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'Bedfellows': Family scorn Robert F Kennedy's decision to endorse Trump
"In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path of electoral victory in the face of this relentless, systematic censorship and media control," he said.
USARaucous applause as Harris accepts nomination in historic moment
She's outlined plans to chart 'a new way forward' for America, championing abortion rights and tougher border security.
LiveRFK Jr withdraws from Arizona ballot as questions swirl around possible Trump alliance
Both Kennedy and Trump have hinted publicly that they could be open to joining forces as Harris gains momentum.
USAFormer MP's penalty doubled for election Facebook posts
The Federal Court in August 2023 found Laming contravened the Commonwealth Electoral Act via three social media posts.
courtsGovernment apology after domestic violence victims' addresses given to offenders
Queensland's police minister has apologised after the addresses of domestic violence victims were given to their offenders.
queenslandSpeaker of Queensland Parliament Curtis Pitt to retire at state election
He said he didn't come to the decision lightly but wanted to be there for his family.
queenslandQueensland parole board president allowed to keep pension despite corruption referral
Michael Byrne stood down as parole board president on July 4 after seven years in the role.
national'Sequel's usually worse': Obamas' blistering take
The 44th President addressed the crowd at the Democratic National Convention.
WorldMetro Tunnel interference continues at Melbourne cancer centre
Train testing in the Metro Tunnel continues to disrupt nearby medical equipment, creating challenges for the Victorian government.
VictoriaNSW Liberal Party legal threat over 'monumental' local election stuff-up
The "monumental debacle" means ratepayers in up to a dozen Sydney councils and some others across the state won't have a Liberal candidate to vote for.
Liberal PartyCFMEU to be placed into administration after government strikes deal
Shadow Attorney-General Michaelia Cash stated that the Coalition would "provide passage" of the legislation, which will put the CFMEU into administration for at least three years.
AustraliaNSW Liberals threaten legal action amid council election fiasco
The party has demanded the Electoral Commission extend the nomination deadline after it failed to put up dozens of candidates.
Liberal Party'I'm a better looking person than Kamala': Trump's rally zigzag
Former President Donald Trump thrice declared that he was better looking than Vice President Kamala Harris as he spoke in Pennsylvania.
Donald TrumpNSW Liberals refused extension after local council nomination disaster
The NSW Liberals are in a world of hurt after the party failed to nominate dozens of candidates for the elections next month.
New South WalesJobs paying up to $900 a day up for grabs as Queensland heads to the polls
The Electoral Commission is right now recruiting for thousands of roles, right across the state, that require no previous experience.
queenslandNSW council candidates finalised after 'monumental' Liberal nomination blunder
The NSW Liberal Party said it's taking immediate action to address the failure to make sure it never happens again.
New South WalesVictoria's criminal age to rise after marathon debate in state parliament
The youth justice bill, which includes various measures aimed at reducing youth crime, was passed in parliament's upper house at 2am.
VictoriaThailand elects its youngest ever prime minister
Thailand's parliament voted on Friday for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be the country's next prime minister, thrusting another member of the kingdom's most famed and divisive political dynasty into the top job.
Thailand'Warfare is changing': Cyber-attack could trigger Aussie-NZ military treaty
Australia and New Zealand have agreed a "sufficiently severe" cyber attack would prompt mutual defence.
federal politicsDonald Trump says he's 'entitled to personal attacks' on Kamala Harris
Former President Donald Trump said Thursday he thinks he's "entitled to personal attacks" on his Democratic rival, adding he's "very angry" at Vice President Kamala Harris and questioning her intelligence.
US ElectionNSW Liberal state director sacked over council nominations debacle
In a meeting that extended late into the night, the state executive unanimously resolved to sack him following calls to step down over the "monumental debacle".
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Premier to meet ex-staffer after fresh details about Will Fowles claims
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has agreed to meet with a former ministerial staff member who alleges she was raped by Labor MP Will Fowles.
MelbourneFrom the streets to ministries, student uprisers are helping lead Bangladesh
Within a week of unseating Bangladesh's longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out Sheikh Hasina were directing Dhaka's traffic.
BangladeshVictoria walks back on plan to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14
Premier Jacinta Allan said the government would take decisive action against youth offenders, including strengthening the bail test for young people who commit serious crimes.
VictoriaKeating, Pelosi trade insults over China, Taiwan
Paul Keating drew criticism amid global tensions when he labelled Taiwan "Chinese real estate".
AustraliaJudge rules against Robert F Kennedy Jr in fight to be on presidential ballot
If the judge's ruling is upheld, it would not only keep Kennedy off the ballot in New York but could also lead to challenges in other states.
WorldCall to stop Aussies buying lottery tickets with credit cards
For decades lotto has been billed as a ticket to dream, but it's almost never the reality.
lottoDutton undermined Reynolds, defamation trial told
On day seven of the Perth trial, Robert Reid told the court he was annoyed and in "utter amazement" when he learned about the incident in 2019.
Brittany HigginsSouth Australian Liberals elect new opposition leader
Vincent Tarzia has pledged to take the fight to the state Labor government and win the 2026 election.
South AustraliaAlbanese government set for showdown with CFMEU
The Albanese government is set for a showdown with the troubled construction wing of the CFMEU in a bid to reform the union.
nationalThink Biden's old for a world leader? He's got nothing on these guys
US President Joe Biden's age has been the focus of much attention in recent times, but how does he compare to other world leaders?
WorldCeline Dion's team lashes 'unauthorised' use of Titanic hit at Trump rally
Celine Dion's camp has accused Donald Trump of not having permission to play the singer's hit song from Titanic at his campaign rallies.
WorldDonald Trump's campaign says its emails were hacked
The campaign suggested Iranian actors were involved in stealing and distributing sensitive internal documents.
WorldFormer prime ministers sign call for ban on gambling advertising
More than 70 prominent Australians, including former prime ministers and premiers, union leaders and medical experts have signed an open letter calling on the federal government to ban gambling advertising.
national'I've had a gutful': SA opposition leader announces resignation
Speirs said that his departure provided enough time for the Liberal party's success at the next state election.
nationalJD Vance reopens line of attack into Tim Walz's military record
Vance also accused Walz of falsely claiming he had served in a combat zone while the Democratic vice presidential nominee was in the Army National Guard.
WorldKamala Harris picks Tim Walz as running mate in US election
The governor, military veteran and former high school teacher said it was the "honour of a lifetime".
US ElectionProtests toppled the government of Bangladesh. What happens now?
After 15 years in charge, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country by helicopter amid street violence.
Bangladesh'Brilliant and bright' three-time ex-mayor's death sparks tributes
Sarah Carter, mayor emeritus of Maribyrnong, has died aged 45 in Melbourne.
MelbourneWho is Tim Walz? Five things to know about Kamala Harris' running mate
It would be hard to find a more vivid representative of the American heartland than Walz.
kamala harrisMinns' shots at Victoria over work-from-home mandate
The Victorian government has resisted calls to follow New South Wales and order public servants back into the office for the whole working week.
VictoriaReynolds links Higgins' saga to senator's death
Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has linked Kimberley Kitching's death to the saga over Brittany Higgins' rape allegation during a defamation trial.
courtsKamala Harris is now officially Democratic presidential nominee
Vice President Kamala Harris, a daughter of immigrants who rose through the California political and law enforcement ranks to become the first female vice president in U.S. history, formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination on Monday — becoming the first woman of color to lead a major party ticket.
kamala harrisUK PM promises 'standing army' of police to deal with rioting
Keir Starmer convened an urgent meeting after lawlessness that he blamed on far-right activists and misinformation on social media
UKBangladesh PM resigns and flees country amid deadly protests, ending 15 years in power
Thousands of anti-government protesters defied a military curfew and stormed her official residence in Dhaka, following weeks of violent demonstrations and clashes with security forces.
BangladeshSupport for Labor in Victoria dips to seven-year low
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan is under more pressure with a shock poll revealing support for Labor has dipped to a seven-year low.
Victoria'Leave immediately': Fresh warning issued for Australians in Lebanon
Many commercial flights have cancelled and the US is increasing its military presence in the region.
nationalRally calls for Venezuela presidential election results to be overturned
Authorities have declared President Nicolás Maduro the winner of last Sunday's election but have yet to produce voting tallies to prove he won.
WorldJudge rejects effort to dismiss Trump's election subversion case
The ruling from US District Judge Tanya Chutkan is the first substantive order since the case was returned to her on Friday.
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