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Littleproud says discussions about reuniting Coalition a ‘positive move’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 21, 2025

A holiday destination for some, but no one is coasting in Gilmore, Labor’s most marginal seat

Once Eden-Monaro was the seat to watch on the NSW south coast, but now its neighbour has taken centre stage as one of the Coalition’s prime targets

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2025

View from The Hill: Albanese plays ‘captain’s pick’ to maximise Labor’s election prospects in Tasmania

Anthony Albanese prides himself on his eye for a good candidate.

The Conversation · Nov 12, 2024

Crowd cheers independent senator on arrival in WA

West Australian Senator Fatima Payman said she's ready to serve her home state as an independent as a crowd of supporters welcomed her home.

AAP · Jul 5, 2024

Governor-general hosts flood victims in first meeting

Governor-General Sam Mostyn has vowed to visit as many Australian communities as possible to listen to locals and deliver their messages back to those in power.

AAP · Jul 2, 2024

Independent MP Kylea Tink’s electorate of North Sydney to be abolished under AEC proposal

New South Wales draft boundaries would also affect the seats of Bennelong and Bradfield, held by Labor and Liberals respectively

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2024

Budget shows no empathy for the bush: Littleproud

Nationals leader David Littleproud has slammed the federal budget but others are more optimistic about the government's vision for the future of the regions.

AAP · May 15, 2024

ACT funding requests will need strong business cases: minister

The territory also needs to demonstrate 'strong community support'.

The Canberra Times · Apr 17, 2024

A decade to save for a country home as regions grow

Regional Australia can look forward to more jobs and innovation, but health, housing and climate change present ongoing challenges, a landmark report says.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

This woman's place will be in the Senate. Forever

Sculpture of trailblazing ACT senator will be cast in bronze.

The Canberra Times · Jan 24, 2024