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.
Analysis
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.
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Blow for blow: Leaders locked in close contest that defines campaign
The first leader’s debate of the campaign proved to be extraordinarily close, just like the election, writes Matthew Killoran.
Left-leaning Liberal now a warrior for Labor
Matt Kean’s noisy crusade against Katherine Deves has been a gift to Labor leader Anthony Albanese, who has made a powerful election pitch by saying the Liberals are tearing themselves apart.
Has controversial Katherine cancelled herself?
The PM refuses to cancel her. Senior Libs back her. But the candidate who sparked the debate about trans women in sport has gone quiet, writes Samantha Maiden.
Albanese needs to focus on selling his vision
Labor cannot rely on Morrison just losing seats where voters are fed up with him – Albanese must convince Australia he will be a better leader. He hasn’t done that yet.
Photo reveals Albo’s secret weapon
A brief but telling moment during Anthony Albanese’s election campaign has revealed a major advantage for the Labor leader.
Why Albo wants to sidestep cashless debit card questions
Anthony Albanese is known as a political street fighter, so his reluctance to be front and centre of the pensioner scare campaign is notable, writes Matthew Killoran.
Editor’s view: Perfect forum for leaders to connect with voters
Election campaigning is at its raw best when all the minders are removed from the conversation and it’s just the candidates talking directly with the voters, writes the editor.
Trailblazer of gender-bender sports
The Federal Election has become a referendum on whether to allow biologically male transgender athletes to play women’s sport. But what about biological males who play like girls, asks Joe Hildebrand.
Editor’s view: Coal communities deserve honesty
Queensland’s future with coal is not a binary choice between “stop coal now” and “digging it all up”. It is somewhere in the middle, writes the editor.
Woof woof! Barking mad campaign has the party faithful salivating
If politicians are a reflection of society, we must be a pretty shabby lot who will vote for whoever promises to give us the most money, writes Mike O’Connor.
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