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What are the key battleground seats in the 2025 federal election
With an election now just weeks away, these are the electorates that could decide the fate of Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.
Dutton’s bid to lower energy prices
Peter Dutton has used a key pre-election speech to detail how he will reduce energy bills and divert gas into Australia's energy grid, but rules out tax cuts.
Shocking video: 12yo pulls knife on students
Video captures the terrifying moment at a high school when a 12-year-old boy allegedly removes an object from his bag and threatens another student.
Budget reply: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton outlines his vision if he is elected Prime Minister
Peter Dutton has outlined his alternative vision as PM in a major speech to Parliament, billing the election as a sliding door moment" for Australia.
‘Mass uncertainty’ as ASX breaks win streak
The ASX stumbled into the red on Thursday as US President Donald Trump's freshly announced auto import tariffs stirs mass uncertainty' among investors.
AFP boss’ election warning as threats spike
The AFP boss says the number of threats against politicians has nearly doubled in the past four years.
Dua goes low-key at iconic beach spot
A-list singer Dua Lipa was spotted trying to keep low-key as she took a trip to Bondi with her pals between shows in Sydney.
Dozens of measles exposure sites identified
Authorities are urging people to get vaccinated for the potentially deadly virus after dozens of measles exposure sites were identified across one Aussie state.
Shocking video: 12yo pulls knife on students
Video catches the terrifying moment at a high school when a 12-year-old boy allegedly removes an object from his bag and threatens another student.
Aussies eligible for streamlined US travel
Eligible Aussie travellers will benefit from fast-tracked travel through US airports via a new government program.
Elite school grad’s horror road act
A former elite private school student killed an elderly woman in a horrific car crash before being cornered in a muddy drain by police.
Woman’s very Aussie disguise after stealing rare baby python
A woman suspected of stealing a baby python from a pet store has gone viral for her incredibly Aussie fashion and a bizarre note.
‘Free fall’: Rates call nobody wanted to hear
An expert has issued a grim wake up call as countless Aussies hold their breath hoping for another interest rate cut within days.
Major change for group of Aussie workers
A big change being brought in across thousands of businesses is expected to benefit almost four million Aussie workers.
Child killed on way to school identified
A six-year-old boy who was killed after he was struck by a car while walking to school in Victoria has been identified.
‘Error’: Prime Minister’s deleted X post
A quickly-deleted post made by the Prime Minister and Cabinet's official account has raised eyebrows as election anticipation nears fever pitch.
Major change for group of Aussie workers
A big change being brought in across thousands of businesses is expected to benefit almost 4 million Aussie workers.
Child killed on way to school identified
A six-year-old boy who tragically died after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Victoria has been identified.
D-Day set for accused baby killer couple
A couple charged with the murder of their infant son, who was allegedly found with significant" injuries, have answered to their charges at court.
Horror as child dies while walking to school
A child has tragically died after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Victoria.
Questions over missing royal portrait
A leading public servant has been asked to explain why portraits of the King or Queen no longer hang in one of the country's biggest departments.
‘Delulu’: Albo’s seriously cringe blunder
Four words from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has sent young Aussies into a meltdown - but there's more to the story.
Labor rejects Dutton’s $6bn fuel plan
Jim Chalmers has slammed the Coalition's fuel excise pledge and claims the opposition has no plans to help people in an enduring way".
‘Head fell off’: Eye-watering cost of parliament desk
A prototype sit-and-stand desk is languishing in storage at Parliament House despite costing the taxpayer tens of thousands of dollars.
40k nervous Aussies after Dutton pledge
Peter Dutton's Elon Musk-style efficiency pledge will put thousands of Australian public servants in the Coalition's firing line.
Budget reveals Labor pushing ahead with tax on unrealised capital gains for superannuation
It's a controversial policy dubbed an economy killer", but one detail tucked in Anthony Albanese's cost of living" budget reveals Labor is full steam ahead.
Horror as child dies while walking to school
A child has tragically died after he was hit by a car while walking to school in Victoria's west.
Slashed airfares for tourism relief
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.
Dutton reveals next budget-related moves
Peter Dutton has revealed some key details on issues like cost of living, gas and defence ahead of his highly anticipated budget response.
Labor rushes through $5-a-day tax cuts
Labor has passed its $5-a-week tax cut plan, forcing the Coalition to vote against the cost-of-living relief it has already labelled as a cruel hoax".
Dutton reveals huge policy to counter tax cut
In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to Labor to match it.
Undercover shoppers expose grocery prices
Undercover shoppers bought groceries across Coles, Aldi and Woolies over nine months to see which one offered the lowest prices. Here are the results.
Trump invited to Aus amid tariff threat
The offer comes amid fears Australia could be further caught up in Donald Trump's increasingly aggressive tariff war, with an announcement due next week.
Slashed airfares for tourism relief
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in wake of several devastating weather events.
Five in a row: ASX soars again
The local sharemarket has secured its fifth consecutive day of gains on Wednesday as optimistic investors rallied in 10 of 11 sectors.
Shock move to slash the price of petrol
In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to Labor to match it.
Kayaker missing in croc infested river
A search is under way for a 79-year old kayaker who is missing after he fell from his raft into the Drysdale River in Western Australia's northwest.
Major change to your local bottlo
There are big changes coming to Coles' bottle shops, with its retail liquor outlets across Australia to be rebranded with two big names to disappear.
Shock move to slash the price of petrol
In a major announcement, the Liberals have revealed for the first time the centrepiece of their cost-of-living measures, throwing down the gauntlet to the Labor Party to match it.
Chalmers budget unlikely to sway RBA
Cost of living relief and a modest tax cut are unlikely to slow the RBA's progress on cutting rates, according to analysts.
Update on case for man accused of murder of Isla Bell in Melbourne
The man police allege murdered a missing teenager has made an animated appearance in court as the case was pushed back almost three months.
Chris Hemsworth spotted amid tense search
Chris Hemsworth has been captured chatting with police in his hometown of Byron Bay as the search for a missing police officer continues.
Senator whips out dead salmon
Driving home her point, Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young produced a dead salmon in a bag amid debate over an endangered fish.
Iconic Aussie clothes brand collapses
Another large Aussie retailer with staff across the country has gone into administration, with all of its physical stores to close.
Brissie Games like Sydney ‘on steroids’
The man charged with delivering the 2032 Brisbane Olympics has made a bold claim a day after the venues for the Games were locked in.
Sydney cemetery slammed for ‘disrespect’ after ‘Open Day’
A Sydney cemetery has copped a wave of criticism after announcing an event that has been slammed on social media.
Major bottleshop chains to vanish completely
Two major brands are set to disappear from Aussie streets as part of a huge shake up of the alcohol market scene.
Senate explodes as huge dead fish appears
Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has caused a commotion by procuring a monstrous, dead salmon during a debate in the upper house.
Mysterious find on Aussie beach
People were spotted swimming to get their hands on a mysterious item that washed up on a beach along the NSW south coast.
Pandas score $15k a week in federal budget
The furry creatures arrived in Australia in December and will enjoy a $15k lifestyle funded by the Commonwealth at their Adelaide Zoo home.
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