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Debates over high energy bills and the broader cost-of-living crisis have been central to the federal election campaigns of the major parties. Both Labor and the Coalition say their energy policies are the best way to bring household power costs down – but which side is right?

Donald Trump is everywhere, inescapable. His return to power in the United States was always going to have some impact on the Australian federal election. The question was how disruptive he would be.

Key seats in western Sydney, outer Melbourne and Perth face the worst rent affordability and biggest price hikes, data reveals

Anthony Albanese has delivered steady, gradual reform – but a minority government might force Labor to push through bolder solutions

Exclusive: Stuart Bonds could hand the Nationals the seat of Hunter thanks to a preference deal and ‘last minute’ change to how-to-vote cards

Anthony Albanese made one of his final pitches for re-election as Peter Dutton swept through a handful of Melbourne electorates

US president to hold celebratory rally in Michigan after tariff concession to car industry; climate crisis could be costly for fans, report warns

In an otherwise unremarkable election campaign, the major parties are promising sharply different energy blueprints for Australia. Labor is pitching a high-renewables future powered largely by wind, solar, hydroelectricity and batteries. The Coalition wants more gas and coal now, and would build nuclear power later.

While many Australians have already voted at pre-poll stations and by post, the politicking continues right up until May 3.

Coalition’s outline of changes to national curriculum based on ‘critical thinking’ and ‘common sense’ is yet to be revealed

Labor and the Liberals each hold one seat by a tiny margin and one more comfortably. But none is a sure thing – and a long-shot independent is aiming for a huge upset