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Drug kingpin makes bid for freedom
One of Australia's most notorious gangland figures is fighting to be released from prison after 18 years, after arriving at court in an armoured truck.
‘Copycat’: Warning on Dutton ‘Trump’ policy
Labor says Peter Dutton has flagged policies that copy US President Donald Trump's huge cuts to the public service and education.
Want to avoid a fine? You need to do this now
If you are unable to make it to the polls on May 3, here is how you can cast your vote without copping a fine.
Explained: Who is Peter Dutton’s wife, how did they meet
Peter Dutton has been married to his wife Kirilly for the past 22 years. This is how they met and the inside story of her first appearance on the campaign trail.
‘Copped it’: Flooded residents sleep in cars
Already isolated outback residents who are sleeping in their cars can expect more rain and flooding in the coming days.
‘All over the shop’: PM’s China ship gaffe
The Prime Minister has stumbled over agency names as he tried to assure Australians that our national security is not under threat.
‘Days to live’: Andrew accuser’s shock post
The Australian woman who accused Prince Andrew of abusing her has said she is days from death after a car crash.
Fight breaks out on Jetstar flight to Bali
Shocking footage has emerged of an ugly clash between two men on a Jetstar flight from Melbourne to Bali.
‘We’ll remove it’: Dutton to reset lending rules
Peter Dutton is set to hammer the Albanese Government over the fact homeowners are $50,000 worse off on the typical mortgage since the last election.
‘Copped it’: Flooded residents sleeping in cars
Already isolated outback residents who are sleeping in their cars can expect more rain and flooding in the coming days.
Dutton’s multi-billion call on key project
The leaders move their election campaigns to Adelaide and Melbourne on Tuesday, but many voters will be focused on the RBA's rate decision at 2.30pm.
Single Dad exposes Aussie crisis
A single father's appearance on the ABC's flagship Q and A program has exposed just how dire life is for so many Aussies in the country's cost-of-living crisis.
‘Any outcome:’ Aus preps for Trump’s Lib Day
Australia is preparing for any outcome' ahead of Donald Trump's Liberation Day tariffs, but two measures will be off the negotiating table.
Albanese targets key, vulnerable seat
As he adds another state to the nation-spanning early days of his campaign, Anthony Albanese is playing defence.
‘Days to live’: Andrew accuser’s shock post
The Australian woman who accused Prince Andrew of abusing her has said he is days from death after a car crash.
Dutton’s brutal jab at tradie son
Peter Dutton made a cheeky jab at his son's expense, joking that it was time for the second-year apprentice to start paying his dues.
‘We’ll remove it’: Dutton to reset lending rules
The Liberal leader is set to hammer the Albanese Government over the fact homeowners are $50,000 worse off on the typical mortgage since the last election.
Dutton makes huge $6.5b election pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there's a catch to the spend.
‘Fraud’: Dutton slams Labor, Greens and Teals
Appearing on politics in the pub with Sky News' Paul Murray, Peter Dutton downplayed recent polling results showing Labor in front and lashed out at his rivals.
Supermarkets hit back at Albo on prices
Supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths have slammed election pledges from Labor and the Coalition to tackle price gouging.
Ex-detainee shot by cop laughs in court
A former immigration detainee shot by police at the weekend has laughed in court and expressed frustration after his case faced prolonged delays.
Postal voting: How to escape a fine
If you are unable to make it to the polls on May 3, here is how you can cast your vote without copping a fine.
Dutton’s $10m pledge to flooded Outback
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
Man filmed 40 people in their homes: cops
A man has been charged after allegedly filming people inside their own homes without their knowledge, with police racing to identify 35 alleged victims.
‘18,648 child victims’: Vile Aussie discovery
An Australian man has been caught with images depicting more than 18,000 child abuse victims.
Update in potential Ben Roberts-Smith retrial
The disgraced war veteran is seeking a retrial of his war crimes case after bombshell audio of an investigative journalist was leaked.
‘Hubris’: Albo’s ‘PM of Sydney’ dig
The Prime Minister has responded to the Opposition Leader's claims of where he would reside if he wins the federal election.
Watch: Albo’s cringeworthy ‘answer is no’ Greens gaffe
The PM discovers the perils of saying no when you mean yes, while a Chinese spy ship' has sailed into Australian waters to sharpen the focus on national security. WATCH THE VIDEO
Issue Dutton won’t talk about: PM
The Prime Minister claims Peter Dutton is avoiding a crucial issue months after the Opposition Leader ruled out the topic for national debate.
Baby dies in suspicious incident
Police are investigating the suspicious death of a baby who was found unresponsive by emergency services in regional NSW.
‘The answer is no’: Albo red-faced over cringeworthy Greens gaffe
The PM discovers the perils of saying no when you mean yes, while a Chinese spy ship' has sailed into Australian waters to sharpen the focus on national security. FOLLOW LIVE
Lawyer featured on ABC doco loses squatter’s rights claim over $2 million house
A wealthy lawyer who featured on the ABC's Australian Story later used the program in a legal bid to claim squatter's rights over a $2 million Sydney home.
Bombshell call in new election polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.
Dutton fobs off key question for third day
Peter Dutton is under pressure to provide more detail on his energy policy, while refusing to say for the third day running how much Aussies would save.
Chinese spy ship sails into Aussie waters
A Chinese spy ship' has been spotted in Australian waters to add a layer of intrigue to the federal election. FOLLOW LIVE
Generational divide: Why younger voters are key to baby boomer PM’s future
Anthony Albanese's hopes of political victory are on a knife-edge with the polls too close to call, but one group has emerged as a lock for the PM.
PM’s whopping new $200 million promise
The PM is unleashing a big new chunk of spending as he shifts his focus in the election campaign to another city - and another attack line.
‘Sydney any day’: Dutton’s big call
Day three of the election campaign is underway, with Anthony Albanese in Western Australia and Peter Dutton making a surprise call on where he would live as PM.
‘Sydney any day’: Dutton’s big call on Canberra
Anthony Albanese will today set the tone for a week where the government will pour cash into healthcare while Peter Dutton has revealed where he'd live if he became PM. FOLLOW LIVE
Newspoll: Labor takes early lead in race for May 3 election
The first polls of the election campaign have been released, showing it's a very tight race but with one party just in front - but it's not all good news.
Fears for missing boys last seen at Bunnings
A desperate search is underway for two young boys, aged four and five, who vanished from their home in South Australia and were last seen at an ACT Bunnings.
Couple fight to stay in Aus after eight years
A British couple that has called Australia home for eight years faces the threat of deportation every day after a tragic medical diagnosis.
Dutton’s
With cost of living shaping up as a major election issue, a key question has emerged - that neither Peter Dutton or Anthony Albanese have been able to answer.
Major recall on supermarket staple
Coles has updated its recall of a contaminated food product to list new items that have been sold at chains across the nation.
Key question next PM must answer
With cost of living shaping up as a major election issue, a key question has emerged - that neither Peter Dutton or Anthony Albanese have been able to answer.
Two teens killed in Melbourne joyride
A joyride in a Melbourne suburb has ended in tragedy, with two teenage boys found dead in a stolen car after it veered off the road.
‘Like a rat’: New detail on video ‘threat’ to Burke
A protester has slammed Labor MP Tony Burke for scurrying like a rat through the fire escape' after he left a Muslim prayer event due to security concerns.
Independent MP’s social media blunder
Independent MP Andrew Gee appeared to thank himself in an embarassing social media blunder on a post slamming his former party.
Bombshell call in new election poll
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.
‘Taking the p***’: Albo’s big supermarket call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made a brash call on supermarkets as he vows to make price gouging illegal.
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