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Federal election 2025 live: Student tells Albo she’s ‘scared’
A concerned student had some grim words for Anthony Albanese when he made a brief visit to a pre-poll station in Adelaide.
Federal election 2025 live: $3.5b ‘Vape tax’ revealed in Coalition’s costings
The shadow treasurer has been quizzed on whether he was waiving the white flag" amid plans to introduce a vaping tax.
Albo can’t rule out raising taxes
Anthony Albanese has been unable to rule out increasing taxes after the election, with the Opposition seizing on the admission before Saturday's election.
‘Clowns’: Police blast rooftop stunt
Queensland's Police Minister has let fly over clowns" who captured in wild footage on rooftops on the Gold Coast.
Federal election 2025 live: Anthony Albanese snaps out reporter’s ‘family’ question
The Prime Minister lost his patience when questioned over shocking homophobic slurs. Follow our live coverage.
Angus Taylor’s trillion-dollar warning
With just two sleeps to go until the federal election, the Coalition has finally released its costings, with shadow treasurer Angus Taylor attaching a big warning.
‘Hurt people’: Albo’s big budget vow
With Aussies facing years of deficits no matter who wins Saturday's federal election, Anthony Albanese has made a big pledge to voters.
BRS arrives in court ahead of retrial hearing
The disgraced war veteran has made his first public appearance since his defamation retrial bid began.
Major issue on day of Bondi attack revealed
A special operations paramedic has opened up about issues they experienced on the day of the nightmare Bondi Junction attack.
Court hears of mushroom chef’s $2m windfall
Alleged mushroom poisoner Erin Patterson has come face to face with her estranged husband as he takes the stand in her triple-murder trial.
Albo’s rock star welcome as Coalition ramps up Voice attack
Peter Dutton and Jacinta Price have ramped up the Coalition's attack over resurrecting the Voice, saying comments from Anika Wells pointed to a legislated voice'. It comes as Anthony Albanese hit the airwaves and a school. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Aussies warned as huge swells hit city
Residents in one state are being urged to brace for harsh conditions, with strong winds whipping up dangerous surfs and impacting transport.
Federal election 2025 live: Bombshell polling, eight-decade record at risk
Bombshell new polling has projected one party is headed for its worst election defeat since 1946 in a dramatic turnaround". Follow our live coverage.
Coalition ramps up Voice attack after Wells comments; would Albo blow a spliff with Kyle?
Peter Dutton and Jacinta Price have ramped up the Coalition's attack over resurrecting the Voice, saying comments from Anika Wells pointed to a legislated voice' while the PM has fielded bizarre questions from a shock jock. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Labor blasts Coalition costings ‘con job
The Coalition will release its election costings on Thursday, setting the scene for a fight on economic management two days before Saturday's election.
Journo to give evidence in BRS retrial bid
The disgraced Veteran is yet to make a public appearance since his defamation retrial bid began.
First witness to appear in mushroom murder trial
Jurors in the triple-murder trial of Erin Patterson over the alleged mushroom poisoning of her in-laws will hear from the first witness on Thursday.
Bandt unleashes: ‘The face of hard-right hate’
Adam Bandt has launched at the two major parties in a fiery speech to kick off the Greens campaign tonight.
Huge swell threatens commuter chaos
Sydney commuters are being urged to consider alternative transport as a large swell impacts ferry services.
Federal election 2025 live: Disgraceful scenes, ugly remarks in polling drama
A Labor MP has apologised over disgraceful remarks made during ugly polling scenes. Follow our live coverage.
‘Utter disrespect’: Coalition ramps up vicious attack over Labor’s ‘secret Voice plan’
Peter Dutton and Jacinta Price have ramped up the Coalition's attack over Labor's secret plan" to resurrect the Voice, labelling it a kick in the guts" and deceitful". FOLLOW IT LIVE
Grim discovery after backpacker hostel fire
A body has been found in the wreckage of a backpacker hostel that went up in flames, with a crime scene now established.
Desperate Dutton pulls out the big guns
Peter Dutton is ramping up his claim that Labor is plotting a de facto inheritance tax" on super balances over $3 million, as the polls suggest he's taken another hit.
‘Don’t take this beer’: Dutton’s crucial stop as May Day poll rings alarm
The latest polls may be looking grim for Opposition leader Peter Dutton but it didn't stop him from sharing a laugh with a candidate in a crucial Teal-held seat. FOLLOW IT LIVE
Federal election 2025 live: Anthony Albanese called out for ‘bullsh*tting’ voters
The Prime Minister was confronted during a terse exchange with a journalist over his so-called bullsh*t" in the final days of his campaign.
Poll shows trouble for Dutton in final days
Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are on opposite sides of the country as they fight it out for the votes of Australians in Saturday's election.
Coles on alert for Donald Trump tariff fallout
Australia's second biggest supermarket is keeping a close eye on how Trump's tariffs may impact products, as prices across the country cool.
Man trespasses onto tarmac at major airport
Police have charged a man who walked onto the tarmac at a major Aussie airport on Tuesday night.
Former MKR star ‘kicked, spat on’ children
A former My Kitchen Rules star can be named after pleading guilty at court to hitting, kicking and spitting on' children.
Man drives off jetty during police stand-off
A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital after he drove his Jeep off a jetty during a suspenseful police stand-off.
Brave parents fight after toddler dies
Grieving parents have called for urgent reform of NSW's hospital escalation system after the death of their two-year-old son, prompting the Health Minister to promise statewide changes.
Model threw lamp at ex’s head at busy restaurant
Her ex-boyfriend was dining with another woman when the model grabbed a lamp from a restaurant table and hurled it at his face.
Crane tips, crushing cars at university
Alarming scenes have unfolded in a university carpark after a crane tipped over, crushing vehicles.
Fire bombings target businesses
A tobacco store was fire bombed in Tullamarine overnight as police investigate the fifth suspicious blaze at a Williamstown ice cream store.
How to vote early this federal election
Record numbers of Australians have already cast their votes in Saturday's federal election - here's how you can get yours in early too.
Horror moment woman dragged underwater
GoPro footage has captured a woman spearfishing off a remote West Australian beach being dragged underwater by a tiger shark.
‘Proof’: Jim’s big boast ahead of vote
Jim Chalmers has made one last boast before Aussies head to the polls on Saturday.
Warning to Aussies amid fears of Covid spike
Australians are being urged to protect themselves and their loved ones this winter amid reports a new Covid variant is on the rise.
Federal election live: ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic endorses Anthony Albanese for Prime Minister
Senator Jacqui Lambie has labelled unsolicited political texts absolute filth", warning no major Australian parties are above the loathed campaign practice.
Bondi attack victim’s desperate question
A paramedic called to the scene of the fatal Bondi attack revealed Dawn Singleton had asked for an ambulance as paramedics were left feeling inadequate" outside.
Why in-laws allegedly invited to lunch: court
Prosecutors have told Erin Patterson's triple-murder trial the alleged reason four of her in-laws were invited to the fatal lunch.
Major change for one group of drivers
Many drivers could be deemed unlicensed without even realising it after a major change takes effect on Australian roads.
‘How dare you’: Fury at spa owner’s video
A Northern Territory business owner has backflipped after posting a video claiming sugar addiction" was linked to an alleged local murder.
One group that could decide the Australian federal election
With the federal election on our doorstep, there is one group that could decide Australia's future.
Federal election live: ‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic endorses Anthony Albanese for Prime Minister
The controversial Netflix star has chimed in with his take on the federal election, sharing an unexpected post to his social media accounts.
Federal election live: Clare O’Neil, Jane Hume’s fiery exchange over Peter Dutton’s young voter comments
Housing Minister Clare O'Neil and Shadow Finance Minister Jane Hume came to blows over Peter Dutton's it's not you, it's me" comments about young voters.
Albo ‘expects’ call from Donald Trump after election
Anthony Albanese says he expects a call from Donald Trump if he wins Saturday's federal election, as he prepares to address the National Press Club.
Spa owner smashed over Insta rant
A Northern Territory business owner has backflipped after posting a video claiming sugar addiction" was linked to an alleged local murder.
Mushroom murder trial to hear Crown’s case
The trial of alleged triple killer Erin Patterson is set to hear the prosecution case against the mother of two and her response to the allegations.
Risk of ‘catastrophic consequence’ in Bondi attack
A directive that could have had a catastrophic consequence' in the Bondi Junction attack is under the microscope at an inquest.
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