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Why we have nothing to fear from a hung parliament

There are constitutional conventions to cover every eventuality after the election, so don’t believe the doomsayers.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese vowed to govern in a distinctively Australian way.

The ‘sledge-a-thon’ begins: Leaders square off on tax and Trump

Standing in the prime minister’s courtyard at 8am, Anthony Albanese implied Peter Dutton was taking a Trump-lite strategy on public service cuts.

  • David Crowe
A man has died in the Royal National Park after being pulled unresponsive from a swimming hole on Monday, November 25.

Man in 20s dies in popular Royal National Park swimming hole

The tragedy at a waterfall near a well-known hiking trail took place as new funding for Bondi’s Float to Survive campaign expands its message nationally.

  • Julie Power and Penry Buckley
Senator Lidia Thorpe marches to the front of the Great Hall, yelling, ‘you are not my king!’

Thorpe’s fiery protest drowns out King’s climate change speech, angers guests

Former prime minister Tony Abbott called it “unfortunate political exhibitionism”.

  • David Crowe
The man who loves his hat: Barnaby Joyce.

Barnaby Joyce has a new hat sponsor in Gina Rinehart

Australia’s richest person gifted the former deputy prime minister a new hat. The price will shock you.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
Justin Hemmes, at newly opened bar JAM, is the CEO of hospitality group Merivale.

Justin Hemmes takes over Sydney’s most exclusive sports club

The Merivale magnate has skipped the $20,000 membership fee and set up shop inside the exclusive Sporting Club of Sydney.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman and Stephen Brook
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New Governor-General Sam Mostyn is casting an eye over the standard of public debate.

King’s representative calls for an end to constant battle royal in parliament

As governor-general, Sam Mostyn is King Charles’ representative in Australia. But she has signalled a much broader remit.

  • Shane Wright
Assange gave two thumbs up as he stepped off the plane to applause in Canberra on Wednesday night.

Through the lens: The week in politics from Assange to Payman

Julian Assange’s plea deal and subsequent release dominated headlines this week, while Labor grappled with its first MP crossing the floor in 19 years. Alex Ellinghausen and James Brickwood captured it all.

  • Alex Ellinghausen, James Brickwood and staff reporters
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US justice flaws exposed in the Assange saga

After all the depressing world news happening it’s a ray of sunshine to hear that Assange is finally coming home.

Kean on renewables.

Matt Kean’s appointment puts climate before politics

This is an important appointment by the federal government that will provide an opportunity to help all Australians.

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