Albo: Election can wait as cyclone hits April poll plans
Cyclone Alf has scuppered any plans Anthony Albanese had for calling an April election this weekend. The current stormfront’s the only issue he’s invested in at the moment.
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Anthony Albanese has provided an update as Tropical Cyclone Alfred scuppers any plans for an early federal election.
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PM cans April election as Alfred nears
Anthony Albanese says now is not the time for politics as millions face the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, ending speculation he will call the election this weekend.
PM cans April election as Alfred nears
Anthony Albanese says now is not the time for politics as millions face the onslaught of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, ending speculation he will call the election this weekend.
‘Disaster’: Labor staffer unleashes on Albo
A Labor insider has unleashed on Anthony Albanese in an extraordinary interview, calling the PM “weak”, “arrogant” and an “ineffectual buffoon”.
$750k bill: Curtains for bureaucrats’ NIDA acting lessons
More than $750,000 worth of contracts have been signed to deliver ‘acting’ and ‘storytelling’ lessons to bureaucrats in Anthony Albanese’s first term of government.
Albo refuses to rule out calling election in cyclone aftermath
The election campaign could kick off as early as this weekend despite a looming cyclone, with the Prime Minister refusing to rule out the move.
Dutton urges Albo not to call election now
Peter Dutton has urged Anthony Albanese not to call an election this weekend, warning the PM he would have a “tin ear” to make the call amid cyclone chaos.
Cyclone Alfred exposes key Aussie issue
Tropical Cyclone Alfred has exposed a major issue millions of Australians face as it looms ever closer to the east coast.
‘Tin ear’: Dutton’s warning for PM over timing of election launch
Anthony Albanese has not ruled out calling an election despite South East Queensland and northern NSW facing their worst cyclone in 50 years.
Candidate praised for saving man’s life
Federal candidate for Watson Ziad Basyouny has been praised for saving the life of a man who was trapped in a vehicle following a horrific car crash.
‘Tin ear:’ Albo given election date warning
The pending landfall of Tropical Cyclone Alfred will likely dash the highly speculated April 12 election, but the PM said a poll date was not concerning him at the moment.
‘Broken up’: Wild price gouging penalty
Aussie grocery giants face being broken up or paying hefty fines for price gouging under a wild election proposal from one party.
Cyclone Alfred looms ahead of Albo’s election call
As Tropical Cyclone Alfred bears down on Queensland, Anthony Albanese has another challenge ahead of calling the federal election.
Albo’s beer tax freeze: What it means for your pint
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to freeze beer taxes for two years in a pre-election pledge. Here’s what it means for the price of your pint.
Kennett: With Trump in power, it’s time to beef up our defence
In a world that is quickly changing, and more so since President Trump was sworn into office, we must urgently support a changing of spending priorities to ensure Australia has more military strength.
Albo’s words come back to haunt him
An decade-old interview on the Today show where Anthony Albenese offered a sledge has come back to haunt the now Prime Minister.
Albo flying into cyclone ground zero
As the country waits for Anthony Albanese to announce the date of the federal election, the PM has brushed off speculation to focus on Cyclone Alfred.
Dutton to order public servants back to office full time
A Coalition government would scrap work from home conditions for public servants, with opposition spokeswoman Jane Hume saying the “unsustainable” practice has slashed productivity.
What is the date? How can I vote in 2025 federal election?
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365,000 Aussies ordered back to the office
The latest effort to wind back working from home allowances will see a huge number of Aussies forced back to the office five days a week.
Blow for Albo after rate cut
The RBA’s rate cut has not delivered the pre-election bump Anthony Albanese had hoped for, but it isn’t good news for Peter Dutton either.
Fresh development in Dutton share saga
Peter Dutton announced a shares sale on the day the country was warned of a “national economic emergency”, it can be revealed.
‘Weak as p***’: Setka unloads on Albo
Former CFMEU boss John Setka has reignited his feud with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and revealed why he won’t vote Labor at the federal election.
Glaring sign Australia votes on this date
The cancellation of planned budget meetings suggests the March 25 budget had been scrapped – which can only mean one thing.
Dutton hails Ukrainian president ‘modern day hero’ who needs support
Australia’s stance on Ukraine has “diverged” from the United States, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has said as he declared the wartime European president a “modern day hero”.
Glaring sign Australia votes on this date
The cancellation of planned budget meetings suggests the March 25 budget had been scrapped – which can only mean one thing.
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