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The Latest Breaking News from Australia

Poll could be personality contest in battleground seats

Australians living in some of the country's most marginal seats know what - and who - will and won't sway their votes.

AAP

Former Australian police officer avoids prison after killing 95-year-old woman with a stun gun

A former Australian police officer has avoided a prison term for killing a 95-year-old nursing home resident with a stun gun

The Independent UK

Town seeking doctor offers £330,000 salary and free rent – but there’s a catch

The town is a seven-hour drive from the nearest major city

The Independent UK

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The weekend weather forecast is in – and it’s wet and wild for much of Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane

Heavy rainfall expected to stretch from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to the Victorian border, with the potential for isolated falls of up to 100mm

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update Election Edition: campaign is on; Dutton’s gas plan questioned; and a shoe runs into trouble

It’s official: Australia is heading to the polls on 3 May as PM tells reporters he was ‘born ready’ for election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May

Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.

Euronews

Qatar deal helping cheaper fares take off: Virgin boss

Australians flying to the Middle East and beyond will have more options after the competition watchdog signed off on a long-awaited airline alliance.

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Travelling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Here’s how to ensure you’re protected

On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales.

The Conversation

Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.

Al Jazeera

'Lay off the swear words': kindness key for Aussie star

Steve Erceg's toughness and niceness are helping his star rise, now the Australian faces two-time former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in a piviotal fight.

AAP

Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance

Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.

International Business Times

Aussie shares end week higher but red quarter looms

Trade war fears have returned and sent jitters through equities markets, as investors take cash off the table to measure the costs of incoming tariffs.

AAP

What is Australian bat lyssavirus? Can I catch it from bat poo? What if bats roost near me?

Last week, Queensland Health alerted the public about the risk of Australian bat lyssavirus, after a bat found near a school just north of Brisbane was given to a wildlife carer group.

The Conversation

Australian PM Calls General Election For May 3

Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday, locking in a showdown over climate action, nuclear power and a runaway housing market.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian election called for 3 May – as it happened

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Voting Made Easy: Your Guide To Early Voting In The Australian Election

Whether you’re sipping coffee in Sydney or sipping sangria in Spain, there’s no escaping your democratic duty. So, grab your pen and paper (or your postal vote application), and let’s dive into the world of early voting.

The Independent UK

New Zealand vs Pakistan LIVE: Cricket score and updates from Pakistan in New Zealand 2025

Follow all the action from McLean Park

AAP

'I steer the ship': Patterson's big change after Paris

Eleanor Patterson will be among a host of Australian stars at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, having made some major changes since the Paris Olympics.

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AAP

Bazzana bonanza: why Aussies now bank on college system

Times are changing for Australians trying to reach Major League Baseball, with more and more youngsters opting for the college path beaten by Travis Bazzana.

Pedestrian.tv

3 Voting Myths To Watch Out For This Federal Election So You’re Not Caught Off Guard

Here's all the voting myths to watch out for this federal election on May 3, 2025, so you don't get caught out.

Pedestrian.tv

Your Ultimate Guide To Voting In Australia Before The Federal Election

Here's a guide before the federal election on May 3, 2025, whether you've voted before or voting for the first time.

The Guardian - AU

Australian election 2025 voting guide: everything you need to know

Who can I vote for? What time does voting open and close on election day? All you polling day questions answered

The Guardian - AU

Australian prime minister calls election amid shadow of Trump and cost-of-living crisis

Anthony Albanese’s ruling Labor party faces a challenge by the centre-right Coalition led by Peter Dutton at the 3 May vote

The Conversation

View from The Hill: uninspiring leaders, stressed voters and the shadow of Trump make for an uncertain contest

The usual story for a first-term government is a loss of seats, as voters send it a message, but ultimate survival.

The Independent UK

Australia's prime minister has survived a volatile political era

Anthony Albanese hopes to become the first Australian prime minister in 21 years to lead a political party to consecutive election victories

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