tariffs

The big tech industry can breathe a huge sigh of relief after President Donald Trump's administration exempted smartphones and computers from tariffs.

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

Planning processes punted to fast-track stadium build

A contentious stadium, needed for a state to be granted its own AFL team, will be fast-tracked after long delays have undermined confidence in the project.

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

Iran, US agree to reconvene after 'positive' talks

"Productive" nuclear talks between Iran and the United States have concluded after more than two hours in Oman, with both sides set to reconvene next week.

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran, US meet for nuclear talks amid regional tensions

Iran and the US are meeting for talks aimed at addressing Tehran's nuclear program amid the shadow of regional conflict and Donald Trump's military threats.

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Australia, Indonesia strengthen ties amid tariff hikes

Global trade concerns are a key topic of conversation between Australia and Indonesia as US trade tariffs wreak uncertainty among governments and markets.

Ferries and celebrities as pollies dash to win the west

Major parties have focused their attention on the west with ferry rides and celebrity appearances kicking off another day of campaigning.

China retaliates again in Trump's escalating trade war

The White House says Donald Trump's trade advisors are aiming to strike trade deals during a 90-day tariff pause, as the global trade war continues.

'No more bills': why batteries may change energy market

Helping more households capture solar power in a battery could have a market-wide impact, although some could miss out on the biggest savings.

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Election 2025 shake-up for traditional bush politics

Disasters and the cost-of-living squeeze have created a void for Independents to rise up in regional Australia, as the coalition fights for once safe seats.

No town is too far in Nationals' fight for the regions

Nationals Leader David Littleproud wants to leave a legacy etched across regional Australia as a week-long tour provides glimpses into where it can happen.

China raises tariffs on US goods to 125 per cent

China is raising tariffs on US goods from 84 per cent to 125 per cent as the trade war unleashed by US President Donald Trump continues to escalate.

Ex-state Liberal leader 'used cocaine to escape stress'

A former Liberal leader who has admitted supplying cocaine to friends says his reputation has been destroyed and he does not deserve further punishment.

Australian defence budget 'cannibalised' for AUKUS

Australia's nuclear submarine deal with the US and UK is at risk because of a lack of extra defence spending by Labor, the opposition claims.

Flood-stricken town pledges survival as locals unite

A town devastated by floods that left hundreds of people homeless is pleading not to be forgotten as the news cycle moves on during an election campaign.

Experts debunk Liberal's inflation claim against Labor

Experts have called out a claim made in a Liberal Party election campaign advertisement about inflation in Australia under Labor.

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