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Coalition cosies up to One Nation with preferences in ceasefire after 30-year war
In 139 of the 147 seats where One Nation is running a candidate, the Coalition will recommend that its voters put One Nation ...
Early voting in the 2025 election is now open. Find out if you're eligible and where early voting centres are near you
Early voting opens today, with less than a fortnight until election day on Saturday, May 3. Find out if you're eligible to ...
Three big disability issues the next government needs to address
On the eve of a new parliament, these are three areas disability advocates want addressed, write Evan Young and Nas ...
Calls for better planning as Aussie suburbs feel the squeeze amid migration, housing pressures
The vast majority of new arrivals in Australia end up in our capital cities. Experts and locals weigh in on how it's affecting our housing crisis.
New industrial relations laws prompt concerns about return to 'bad old days' in Pilbara
As a storm brews over federal industrial relations changes, government critics say increased worker power will take the ...
Widow who helped husband’s suicide at Dignitas says she has ‘no regrets’
A widow who took her husband to Dignitas in Switzerland for a ‘peaceful death’ has spoken out and said she has no regrets.
‘Copied the MAGA model’: The ‘grassroots’ lobby group funded by some of Australia’s richest
The Advance propaganda machine is aimed at ordinary Australians but backed by some of our wealthiest – and has links to a right-wing US foundation.
Can I vote early in the federal election? When does pre-polling start?
The federal election is less than a month away. But if you can't make it to the voting booths on election day, there are ...
Federal election 2025 live: Labor accused of being 'sneaky' over request for Indonesia air base briefing — as it happened
Anthony Albanese is in Brisbane and Peter Dutton is in Sydney today, following last night's leaders debate. Follow live.
Company associated with Betoota Advocate contracted to run PM's re-election podcast strategy
The prime minister has appeared on many podcasts this year to make his case for re-election. It turns out the firm quietly ...
Unsolicited email from Liberal Party directed voter to data harvesting operation when they clicked unsubscribe
When voter Peter Magor received an unsolicited campaign email from the Liberal Party, he assumed he could unsubscribe. But ...
'Learn From Hindus': CM Yogi’s Namaz Ban On Roads Triggers Political Showdown
Opposition parties raised protests against the upcoming Waqf Amendment Bill which is expected to be tabled in Lok Sabha on Wednesday (April 2). INDI alliance partners Congress and Samajwadi Party led ...