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Election history awaits as voters 'yearn for change'

Voters will soon start turning their minds to a state election contest with historic implications for the major parties, both led by glass-ceiling breakers.

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Power to the people: a new book reveals the true story of how Australian democracy works

When I was a child, I lived in a very politically engaged household. My parents were always talking politics, and my dad in particular was often growling at the television when the face of someone he disagreed with appeared on it.

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Can Australia’s political centre hold off the populist embers being set ablaze by Trump?

Donald Trump is unlike any politician Australia has ever seen. But could a demagogue in his image emerge?

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View from The Hill: ‘identity politics’ has challenged the Labor Party to define its identity

Saturday’s Queensland result provides the latest evidence of the dual tugs on the modern Labor Party, coming from its different constituencies.

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Australia counts down to landmark vote on Indigenous Voice

The campaign has stirred divisions, with reports of racism and abuse fuelled by rampant misinformation on social media.

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Irrepressible rise of 'crash through' Labor strongman

Daniel Andrews stormed through Labor's ranks to become Victoria's premier with irrepressible ambition and he acknowledged that hard work as he stepped down.

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Reward of $500,000 to crack cold-case murder

A $500,000 reward is being offered to help police solve the murder of a 42-year-old father in a Sydney home 13 years ago.

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Daniel Andrews's legacy could be immortalised in bronze, but there's a tightening Victorian election to win first

Victoria's Labor premier is fighting for a third term in office after an extraordinary four years that saw him become one of the most recognisable — and controversial — faces in Australia. Will he be able to pull it off?

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COVID-19 has never been more infectious: Why mask mandates are being resisted

COVID-19 is likely to be the leading cause of death in Australia by the end of the year. So why are mask mandates not being reintroduced?

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Resignation of four senior Victorian ministers sheds light on future of state Labor Party

The shock departure of four of Victoria's most-senior ministers has resulted in a significant shake-up of the government's front bench and sheds light on the future of the state Labor Party — including who will succeed Premier Daniel Andrews.

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The unexpected date on the calendar upended Anthony Albanese’s planned start to government

“You shouldn’t waste a day in government,” Anthony Albanese told the first meeting of the ALP caucus this week, smilingly. “We don’t intend to."

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The flinty pragmatist who will now be Aussie PM

He's set to be the next Australian Prime Minister. So who is Anthony Albanese? Paul Strangio, Professor of Politics at Monash University, profiles a man on the cusp of history.

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'His beating heart is a focus group': what makes Scott Morrison tick?

Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Paul Strangio’s profile of Anthony Albanese here.

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If the polls are right, he may soon be the next Australian prime minister. So who is Anthony Albanese?

Today we are running two longer articles looking at the men who are vying to be the next Australian prime minister. You can read Michelle Grattan’s profile of Scott Morrison here.

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