Prepare for a summer of discontent
The timing of the next federal election is likely to condemn us to an excruciatingly long unofficial campaign, sapping all the fun to Christmas and beyond, writes Patrick Carlyon.
Analysis
Campbell: Why are Australians so bloody miserable?
It’s taken a Pom to point out that we are richer – much richer – even than countries we think of as our peers. But it’s not something we really grasp let alone celebrate.
Albanese has a decision to make: Keep Rudd or sack him
Kevin Rudd has eight months before the US election to find his way into Donald Trump’s good graces but – in the meantime – Anthony Albanese must weigh the probabilities.
Albanese’s initiative ‘brought tears to their eyes’
We are hearing first-hand from parents, schools, charities and community organisations about the benefits of the School Student Broadband Initiative, writes Michelle Rowland.
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How it all went so wrong for Morrison
In the end, the voters remained determined. Nothing Scott Morrison did could sway them – and it all came down to one key problem.
Our future looks messy and very ugly
This is a time like never before when we need a strong government with a clear majority. Instead we’re getting an utterly ineffectual leader held hostage by the Greens.
100m of rain set to smash Aussie state
Meteorologists are warning millions of Australians planning to vote this afternoon to bring a brolly, with parts of the east coast set to get soaked.
Why Albo’s girlfriend suddenly disappeared
Anthony Albanese’s partner was an “asset” in the early days of his election campaign, before being quickly moved out of the spotlight.
How WA could decide the election result
Experts have weighed in on how some key marginal seats in Western Australia may determine the next Prime Minister.
Albo: Why you should vote Labor
Anthony Albanese has written to voters in his final pitch, asking them to use their opportunity at the polls to “vote for something better”.
‘The moment I knew Albanese would win’
Anthony Albanese edges closer to becoming Australia’s next Prime Minister. And there was one moment that proved why he would win.
Election wildcard that could affect PM or Albo’s win
Pollsters are tipping one wildcard candidate is being massively underestimated as Australians head to the polls.
Sign Albo has ‘passed the test’
As Australia prepared to head to the polls earlier this year, one thing got the country talking – and it looks like it has paid off for Albo.
Eerie feeling: The seats party insiders are sweating on
There’s an eerie feeling within both major parties. The PM is thriving on his underdog status as insiders reveal the seats they think are up for grabs, writes Tom Minear.
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