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Grocer by sunrise, campaigner by daybreak: Dutton’s election eve grind

For Dutton, a victory lap this weekend would require defying both the polls and the entrenched margins of seats like Makin.

Albanese returns to Dutton’s turf on final campaign day to show confidence as poll finish line nears

Labor’s internal projections put the party at 72 to 78 seats, shy of the 76 needed for a majority, intensifying the importance of late pushes in several seats

Pakistan-backed Khalistani thugs stage grotesque, flop protest at Melbourne consulate

Several protesters chanted “Pakistan Zindabad” (“Long live Pakistan”) as they waved flags beside gruesome images, an unmistakable signal

Liberals unveil budget costings, vows to slash living costs, target debt reduction ahead of May 3

The party aims to align migration levels with housing supply, restrict foreign investors and temporary residents from buying existing homes for two years

State of the states: the campaign is almost over, so how has it played out across Australia?

Labor’s negative campaign to portray Dutton as a local Trump clone seems to have been effective.

Coalition pledges $6 billion boost to Pacific infrastructure funding if elected

Australia’s efforts to present itself as a reliable and transparent alternative are seen as central to its regional foreign policy.

Labor will raise international students’ visa fee to $2000, to pay for election pledges

Universities Australia has cautioned that any significant increase in visa fees must be balanced carefully to avoid discouraging prospective students

Australian unions funnel half a billion dollars into political causes, new report claims

According to the report, Australia’s largest unions now control more than $1.8 billion in assets and generate over $800 million in annual income.

Dutton says “quiet Australians” could still deliver a shock election result. Will the silent majority decide this election?

Almost 2.5 million Australians have already cast early votes, but with millions still to vote on Saturday, both sides are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support.

Labor pledges $20 million for women’s and children’s trauma recovery centre on the Central Coast

The model will combine crisis care with ongoing services such as counselling, legal assistance, financial advice

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Trump safe as suspect arrested after White House dinner breach; Albanese praises swift law enforcement response

Authorities said a man, identified in US media as Cole Thomas Allen, charged a security checkpoint armed with a shotgun, handgun and multiple knives.

Victoria to offer 20% rego rebate as fuel costs bite households

The rebate follows earlier measures introduced by the government, including free and discounted public transport fares.

Auckland mayor apologises after calling Indian-origin staffer ‘Muslim terrorist’, community says it is ‘very unfortunate’

However, the apology drew further scrutiny after the mayor referenced respect for the Sikh community, despite the staff member not being Sikh.
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