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With just eight days until the May 3 federal election, and with in-person early voting well under way, Labor has taken a seven-point lead in a national YouGov poll and an 11-point lead in a Morgan poll. An exit poll of early voters is also encouraging for Labor.

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Caitlin Cassidy explains the differences between falling, stumbling and stepping off to Julia Hollingsworth

The opposition leader was on the defence on multiple fronts at a testy press conference in Tasmania

If elected, the Coalition has pledged to end Labor’s substantial tax break for new zero- or low-emissions vehicles.

Every election cycle the media becomes infatuated, even if temporarily, with preference deals between parties. The 2025 election is no exception, with many media reports about preference “deals” being made.

Polestar says Dutton’s move shows ‘a complete lack of understanding of the significant cost-of-living, climate and health benefits of EVs’

Opposition leader’s comments suggest close to two-thirds of capital’s public service roles – which include many key agencies – would be slashed

In the past week, at least seven women have been killed in Australia, allegedly by men. These deaths have occurred in different contexts – across state borders, communities and relationships. But are united by one truth: they are part of the ongoing national crisis of men’s violence against women and…