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Alex SinnottVictorian Politics/Dairy journalist

Alex Sinnott covers Victorian politics as well as the dairy sector for The Weekly Times. Over the course of his career, he has worked as a journalist in Warrnambool, Ballarat, Geelong and Melbourne with a focus on politics, economics and agriculture. He is a four-time Rural Press Club of Victoria journalism award winner.

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NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION BUS. 3/05/2025 Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese In Sydney NSW on federal election night function held at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club. Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with Jodie Haydon and Nathan Alabense.Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

Analysis: Regional swings and roundabouts

The 2025 federal election was one for the history books. Here’s an overview of every regional seat across southeastern Australia.

Politics

NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION LIBERAL BUS. 27/04/2025Pictured is Opposition Leader Peter Dutton as he says goodbye to Shadow Opposition Leader Sussan Ley following a Liberal Party rally at Melton Entertainment Park at Melton in the electorate of Hawke outside Melbourne in Victoria.Picture: Richard Dobson / NewsWire

Regional MPs in line for Liberal leadership

Angus Taylor, Sussan Ley and Dan Tehan have all been floated as potentials for the Liberal Party leadership after Peter Dutton lost his seat. Here’s the latest.

Politics

Independent candidate for Calare in NSW, Kate Hook.

How did the regional independents perform?

Some independents exceeded expectations, while others came up short in a mixed night for the third-way movement. Here’s why.

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Online art for the 2025 Federal election

Labor wins federal election, results from every seat

Our political experts have analysed the news farmers and those in the regions need to know. Use our interactive graphics to see results from every electorate.

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Former federal National Party heavyweight Peter Nixon on his farm in Orbost, now run by son Chris.For Weekly Times pre-election feature - do not use prior to July 2, 2016

Nats giant Peter Nixon remembered

Political leaders pay tribute to National Party grandee Peter Nixon, following his death aged 97.

Dairy

ADFC lifts to be a farmgate leader

Australian Dairy Farmers Corporation has lifted its farmgate price — and its manager says it’s seeking new farmers.

Politics

NCA 2025 FEDERAL ELECTION Labor BUS. DAY 10 07/04/2025 Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on the campaign trail In VIC.Australian Labor Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in the suburb of Wallan in the electorate of McEwen to the north of Melbourne visiting the family home joined by the Member for McEwen, Rob Mitchell.Sisters Press conference in a family backyard.Picture: Jason Edwards / NewsWire

McEwen swings back into the limelight

Both Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton have visited McEwen several times this election campaign. So why is the seat back in the sights of the leaders?

Dairy

‘We obviously see great value with Jerseys’

Steph Goode has been a fan of the Jersey breed since childhood. Now her work in dairy has been recognised at a national level.

Politics

Pre-Polls - Generic polling booth picture. People voting (Southport Community Centre).NO BYLINE

Federal election form guide: Where the regional seats will be won and lost

Several regional seats across southeastern Australia will be closely watched this Saturday night. Here’s the state-of-play as the nation decides the next government.

Dairy

‘Farmgate needs a 9 in front of it’

At least $9 per kilo milk solids is needed to keep farms viable next season, Dairy Farmers of Victoria president Mark Billing says.

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