Albanese’s $150m play for key seat
As he adds another state to the nation-spanning early days of his campaign, Anthony Albanese is playing defence.
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‘Pay rent’: Dutton’s brutal jab at tradie son
Peter Dutton made a cheeky jab at his son’s expense, joking that it was time for the second-year apprentice to start paying his dues.
‘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.
Dutton makes huge $6.5b election pledge
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has made a huge new $6.5bn infrastructure call, but there’s a catch to the spend.
Postal voting: How to escape a fine
If you are unable to make it to the polls on May 3, here is how you can cast your vote without copping a fine.
Dutton’s $10m pledge to flooded Outback
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
‘Hubris’: Albo’s ‘PM of Sydney’ dig
The Prime Minister has responded to the Opposition Leader’s claims of where he would reside if he wins the federal election.
Issue Dutton won’t talk about: PM
The Prime Minister claims Peter Dutton is avoiding a crucial issue months after the Opposition Leader ruled out the topic for national debate.
Federal election 2025: All your questions answered
With the end of the three-year federal government term rapidly approaching, here’s everything you need to know about casting your vote.
Bombshell call in new election polls
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.
China ‘spy’ ship distracts Albo campaign
Anthony Albanese has been forced to address a potential Chinese spy ship off Australia, as he tried to spruik Labor’s health care plans during the election campaign.
PM’s whopping new $200 million promise
The PM is unleashing a big new chunk of spending as he shifts his focus in the election campaign to another city – and another attack line.
62 per cent of this age group voting Albo
Anthony Albanese’s hopes of political victory are on a knife-edge with the polls too close to call, but one group has emerged as a lock for the PM.
Labor takes early lead despite backlash over Chalmers’ budget
Labor has taken an early lead over the Coalition despite poor ratings for last week’s budget, according to the first Newspoll of the campaign.
Poll surprise for Albo on election trail
The first polls of the election campaign have been released, showing it’s a very tight race but with one party just in front – but it’s not all good news.
‘Like a rat’: New detail on video ‘threat’ to Burke
A protester has slammed Labor MP Tony Burke for ‘scurrying like a rat through the fire escape’ after he left a Muslim prayer event due to security concerns.
MP congratulates self in social media blunder
Independent MP Andrew Gee appeared to thank himself in an embarassing social media blunder on a post slamming his former party.
Trump D-day to shake up campaign
Voters will be watching Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton closely this week, with another round of Trump tariffs set to shake up the campaign.
‘Taking the p***’: Albo on supermarket trend
Anthony Albanese has fired a brutal shot at Australia’s supermarket giants, accusing them of “taking the p***” as he vows to outlaw a loathed tactic.
$50m plan for Musk-style attack on Aus gov
Billionaire Clive Palmer plans to drop $50 million on the election campaign, calling for a Elon Musk-inspired overhaul on government “waste”.
WATCH: Hecklers strike PM’s visit, Dutton targeted twice
On the first day of the election campaign, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have been heckled by angry voters. WATCH VIDEO, FOLLOW LIVE
’Why are you lying’: Dutton event crashed
Climate protesters have crashed a second Peter Dutton event on a dramatic first day of campaigning for the May 3 federal election.
‘He doesn’t forget’: Albo gets Trump warning
Anthony Albanese officially has called the election but first, he’s been told to rectify “awful” comments made about Donald Trump.
‘Takes time’: Albo’s plea in TV pitch
The first television ads of the federal election campaign, with Anthony Albanese asking Australians to stick with him and Peter Dutton saying he can do better.
Grill the leaders: Ask Albo and Dutton your burning questions
Get unprecedented access to the 2025 federal election campaign with the chance to grill Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the issues that matter to you. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS
Advice for Magic Round fans on election day
Two major Aussie events are set to battle it out over the first weekend in May, but fans have been assured they can vote and enjoy the footy.
‘Clear favourite’: Betting markets tip who will win
Albo and Dutton haven’t even hit the campaign trail, but betting agencies have already set a “clear favourite” as to who will be our next prime minister.
Betting odds show clear election favourite
Albo and Dutton haven’t even hit the campaign trail, but betting agencies have already set a “clear favourite” as to who will be our next prime minister.
Warning on early voting for May 3 election
The election has been called, politicians have made their opening pitches and the campaign trail has begun. But what happens now?
Albo reveals day Aussies will hit the polls
Australians will head to the polls in just a few weeks to vote in the next parliament of Australia. Here’s what you need to know.
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