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Sam ClenchEurope correspondent

Sam covers politics, with the occasional foray into entertainment news. He previously worked in the Canberra press gallery and as news.com.au’s US correspondent. Sam led our coverage of the 2016 and 2020 US elections and hit the campaign trail for the Australian federal elections in 2019 and 2022 – but you’re probably more likely to recognize him as our resident Game of Thrones nerd.

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Federal Election

Key area that could decide election

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton were both in Western Sydney on Friday, pitching to the voters who could turn the May 3 election.

Federal Election

‘I didn’t fall’: Albo’s claim after stacking it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has taken a tumble while getting ready for a picture opportunity in the Hunter – but he doesn’t see it the same way.

Federal Election

Albo’s posts with Abbie Chatfield investigated

The AEC will review Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt’s social media posts with podcaster Abbie Chatfield.

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A Chinese research ship has sailed into Australian waters as the country prepares to head to the polls. , , The Tan Suo Yi Hao, a 94 metre vessel that carries manned and unmanned small submarines, remains in the Great Australian Bightoff South Australia.

‘Trap’: Coalition warned on Chinese ship

Defence Minister Richard Marles has warned the Coalition against falling into a ‘trap’ when it comes to a Chinese vessel seen off Australia’s south coast.

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Picture: NewsWire

Bombshell call in new election polls

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is closer than thought to forming a majority government, bombshell new polling has revealed.

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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.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION LABOR BUS DAY 2 30/03/2025 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail. Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the electorate of Canberra with Katy Gallagher, Alicia Payne & Mark Butler., The PM meeting with Ren Knerr, a single mother who lives with her elderly mum Filomena as well as her two kids Hawkins (2 years old) & Teilo (11 years old)., Picture: Jason Edwards/NewsWire

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.

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