The Editorial Team

Samantha MaidenNational political editor

Samantha Maiden is the political editor for news.com.au. She has also won three Walkleys for her coverage of federal politics including the Gold Walkley in 2021. She was also previously awarded the Graham Perkin Australian Journalist of the Year, Kennedy Awards Journalist of the Year and Press Gallery Journalist of the Year. A press gallery veteran, she has covered federal politics for more than 20 years.

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Buying

*FILE PIX* Editorial generic stock aerial view image highlighting the Housing Market in Australia after the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut interest rates for the first time in over four years. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Labor’s $500k sweetener to homebuyers

Homebuyers will be able to earn more and borrow more under Labor’s pre-election pitch for housing affordability.

Retail

‘Like chumps’: Karl erupts on huge report

The Today host has teed off after the long-awaited findings of an inquiry into the supermarket sector was released overnight.

Federal Election

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on March 13, 2025. (Photo by Mandel NGAN / AFP)

‘No way’: Australia’s blunt Trump warning

The government has come out swinging, saying there is “no way” Aussies would accept Donald Trump meddling with a huge costsaving measure.

National

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos- MARCH 19, 2025. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD.Picture: NewsWire/Steve Pohlner

Albo to slash cost of prescription medication

In a huge move designed to make the federal election all about Medicare, the Prime Minister unveiled the big change, promising it will come into force on January 1.

Federal Election

Shock blow is pure nightmare fuel for Dutton

There are three reasons why the Labor Party has hit the lead again in the polls, and they’re all bad news for Peter Dutton.

Mental Health

The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, visiting Rochedale Village Doctors, Brisbane QLD - on Wednesday 19th March 2025 - Photo Steve Pohlner

Huge news for struggling Australians

The Albanese government has made a huge announcement destined to help millions of struggling Aussies through the fight of their lives.

BreakingCourts & Law

Update on Lehrmann judge’s ‘corrupt conduct’

The former judge accused of “serious corrupt conduct” over his leadership of the Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has made a stunning announcment.

Federal Election

Dutton slams ‘Trump-lite’ claims over plans

Liberal leader Peter Dutton has vowed to do “whatever it takes” to deport terrorists as he flags changes to the citizenship test.

National

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has pledged to "do it again" when it comes to cost of living relief in the budget confirming that relief for rising energy bills is on the way.

Aussies set for major energy bill help

Ahead of the March 25 budget that will be handed down next Tuesday, Mr Chalmers has vowed to find a way to deliver cost-of-living relief without putting pressure on inflation.

Federal Election

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - March 17, 2025: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton visits the Adass Israel Synagogue of Melbourne which was destroyed by an arson attack in December 2024Picture: NewsWire / David Geraghty

‘Mad idea’: Dutton’s call for new referendum

Peter Dutton’s plan to hold a costly referendum has come under fire from by a former Liberal attorney-general.

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