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The stakes are high, and the swing is on in safe seats held by Labor ministers.

Hostile and deeply divided: In south-west Sydney, it’s an election campaign like never before

Harnessing anger over Gaza, independents are posing an unprecedented threat to Labor in heartland seats.

  • Eryk Bagshaw and Kayla Olaya

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After the election, is it time to rethink Australia’s relationship with the US in the time of Trump?

After the election, is it time to farewell the US protection racket?

Whoever wins government on May 3, a crucial decision awaits: what do we do about the alliance with Donald Trump’s America?

  • Tony Wright
Collingwood influencers Paul Licuria (front left), Jodie Sizer , Eddie McGuire, Jordan De Goey (back left), and Sally Capp.

‘Never talked about this’: The power struggle that moved a Collingwood great to tears

Money is not a pressing concern for Collingwood, but the Magpies have grappled with a more destructive force.

  • Stephen Brook
RBA archives exclusive: Bernie Fraser, Bob Hawke, Paul Keating and Sir Peter Abeles.

The inside story of the recession we didn’t have to have

As Australia deals with Donald Trump’s tariff turmoil, secret documents show the Reserve Bank board had its own plans to deal with economic disaster in the early 1990s.

  • Shane Wright
Former prime minister John Howard bowls a ball during a cricket game in Pakistan in 2005.

From Hawke to Dutton: Politicians and their sporting mishaps

News that a cameraman was bloodied after a misplaced punt from Peter Dutton is just the latest political sports mishap

  • Penry Buckley
Donald Trump holds up his chart of “reciprocal tariffs” at the announcement event in Washington.

Australia must bolster other partnerships as Trump pursues magical thinking

The effects of Donald Trump’s tariffs on China and our other Asian trading partners will have inescapable economic consequences for us.

  • The Age's View
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Election campaign. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison visits the Davenport Strikers Soccer Club in the seat of Braddon. The Federal election will be held on Saturday 21st May 2022. Photographed Wednesday 18th May 2022. Photograph by James Brickwood. SMH NEWS 220518 ausvotes22. With MP Gavin Pearce - Liberal MP for Braddon. Photo shows the PM tripping into one of the kids on the field whilst playing soccer with them.

Watch your step: Campaign disasters Albanese and Dutton must not repeat

The number one rule for political leaders on the campaign trail is simple: never take a backward step. You never know what you’ll step into.

  • Tony Wright
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

Petrol tax changes have been irresistible for politicians for half a century

A tax on petrol in Australia was introduced way back in 1978 … and politicians on both sides haven’t been able to leave it alone ever since.

  • Tony Wright

Why our former PMs should speak up, not shut up

Julia Gillard has been praised for maintaining a dignified silence since leaving politics. But wouldn’t we like to hear more from her?

  • Matthew Knott
Bob Hawke greets the crowd at the national tally room in Canberra on election night, March 5, 1983.

The tally room, like the sure thing that was Bob Hawke, is no more

As the latest federal election approaches, the sort of political certainty that once hoisted Bob Hawke to a long prime ministership is in short supply.

  • Tony Wright

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