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Victorian Speaker Maree Edwards quits politics, leaving Labor to defend both Bendigo seats without incumbents

The double retirement means Labor will go to the election without either of the two long-serving MPs who have dominated state politics in the regional city for years.

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“While Australians struggle…”: Pauline Hanson attacks PM Albanese’s Global Citizen Award after blunt exchange with journalist

Albanese’s response was notably brief, with the Prime Minister rejecting the premise of Bourke’s question before continuing with the press conference.

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South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas warns cutting migration would be ‘madness’

“There could be no greater act of national economic self harm than to slash migration numbers for political purposes.”

NEWS

India backs Australia’s bid for UN Security Council seat as Albanese launches 2029-30 campaign

“As an active and ambitious middle power, we have a practical contribution to make to international peace and security”