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Madeleine BowerState Political Reporter

Madeleine Bower is a state political reporter for The Daily Telegraph, working out of the Macquarie Street press gallery. Over her career she has covered politics, local government, crime and breaking news throughout Australia.

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WATCH: Aussie beef with tariffs, what it means for you

There could be several rate cuts as Donald Trump’s escalating trade war continues but Australians will feel some pain elsewhere with beef when they dine out. See our video.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 6 03/04/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In Victoria.The Prime Minister visits Bell Street Pharmacy in the suburb of Pascoe Vale South of the electorate of Wills. Minister Mark ButlerPeter Khalil Member for WillsAustralian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese buys a tube of Colgate toothpaste possibly an american company. Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

$20k lifeline for struggling tradies, small businesses

Tradies and other small businesses will be promised the extension of the instant asset write-off by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at today’s Future Western Sydney event at Blacktown.

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Noobody expected Donald Trump to come after Australiaâs penguins. The US is hitting Heard Island and the McDonald Islands, They are located about 4,100 kilometres (2,200 nautical miles) southwest of Perth. You can only get there by sea, which from Australia takes two weeks.

‘Is it a prank?’: The most bizarre victims of Trump’s tariffs

One of the most remote places on Earth, home to penguins rather than people, hasn’t escaped Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Watch: How Albo’s fall onstage unfolded

This is how Anthony Albanese’s unfortunate onstage fall played out moment-by-moment. He denies it happened. You be the judge. See the photos and video.

Federal Election

WATCH: Albo responds to fall gaffe as Teal in new row

Anthony Albanese has spoken of his embarrassing plunge off a stage, while a star Teal candidate backed by Climate 200 is in hot water again. LATEST

Federal Election

WATCH: Penny Wong quizzed by reader on new super changes

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has been asked whether there will be any changes to superannuation under a Labor government. SEE HER RESPONSE

Federal Election

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16, 2025: The Australian Greens Party will hold a VOTE event hosted by Abbie Chatfield with Adam Bandt, leader of the Au stralian Greens headlining with a DJ set. A day party with a side of political enlightenment.Picture: NewsWire/ Nadir Kinani

Former reality star’s plugs for PM, Greens under investigation

Social media posts by podcaster Abbie Chatfield plugging the PM and the Greens are under investigation, while John Howard has declared Peter Dutton’s leadership could lead down an unexpected path to victory.

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Western Sydney residents are allocated a startling $1134 less per person for services in their local public hospital than their neighbours in the eastern suburbs, as clinicians reveal they are forcing patients out of hospitals early amid a massive shortage of beds.

Sydney’s hospitals ranked best to worst for wait times

The Daily Telegraph’s analysis of hospital funding and treatment times across Sydney’s public health network has revealed a stark east-west divide. Does your local district get an ‘F’ or an ‘A+’?

Federal Election

Screen grabs of Peter Dutton appearing on Paul Murray Live: Peter Dutton Pub Test

‘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.

Federal Election

Cops called over Nazi posters targeting Coalition MPs, billionaires

Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack says he has reported a display in a storefront window that depicts Peter Dutton, himself and billionaires as Nazis.

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