Politics

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford has won her race, in a major blow to Donald Trump. (AP PHOTO)

Musk-backed candidate loses state Supreme Court vote

Despite major support from Donald Trump and Elon Musk, their candidate has lost the race for a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court in America’s most expensive court race on record.

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Peter Dutton has been accused by Chinese state media of ‘beating the drums of war’.

China accuses Dutton of ‘beating drums of war’, praises PM

Chinese state media has accused Opposition Leader Peter Dutton of ‘beating the drums of war’ in an editorial that also backed in Anthony Albanese’s stance on the Chinese ‘spy’ ship in Australian waters. 

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Joe Rogan has hit out at US President Donald Trump and his administration, warning Americans to ‘get scared’.

‘Get scared’: Rogan turns on Trump over gay hairdresser

Popular podcaster Joe Rogan has warned the world to ‘get scared’ about US President Donald Trump, labelling his actions ‘f***ing crazy’.

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RBA Governor Michele Bullock warned that the economy in the medium term could not support wage increases with no productivity growth.

Labor’s minimum wage promise hits RBA roadblock

Labor’s election pledge to raise minimum pay rates for three million workers hit an early bump when the RBA governor appeared to contradict government claims that wages can rise without productivity gains.

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Who is best to take on Donald Trump? That is the question Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are consumed by.

Who would be a better PM for fighting Donald Trump?

Peter Dutton is willing to fight directly with US President Donald Trump if it’s in Australia’s interests, as the Republican’s imminent “Liberation Day” casts a long shadow over the election campaign. 

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Donald Trump said countries including Britain had approached the US to try to cut deals on tariffs. (EPA PHOTO)

Trump’s tariff gamble rattles fragile economy

US President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs aim to reshape trade but are instead sparking fears of inflation and economic slowdown.

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Filmmaker Oliver Stone is sworn in prior to testifying before the House Oversight Committee at the US Capitol.

‘Level with us’: Stone wants new JFK assassination probe

The director of 1991 film ‘JFK’ used his appearance at Congress to call for a new congressional investigation into the US President’s 1963 assassination.

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Officials say a man was placed on a flight despite a 2019 judgment granting him protection. (AP PHOTO)

Trump admin mistake: Man deported to El Salvador in ‘error’

The White House has admitted to mistakenly deporting an alleged MS-13 gang member with protected legal status to an El Salvador jail.

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Independent candidate Ellie Smith has been amazed by the number of volunteers to help her campaign. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Make history’: Independent threatens Dutton’s seat

A ‘divisive’ Peter Dutton is more interested in clinching the nation's top job than working for his electorate, says an independent looking to oust him from his seat of Dickson.

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April 30 has emerged as a key date for hints of when the RBA could provide an interest rate cut.

Why April 30 is key to a potential RBA rate cut

Mortgage holders could know by April 30 whether to expect more interest rate relief, as the Reserve Bank casts its eyes on a crucial data point and Donald Trump’s tariffs.

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Victoria Police Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has quit

Top cop backs away just 41 days into acting role

Victoria Police’s top cop has resigned after just 41 days in the role, plunging the force into further turmoil as it grapples with soaring crime rates and leadership instability. 

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US President Donald Trump.

‘Effective immediately’: Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ plan

The White House has released details about US President Donald Trump’s ‘Make America Wealthy Again’ announcement, saying ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs will come into immediate effect.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese campaigns in Victoria where Labor faces both Liberals and Greens. (Jason Edwards/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor fighting on multiple fronts in battleground state

The prime minister has begun campaigning in Victoria where Labor faces off with both Liberal and Green rivals for city, suburban and regional seats.

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Sudanese refugee Masi Ayiik

Fury over detainee’s 26 visa breach charges

Labor has come under fire after a court was told a High Court detainee ‘breached their visa 26 times’ before they were shot by police in a separate incident.

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