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‘Trump not a real conservative’: Howard

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Trump turns back on allies with tariffs: Howard

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Howard credits Dutton for ‘not being full of himself’

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John Howard warns Teals time might be up on previous Liberal seats

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John Howard says Australia needs to work with ‘far inferior’ US political system

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In a scathing interview, former prime minster John Howard has revealed how he really feels about US President Donald Trump.

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Mr Bandt dismissed Mr Albanese’s tough talk declaring he does not negotiate with the Greens — pointing out his party had successfully negotiated outcomes with Labor before.

Federal electionCommentsPremiumGreens to use Woodside project rejection to form government

Adam Bandt has scoffed at Anthony Albanese’s insistence he doesn’t do deals with the Greens, as Woodside’s plan to continue LNG production in WA’s north-west looms as a key bargaining chip at the elections.

Joe Spagnolo

Labor’s Perth MP Patrick Gorman and Durack candidate Karen Wheatland.

Federal ElectionPremiumStaffing regional care clinic will take time: Labor MP

Federal Labor says funding to build a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic in Geraldton would be inclusive of staffing, but acknowledged bringing in medical professionals would take time.

Matthew Paddick

Anthony Albanese holds a one dollar coin.

federal politicsCommentsPremiumLabor calls for fourth ‘real’ increase to minimum wage

Australia’s three million lowest paid workers should get a pay rise that keeps ahead of inflation to help with the cost of living, the Labor Party has told the Fair Work Commission.

Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese visits Nathaniel’s Coffee and Panini with Premier Peter Malinauskas and Labor Candidate for Sturt Claire Clutterham in Adelaide on Tuesday.

Federal PoliticsCommentsLevy call poised to overshadow PM’s key election plank

Anthony Albanese faced a barrage of questions on Tuesday about why he had been unable to secure a phone call with US President Donald Trump ahead of an expected fresh round of punishing US tariffs.

Nicola Smith and Katina Curtis

NSW Independent candidate Nicolette Boele has been banned from her local hair salon after making a sexual joke towards a teenager.

SHOCKING JOKE Teal candidate banned from salon over sexual joke in front of teen hairdresser

The candidate has issued an apology saying the joke was a ‘poor attempt at humour’.

Molly Magennis

Kate Chaney has defended east coast donations boosting her re-election campaign for Curtin and challenged the Liberal party to “come clean” over its own funding sources.

Federal election 2025CommentsPremiumKate Chaney bets her re-election on transparency

Kate Chaney has defended east coast donations boosting her re-election campaign for Curtin and challenged the Liberal Party to ‘come clean’ over its own funding sources.

Jessica Page

Mr Albanese announced the crackdown on price gouging on Sunday. Jason Edwards/NewsWire

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How Anthony Albanese plans to win over WA again

The Prime Minister was in Perth for less than 24 hours yesterday but the West Australian can reveal that he will be back, bringing Labor’s biggest election party with him.

Jessica Page

Anthony Albanese.

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Path to the Lodge once again runs through WA

Mr Albanese and his Treasurer Jim Chalmers can cherrypick all the economic data they want to try to prove things aren’t as bad as they seem, but there is a vibe against them.

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mental healthPremiumWaive HECS for regional psychologists

While the $8 billion Medicare rebates to see a GP is welcome, what was noticeably absent in the recent federal budget was any policies addressing the mental health crisis in Australia.

Marjorie Collins and Caroline Hunt

Federal Election: Prime Minister speaking to the media.

federal election 2025PremiumOpposition demand WA plan for industry and environment

Anthony Albanese is under pressure to reveal the detail of Labor’s new plan to overhaul of environmental laws, as wary industry bosses in WA warn against a new-look Nature Positive regime.

Katina Curtis and Jessica Page

Peter Dutton insists the coalition's energy plan will bring power bills down for industrial users.

Federal election 2025CommentsDutton doubles down on energy despite keeping details light

Peter Dutton is determined to make this election a choice between alternative energy policies, telling voters they will be better off under the Coalition despite not yet releasing analysis to prove his claim.

Ellen Ransley

Albanese and Dutton.

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“Known unknowns” threaten best-laid election campaign plans

Three big “known unknowns” could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.

Katina Curtis

Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

Federal election 2025CommentsPM’s tongue twister revives claims of Greens danger ahead

Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

Jessica Page

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