Simple question Liberals need to ask themselves
Senior Liberals are abusing independents trying to win their blue-ribbon seats – here’s what they should really be doing, writes Michael McGuire.
Analysis
Must-win seats Labor needs to claim victory
The election could come down to a seat-by-seat fight with Labor facing a massive task if the polls tighten ahead of election day.
PM: ‘Australia is stronger than whatever divides us’
Scott Morrison has explained what we will continue to defend as a democracy and why Australia needs to be ready for what’s to come as the world changes.
Albo: ‘There are some things we can’t afford to repeat’
As we watch the march on Anzac Day, we remember those who have paid freedom’s price — and the many still paying its price, Anthony Albanese writes.
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Telling details in ScoMo’s campaign speak
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The big problem with electric car plan
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Abbott one-upped in arch rivalry
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Analysis: The big parties will ignore SA at their peril
Unlike some previous elections, South Australia will not be centre stage for the campaign but will have an important secondary role that the major parties ignore at their peril.
Get ready for dark arts, attack ads and straight out lies
Like a rabble of school kids, Australia’s political hopefuls have been jostling for front position long before the train finally pulled into the station.
Biggest issue Aussie voters care about most
Australia’s Baby Boomers, Millennials, mums and dads and every state and territory are united on one thing this election. HAVE YOUR SAY
NSW election sends ‘shudders’ to PM
The NSW election result will raise concerns for Prime Minister Scott Morrison and raises a key question as the federal election looms.
Airstrip sparks wild China invasion claim
It’s a little known airfield built on red dirt in the middle of nowhere. Should we believe claims that it leaves Australia exposed?
Desperate move to save property market
Australia is facing economic disaster but there’s one thing we can do to improve things. Let’s hope we don’t wait until it’s too late.
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