The Coalition’s energy policy will feature a mix of large and small nuclear reactors across Australia.

Labor runs costings ruler over Coalition’s nuclear plan

Labor has moved to discredit Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear plan, claiming taxpayers would each be up for nearly $90,000 in interest repayments by 2050 if it goes ahead.

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A re-elected Albanese Government will spend $2.3 billion to put more than one million batteries in Australian homes, businesses and community facilities, starting on July 1.

Labor supercharges campaign with battery discounts

A re-elected Albanese Government will spend $2.3 billion to put more than one million batteries in Australian homes, businesses and community facilities, starting on July 1.

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The Port of Darwin has become a major political football for Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

China hits out at Albo, Dutton over Darwin port fiasco

Compulsory acquisition powers could be used by whoever forms the next government to take back the Port of Darwin, as the Chinese-owned asset becomes a major political fight in the election campaign. 

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Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton.

Albo, Dutton try to win over voters on national security

Australia’s position in the world is growing darker and now Labor and the Coalition will battle for votes on who can be trusted on national security. HERE ARE THE KEY POLICIES

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Not Peter Dutton has attempted to kick a football on the campaign trail, but it went wrong for one cameraman.

Cameraman needs treatment after accidental Dutton footy kick

Peter Dutton has attempted to kick a football on the campaign trail, but it went horribly wrong.

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Everyone is so consumed with panicking about Donald Trump that we seem to barely notice other pressing problems much closer to home, writes Paul Murray.

Our growing hatred of US is obscuring big election issues

PAUL MURRAY: Everyone is so consumed with panicking about Donald Trump that we seem to barely notice other pressing problems much closer to home.

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ELLEN RANSLEY: Peter Dutton’s first week on the road was simultaneously slow and chaotic — but by Friday, there were signs that he was finally stepping on the gas.

Dutton finally stepping on gas after chaotic first week

ELLEN RANSLEY: The Opposition Leader’s first week on the road was simultaneously slow and chaotic — but by Friday, there were signs that he was finally stepping on the gas.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited a western Sydney school.

Time for PM to lose the kid gloves and get real on campaign

NICOLA SMITH: Anthony Albanese may have had a solid first week of the election campaign, but he must move out of his comfort zone if he wants to win over floating voters to avoid a minority government.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both pledged to return the Chinese-owned Port of Darwin to Australian hands. 

PM, Dutton to reclaim Port of Darwin from Chinese hands

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have both pledged to return the Chinese-owned Port of Darwin to Australian hands. 

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Anthony Albanese and Ozzy Man.

Albanese vs Ozzy Man and the ONLY way to deal with Trump.

In today’s episode, Albo hits up YouTube star Ozzy Man for a beer. Ben O’Shea explains the backlash from Abbie Chatfield’s podcast with the PM. Plus, the ONLY way to get Donald Trump onside in a tariff war.

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The Prime Minister has played down a coordinated cyberattack on some of Australia’s biggest super funds.

PM plays down cybercrime attack on Aussie super

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has downplayed a coordinated cyberattack on some of Australia’s biggest superannuation funds that is believed to have affected thousands of members. 

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Peter Dutton has made his strongest pitch yet to fix the housing affordability crisis, saying stemming the flow of migration, limiting foreign ownership, and capping international students was key.

Dutton takes aim at immigration in huge housing pitch

Peter Dutton has made his strongest pitch yet to fix the housing affordability crisis, saying stemming the flow of migration, limiting foreign ownership, and capping international students was key.

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton rejects claims his policy mirrors that of US President Donald Trump. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

Peter Dutton hints at 15pc cheaper gas under broader plan

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has used a Sydney forum to hint at a broader gas plan to make prices 15 per cent cheaper domestically. 

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese got a hero's welcome when he visited a western Sydney school. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Prime minister mobbed by children, gets in a high-five

Anthony Albanese received a rapturous welcome from western Sydney school children on his first stop in the culturally diverse region of the election campaign.

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Petter Dutton’s satisfaction rate has plummeted in the first YouGov poll since the Federal election was called.

Shocking poll for Dutton as WFH policy comes back to bite

Peter Dutton's net satisfaction has fallen to its lowest level since becoming Liberal leader, the first YouGov poll since the federal election was called shows.

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