Everything farmers need to know about the levy pause, new drought package
Drought support will be broadened statewide and heightened in the parched southwest, including a pause on the controversial emergency services levy increase. See the latest.
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‘The ball is in the Premier’s court’
Victorian Farmers Federation president Brett Hosking says a meeting with the Premier has been productive. Here’s why.
Break-up over: Nationals and Liberals sign new coalition agreement
A rupture between Australia’s largest conservative parties is over, with a new coalition agreement signed on Wednesday.
Nats-Libs spat: New coalition agreement expected within days
The two conservative parties are patching up their differences and are expected to sign a new agreement this week.
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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.
Mary Aldred ahead in Monash
A result still awaits in Monash, as of Monday morning, with just under 80 per cent of the vote counted.
Nats and Labor neck-and-neck in Bendigo
Bendigo has become a key surprise of election night, with the Nationals candidate mounting a strong challenge against a four-term Labor incumbent. See how the votes are falling.
Tehan likely to retain Wannon
Alex Dyson has conceded it’s “not likely we will get up” in one of the most keenly watched races of the election. See the latest.
‘National polls aren’t reflective of what we’re seeing’
As the Nationals’ Wombat Trail draws to a close, deputy prime minister hopeful David Littleproud pins his hopes on quiet Australians to deliver for the Coalition.
Explainer: What a Labor win means for farmers
A Labor win means more transmission lines across farms and an end to live sheep exports. From roads to taxes, we break down what Labor’s policies mean for farmers.
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.
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.
How the live sheep export ban impacted voting in WA
They had a cashed-up and vocal campaign – but did it deliver for the WA lobby group?
Farrer independent polling strongly
Kristy McBain, Sussan Ley and Michael McCormack start election night favourites to retain their NSW seats. But is there a surprise or two in store?
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