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Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese have both cancelled events to mourn the death of Pope Francis as the Opposition leader blames Labor lies for poor polling. FOLLOW IT LIVE
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The Coalition has accused the Labor government of being soft on crime as early voting begins for the May 3 federal election.
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Anthony Albanese has cancelled campaign events this morning to mourn the death of Pope Francis as early voting centres open across Australia. FOLLOW IT LIVE
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It's a complex issue that impacts everything from housing to cost of living and the Aussie economy - but politicians are wary to address it.
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Those travelling on Sydney trains this evening should expect delays, after trains on multiple lines were halted for a police operation.
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An explosive secret email has exposed what really went on behind the scenes when Daniel Andrews locked down millions of Victorians during the pandemic.
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Hundreds of early voting centres will open from today as Labor tries to set itself up as better economic managers by targeting the LNP's major policy announcement costings. FOLLOW IT LIVE
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Australia's major parties have been accused of ditching rational economic policies in favour of a spendathon" to win votes ahead of the May 3 election.
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Punters looking to take part in a game of two-up on Anzac Day will have to look elsewhere after a Sydney RSL club announced it would be axing the tradition.
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Almost a week on from the horrific death of a marketing executive in her Sydney home, police have not laid any charges and many questions remain.
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Bruce Morcombe, the father of murder victim Daniel Morcombe, has backed Peter Dutton's bold plan to set up a national public child sex offender register.
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Labor's leader and deputy have both refused to answer a key question in the wake of reports Russia asked for access to a military airbase on Australia's doorstep.
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Chilling footage captured the moment an idiot" disappeared after being swept from a rock pool by a monster wave. Now he's emerged to tell his side of the story.
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Peter Dutton has made a bold call after it was pointed out to him there is no recent poll that suggests he could be the PM after the election.
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Hollywood megastar Russell Crowe's thoughts on Anthony Albanese's leadership have emerged in a clip circulating on social media.
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The Prime Minister has been called out by protesters as he toured the NSW south coast, with one woman demanding to know: Where's Albanese?'
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Coalition frontbencher Bridget McKenzie has stared down the barrel of a camera in a terse interview on Sky News, making a major promise to voters on Medicare.
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Here's your full guide to what shops are open and shut on today's public holiday.
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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton plans to introduce new post and boast" social media laws as part of a $750m pledge into crime prevention.
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The fiancee of a father-of-six who was killed in a shocking Easter Sunday stabbing has revealed his final words to her.
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New polling has unearthed fresh insight into how the Australian public will approach the upcoming election.
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Labor is edging towards a narrow victory, according to the latest Newspoll, as Opposition Leader Peter Dutton continues to sink in popularity.
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With just 12 days until the election both major parties are running out of time, however a new poll reveals the Coalition is still struggling to gain ground.
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Over-the-moon parents Brittany Higgins and hubby David Sharaz have showed off their little bundle of joy for Easter.
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The 72-year-old, who was jailed for life for the brutal murders of several women across NSW and Victoria, has died in a Sydney hospital.
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A father-of-six has been identified as the victim of a shocking Easter Sunday stabbing in Melbourne's popular Chapel Street precinct.
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A sixth person has drowned after wild weather whipped up dangerous seas across the country over the Easter long weekend.
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Investigations are underway into a massive brawl involving up to 40 people in a Pyrmont park after a party boat docked late on Saturday.
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For a while, Pie Face seemed like a delicious homegrown business success story, conquering Aussie retail and setting its sights on the world - until it all crumbled.
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Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have shared messages of hope and kindness in their addresses ahead of Easter Sunday.
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Olympian Nova Peris and 12 other prominent Aussies have backed a new campaign urging all Australians to stand up together to restore the peaceful harmony that makes us the envy of the world.
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Victoria Police have provided an update after a man died following a stabbing in Melbourne's popular Chapel Street precinct early on Easter morning.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have marked Easter Sunday quietly, as they prepare to enter the crucial final two weeks before the May 3 election.
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A man has died following a fatal stabbing in Melbourne's popular Chapel Street precinct early on Easter morning.
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A mystery great white dubbed Bruce" has triggered safety alerts across Adelaide's southern coastline this Easter.
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Cocaine rocks, powdery Qantas cards and an escape to Bali when revelations of alleged drug offending blew up are some of the wild new details in the David Speirs saga.
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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were quick to brush off bombshell polling on Saturday, as they enter the final two weeks before the May 3 election.
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Russian authorities have laid criminal charges against captured Australian man Oscar Jenkins, who was a volunteer fighter for Ukraine.
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A group of Australian women dress in flowing white gowns and flower crowns, but the hyper-innocent aesthetic is masking something quite the opposite.
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A veteran pilot is making a remarkable recovery after a near-fatal crash, with the aviation community hopeful for his eventual return to flying.
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The man behind Labor's campaign has taken a brief break from the campaign trail over Easter amid exciting personal news.
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New footage showing the final hours of Crystal Beale has been released nearly two months after she was found dead in the Brisbane River.
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The Prime Minister's confidence on the election trail seems to remain unshaken as a key date fast approaches before Australia decides on May 3.
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Anthony Albanese has shared an update on an international spat centred around the use of Vegemite at a Canadian cafe.
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Anthony Albanese has revealed Australia has had a win on Vegemite-gate", as Peter Dutton was attacked over his work from home policy. FOLLOW LIVE
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A six-year-old boy, who has autism and is non-verbal, spent the night lost in dense bushland before a young cyclist made the remarkable discovery.
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Peter Dutton has had a moment of envy while campaigning at the Sydney Royal Easter Show, as he admired the curly coat of an alpaca.
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Peter Dutton has blasted Labor over being denied a briefing on Russia and reacted to a shock poll about the Coalition's primary vote, as Anthony Albanese vows to protect three million workers. FOLLOW LIVE
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Labor will unveil a new legal push to protect the working rights of about three million Australians.
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New footage showing the final hours of Crystal Beale has been released nearly two months after she was found dead in the Brisbane River.