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Dutton backtracks on work-from-home policy, Labor attacks Coalition’s U-turn

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of “twisting” the policy and wrongly implying it would extend to the private sector.

Just hours left to enrol for 2025 federal election

Voting is compulsory in Australia, and all citizens aged 18 and over are required by law to be enrolled.

Albanese promises $2.3bn to make home batteries more affordable

The initiative, set to roll out from July 2025, targets both cost-of-living relief and environmental goals by making renewable energy storage more accessible.

Dutton to cut permanent migrant and international student numbers, hike visa fees

Dutton criticised the Government’s migration targets, warning the arrival of 1.8 million new migrants over five years was worsening the housing shortage, especially in capital cities.

Toothless policy? Greens pitch dental in Medicare with oversized gimmicks and shaky maths

With rising living costs, a housing crunch, and healthcare systems under strain, many are questioning whether the Greens are serious about governance

Albanese tells western Sydney kids to dream big as Labor eyes Fowler comeback

Albanese announced a $120 million commitment for new birthing facilities at the planned Rouse Hill Hospital

Dutton’s one-word pitch: unaffordable housing, dashed aspirations, and pressure at the bowser

Western Sydney's significance in the upcoming May 3 federal election cannot be overstated, with the region housing 14 key federal seats.

‘Do not take this sign’: Election campaign heats up as Liberals hit back at Teal candidate

It is reported that more than 200 of these new signs have now been put up across Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, and Camberwell, making the Liberal message impossible to miss.

Dutton signals potential funding cuts to ABC as Coalition targets ‘wasteful’ spending

While he did not commit to specific cuts, he indicated funding should be directed toward “rewarding excellence” and eliminating waste.

Coalition’s housing reform plan targets APRA to tackle home ownership crisis

Dutton also proposes changes to LMI-backed loans, stating that Australians without financial support from family face unjustly higher borrowing costs.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine

India and New Zealand mark 100 years of sporting ties with rugby coaching programme in Odisha

The programme featured leading New Zealand Rugby coaches Allan Bunting, Vania Wolfgramm and Kahu Carey working closely with 35 rugby coaches from across India
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