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Two charged after multiple bouts of election violence

A teenager and a 30-year-old man have been charged over separate incidents at polling centres while a candidates' forum also descended into violence.

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Exclusion zones: is Peter Dutton’s campaign avoiding proposed nuclear power sites?

The opposition leader says he ‘won’t be able to get to all’ of the seven locations earmarked for flagship nuclear policy, while Labor says he has not been within 50km of any during election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Pocock calls Coalition’s planned public service cuts ‘pure Canberra bashing’ – as it happened

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Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

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Rubber hits the road as MPs vie for closely fought seat

Local issues such as worn-out roads, grocery prices and childcare shortages are big concerns for voters in a critical seat the Liberals are keen to hold on to.

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Peter Dutton raises a glass in visit to Tasmania

During a visit to Tasmania's wine producing region, Peter Dutton has raised a glass of Pinot Noir with two of his three children.

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Coalition tied in knots over EV, immigration policies

The coalition has performed another election campaign about-face, this time vowing to scrap electric vehicle subsidies, as it slides down the polls.

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Labor spends more than Coalition on election TV ads but Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots leads YouTube outlay

Political ads on YouTube surge 40% during 2025 election campaign compared to last federal poll

The Guardian - AU

‘Sick of being ignored’: galvanised by Gaza, Australian Muslims aim to exert new political power at the election

Campaigns that have sprung up to energise Australia’s 650,000 voting-age Muslims say the ramifications will extend well beyond 3 May

The Guardian - AU

20 ‘Facts’ People Learned In School That Have Been Disproven In Their Lifetime

People go to school to learn things, so it’s not that crazy to expect them to be correct, right? Well, unfortunately, sometimes they might not be.

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: Coalition pledges defence boost; early voters set new record; and a putrid millipede infestation

Dutton commits to redo security checks for Gazan refugees and doubles down on antisemitism questions in citizenship tests

The Guardian - AU

Dutton's defence policy reveal turns into gender battle

The coalition's defence spokesman has been ambushed by questions about his views on women in combat, overshadowing a major policy announcement.

AAP

Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular

Pre-polling has proven increasingly popular with more than half a million voters casting ballots on the first day as parties scramble for preference deals.

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This election, Gen Z and Millennials hold most of the voting power. How might they wield it?

The centre of gravity of Australian politics has shifted. Millennials and Gen Z voters, now comprising 47% of the electorate, have taken over as the dominant voting bloc.

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‘We’ve been blessed’: the portable housing program averting youth homelessness in Victoria

Easing overcrowding with backyard bedrooms means room to move, sleep and study for vulnerable teenagers

The Guardian - AU

Albanese accuses Dutton of ‘desperation’ in third debate marked by claims of lying

Coalition leader blames poor polling on Labor attack ads as they trade barbs over Medicare, nuclear and cost of living on Nine’s Great Debate

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Gloves off for leaders in combative third debate

The prime minister and opposition leader have not held back, trading barbs and personal digs after a subdued day on the campaign trail.

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Democracy has no bounds: remote voters have their say

Voters in a tiny island community in Australia's north have begun to cast their election ballots as remote voting teams travel to the far reaches of the nation.

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Labor vows to stop abusers from weaponising tax, super

A re-elected Labor government would crack down on financial abuse and increase funding for monitoring of violent perpetrators.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election 2025: campaign quietens after pope’s death; Clive Palmer’s ‘tampering’ claims; third leaders’ debate tonight

Dutton says today not for ‘overt politicking’ but both leaders will face off tonight

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Australia had a national reckoning over domestic violence, but where’s the focus this election?

For most of this federal election campaign, politicians have said very little about violence against women and children.

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'You can't park there': independents take on the bush

The election contest is heating up in the bush, with Nationals leader David Littleproud making a return trip to a regional seat the party can't afford to lose.

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer claims how-to-vote cards ‘interfered with’ after backlash over teal preferences

Billionaire says it wasn’t the first time Trumpet of Patriots operations have been ‘hacked’ – without providing evidence to support claims

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP ‘sick of seeing betting odds’ as he airs disappointment at Albanese government’s record on gambling ads

Exclusive: Jerome Laxale calls on party to honour legacy of Peta Murphy if re-elected, saying ‘there is more to do’

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Australians start voting in general elections as pope's death overshadows campaigning

Australians have begun voting at general elections as campaigning is overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis

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