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Pacific leaders congratulate Labor's Albanese on election result

The Solomon Islands has congratulated Australia's Labor leader, Anthony Albanese, on his election victory, saying much "remains to be done" in the bilateral relationship, as Pacific islands neighbour Fiji welcomed the party's climate policies.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Anthony Albanese's rise from humble beginnings to the prime ministership

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is a politician moulded by his humble start to life as the only child of a single mother who raised him on a pension in gritty inner-Sydney suburbia.

ABC News · May 22, 2022

Nationals vote holds steady. Will the Coalition become a party of the regions and outer suburbs?

The most amazing thing about the election was the very low primary vote for the ALP and the Liberal Party.

The Conversation · May 22, 2022

Australia’s government is changing after nine years of the Coalition – what happens next?

From the swearing in of Anthony Albanese and his ministers, to department ‘red books’, the public service is ready for the transition

The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2022

Factbox-Key members of Australia's incoming Labor government

Australia's Labor Party ousted the conservative coalition at an election on Saturday, returning the centre-left party to government after nine years in opposition.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

David Pratt: Russia gains little from seizure of Mariupol

IT’S a phrase that has become among the most iconic in our political discourse. Most attribute its origins to journalist Peter Arnett’s famous…

The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022

BYEDENBERG: Treasurer Josh Frydenberg Has Economic Managed Himself Out Of A Job Lost To A Teal

Australian federal election: Coalition Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has lost his seat to teal independent Dr Monique Ryan.

Pedestrian.tv · May 22, 2022

Nitschke keen on full-time women's role

Shelley Nitschke says she has an ambition to stay on as full-time coach of the Australia's women's cricket team after accepting an interim call-up.

AAP · May 22, 2022

Two asylum seeker boats turned back

Outgoing home affairs minister Karen Andrews has warned Labor to keep watch after two asylum seeker boats on their way to Australia were turned back.

AAP · May 22, 2022

Plant-based milk set to overtake cows' milk in Australian cafes — and oat milk is coming out on top

New data shows plant-based milk is on track to overtake cows' milk in Australian cafes. Oat milk is rising particularly fast, rapidly overtaking almond and soy on the way to becoming the country's most popular dairy alternative.

ABC News · May 22, 2022