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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is expected to lose his own seat, after Labor and Anthony Albanese secured a second term in an historic election.

Anthony Albanese has led Labor to second election victory - the first Labor leader to do so since 2004 - securing a majority after a Coalition collapse.

The Coalition is on track for a crushing defeat - and Peter Dutton is at risk of losing his own seat, with Labor officials watching the count with shock. Follow our live coverage.

Polls across the country have begun to close and counting is underway. Follow all the results as they come in.

As Labor faithful swarm to an RSL in Sydney's inner west to watch results pour in, one cheeky detail from inside the party can be revealed.

The polls have barely closed and the Liberal blame game has already exploded, with one MP taking aim at treasurer Angus Taylor.

Voterspaid the hefty fee of $6 for their right to a democracy sausage with a paesanella haloumi' comingin at $9.50.

The first exit poll in a closely watched South Australian marginal electorate spells trouble for Peter Dutton and the Liberal Party.

Peter Dutton has fought hard to become Australia's next Prime Minister - but another tight contest closer to home could render his efforts pointless.

A female Qantas worker has been rushed to hospital after falling from a height of about 5m at a major airport.

A second instance of truck trouble has struck the Liberal Party just a week after another campaign truck crashed into the site of an early voting centre.

A longtime election expert on Labor's side has offered up his final prediction for the election result.

Polls across the country will close at 6pm as Aussies have their say on who should be PM. Follow all the results live.

Voting in the election has now closed on the east coast, with counting to start to determine if Anthony Albanese wins a second term or Peter Dutton will be the next PM.

A famed Aussie muso has been swamped with criticism and labelled creepy" for a bizarre attack on Peter Dutton. Follow our live coverage.

These are the electorates that could hand Anthony Albanese another three years of majority government.

These are the things that are certain to change for Australians, regardless of who is elected the country's next leader.

Witnesses watched in shock as a helicopter plunged into the sea, with a jogger reportedly helping to pull victims from the wreckage.

The mum of a Independent candidate has been expelled from the Liberal Party after they went sent a photograph of the elderly woman helping her son at a polling venue.

Wild scenes have erupted at multiple polling booths as hordes of voters turn out but face lengthy delays due to choking queues. Follow our live coverage.

Police have revealed a major update in their investigation into an Easter Sunday brawl that left a father-of-six dead on a busy Melbourne street.

Voters in Peter Dutton's marginal electorate of Dickson want to send a message" as they join millions of Aussies having their say on the nation's next leader.

A woman has been rushed to hospital after falling up from a height of about 5m at a major airport.

The Opposition Leader has made a huge call about today's outcome, with the votes of one demographic set to secure his fate. Follow our live coverage.

Aussies heading to polling booths in two major cities are being urged to pack their umbrellas as the election day forecast is revealed.

News organisations from across the globe descended on a country town in Australia's southeast this week as a much-anticipated trial over an allegedly poisoned Beef Wellington lunch got underway.

The mum of a Teal candidate has been expelled from the Liberal Party after they went sent a photograph of the elderly woman helping her son at a polling venue.

Woolworths has revealed an astonishing sausage trend sweeping Australia.

One phrase kept springing out of Peter Dutton's mouth during the final week of campaigning. It's something to consider before casting your vote.

Regardless of the election result, the Liberal Party will fail to meet the targets they set for themselves on one key issue a decade ago.

After 35 days on the campaign trail and countless bids to woo Australia, voters will finally have their say on who will lead the nation for the next three years.

Millions of Aussies will head to polling booths today to cast their votes in the federal election. Here's everything you need to know to make your voice count.

Election day wouldn't be complete without it. Find out the polling booth closest to you slinging a democracy sausage today.

Australia could be set for its most diverse parliament ever. But some national changes are a certainty, no matter who is in charge.

As Australians head out to cast their votes today, a final poll has revealed a shocking new record slump. Follow our live coverage.

One glaring factor is set to have a massive impact on how Australia votes this weekend.

If you've been paying attention to election commentary and staying across the polls, you could be forgiven for thinking it's already over.

Anthony Albanese has been confronted by a furious voter who hurled expletives at him as Neo-Nazis crashed a Melbourne pre-poll station to intimidate voters. SEE THE VIDEO

Australia's future is in the balance. Here's how you can watch the 2025 federal election coverage and results on TV tomorrow.

A local councillor running for federal parliament has defended a social media outburst in which he labelled voters the dumbest f***s walking on this planet'.

A custom armchair built by a disabled man as part of a support program was seemingly stolen by the Uber courier delivering it to his home, leaving him devastated.

If you've been paying attention to election commentary and staying across the polls, you could be forgiven for thinking it's already over.

The big day is finally here, and Anthony Albanese has one final message to Australians, as the country heads to the polls.

In a guest column, Peter Dutton makes his final pitch to Australians as they cast their vote, and there's one question he wants everyone to consider.

Accusing the Liberal Party of questioning the loyalty of Chinese Australians, Senator Wong has taken to social media.

The final Newspoll has confirmed that Labor ends the election ahead of the Coalition with a two party preferred lead.

Chaos erupted in the final hours of the federal election campaign as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was accosted by a furious voter.

The final Newspoll before voting day puts Anthony Albanese in the box seat to return to power. Here's what the numbers show.

Anthony Albanese has been confronted by a furious voter who hurled expletives at him as Neo-Nazis crashed a Melbourne pre-poll station to intimidate voters. FOLLOW IT LIVE, SEE THE VIDEO

Hero firefighters have saved an adventurous 12-week old puppy after she became stuck beneath a Sydney home.