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Key bills question Coalition won’t answer
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged six questions on whether power bill prices will go up at the end of the year, as he campaigns for a second term.
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An officer feared for the lives of police when an allegedly aggressive" man armed with a metal pole was shot by police in Melbourne's southeast.
Reason cash allegedly stashed in microwaves
About $900,000 was allegedly found stuffed in microwaves set to be shipped from Perth to Melbourne in a major organised crime investigation.
‘Bloody insult’: Palmer’s wild $50m election plan
Billionaire Clive Palmer plans to drop $50 million on the election campaign, calling for a Elon Musk-inspired overhaul on government waste".
Big change in 2025 election campaign
A disturbing trend is emerging on the campaign trail as both major party leaders hit the road this week ahead of the May 3 federal election.
Warning as wild weather lashes West
Locals have been warned ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne is continuing to bring decent rain" hours after it made landfall on Saturday morning.
‘Illegal’: Albo’s huge supermarket call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to announce harsher measures on supermarkets on the second day of the official election campaign.
Major week set to shake up election campaign
Voters will be watching closely as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton head out on the campaign trail this week.
WATCH: Hecklers strike PM’s visit, Dutton targeted twice
On the first day of the election campaign, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been heckled by angry voters. WATCH VIDEO, FOLLOW LIVE
Aircraft crashes at Avalon Airshow
SkyAces airman Glenn Collins, a champion pilot, remains in a critical condition after a crash during a four-plane aerobatic display.
Flights doubled as airline deal given nod
The competition regulator has given the green light for a partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways, set to double flights over five years.
Warning as wild weather lashes West
Government officials have warned parts of WA to prepare for isolation" in the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Dianne.
Driver who allegedly hit school boys in stolen car charged
The driver had allegedly stolen the green Holden Commodore hours earlier from a childcare centre in New South Wales.
Albo, Dutton heckled at first campaign stops
Campaigning for the May 3 election is underway, with the Prime Minister entering enemy territory and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton talking up his gas plan.
WATCH: Hecklers strike PM’s visit and Dutton at XXXX brewery
On the first day of the election campaign, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been heckled by angry voters. WATCH VIDEO, FOLLOW LIVE
Man shot by police in Melbourne
An allegedly aggressive" man armed with a metal pole has been shot by police in Melbourne's southeast.
Dutton puts energy giants on notice
Campaigning for the May 3 election is underway, with the Prime Minister entering enemy territory and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton talking up his gas plan.
NSW staffer arrested over child abuse material
A Corrective Services NSW media adviser and a former senior Nine staffer has been arrested over the alleged possession of child abuse material.
‘He doesn’t forget’: Albo gets Trump warning
Anthony Albanese officially has called the election but first, he's been told to rectify awful" comments made about Donald Trump.
Supermarket recalls kid’s snack
A children's snack is being pulled from a major supermarket's shelves amid fears packets are contaminated with a dangerous object.
WATCH: ‘Can’t get housing’: PM heckled, as Dutton goes to XXXX brewery
Anthony Albanese has been heckled by a voter, before being mobbed in a gym after Peter Dutton rejected claims Australia will get a Trump lite' leader. WATCH VIDEO, FOLLOW LIVE
Aircraft crashes at Avalon Airshow
The airshow where a pilot was critically injured on Friday after his aircraft lost control during an aerobatic performance will resume on Saturday.
Dutton rejects ‘Trump-lite’ claim, vows to cut gas prices down sooner
Peter Dutton has rejected claims Australia will get a Donald Trump lite' Coalition leader as he pushed his plan to get gas prices down by the end of the year. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Dutton puts energy giants on notice
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has come out swinging against the energy giants, vowing bills would fall under his government and accusing gas exporters of gaming the system".
‘Takes time’: Albo’s plea in TV pitch
The first television ads of the federal election campaign, with Anthony Albanese asking Australians to stick with him and Peter Dutton saying he can do better.
Police: Woman and child kidnapped at knifepoint
A woman and child were allegedly kidnapped at knifepoint by a man and forced to drive around to electronic stores purchasing Apple MacBooks.
‘Keep Dutton out’: Greens, PM fight for key seats
Peter Dutton is facing a two-pronged attack in his home state of Queensland with both Labor and the Greens targeting crucial seats. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Aircraft crashes at Avalon Airshow
The aircraft lost control during an aerobatic performance at the Avalon Airshow near Geelong on Friday afternoon.
Simple trick that could get you promoted
There's a remarkably simple way Aussies can get ahead in the workforce, but not every employee agrees with it.
Temu opens marketplace to Aussie businesses
Temu has made a major change for Australians, which could change the way customers use the app.
Bombshell update in body in wall case
Police have revealed a bombshell update in their investigation into the alleged murder of a woman whose body was found wrapped and buried behind a besser block wall.
‘He doesn’t forget’: Albo gets Trump warning
Anthony Albanese officially called the election for May 3, but first, he's been told to rectify awful" comments made about US President Donald Trump.
Election called amid Magic Round
Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.
Aircraft crashes at Avalon Airshow
Emergency services are on the scene after an aircraft crashed at the Avalon Airshow near Geelong on Friday.
Lesbian group’s new fight over trans decision
A lesbian group wanting to hold born female only" events has launched a new legal challenge after they were barred from discriminating against transgender lesbians.
Federal election live: WA Farmers immediately go after Anthony Albanese over live export ban
Anthony Albanese officially called the election for May 3, with angry farmers in one state wasting no time sending a message to the PM.
Building explodes during huge fire
A ferocious blaze has engulfed an Alice Springs business, destroying everything inside and leaving its owner devastated.
Children hit by allegedly stolen out-of-control car
A man allegedly stole a car with an eight-year-old girl inside from a childcare centre before later striking two boys outside a school in a horror series of events.
Alleged killer mum’s TikToks
The case against a mum charged with the murder of her young daughter after posting TikToks is facing another delay.
Major change coming to Virgin, Qatar flights
A major change is on the horizon for Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways after a new partnership was green-lit by the consumer watchdog.
Children hit by allegedly stolen out-of-control car
Two students have been seriously injured after they were struck by an out-of-control, allegedly stolen car as it veered off the road.
‘Clear favourite’: Betting markets tip Labor to win federal election
Albo and Dutton haven't even hit the campaign trail, but betting agencies have already set a clear favourite" as to who will be our next prime minister.
Outback swamped as year’s worth of rain falls
Towns have copped more than a year's worth of rain in as little as a week, with warnings even more is on the way.
Federal election live: Anthony Albanese calls election for May 3
Anthony Albanese has officially called the election for May 3, with both leaders making their opening pitch to voters as the campaign gets underway.
Cop avoids jail after killing 95yo with taser
A police officer who said bugger it' before fatally tasering a great grandmother at a nursing home has learned his fate.
Budget recap as election fever hits
Peter Dutton has kicked off his election campaign with scalding criticism of Anthony Albanese as too weak" to lead the country.
Children hit by stolen out-of-control car
Two students have been seriously injured after they were struck by an out-of-control stolen car as it veered off the road.
Kyle and Jackie-O hit with major blow
Following listener complaints against shock jock hosts Kyle and Jackie-O, the Australian Communications and Media Authority have dealt the pair a major blow.
Albo reveals day Aussies will hit the polls
Australians will head to the polls in just a few weeks to vote in the next parliament of Australia. Here's what you need to know.
Federal election live: Anthony Albanese calls election for May 3
Anthony Albanese has officially called the election for May 3, with the PM facing down questions in an emotional press conference.
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