Government and Politics
Melbourne lord mayor faces ‘extraordinary’ challenge as city wakes from COVID nightmare
After months of shutdowns affecting business, live sport, tourism and the arts, Melbourne's next lord mayor will have a...
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Police handed information on claims Vatican sent $1m to Australia in relation to George Pell sexual abuse trial
The financial crimes regulator has passed information to police about allegations of money being transferred from the Vatican in...
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For thousands of migrant Australians, dealing with a Queensland election can be a ‘bewildering’ experience
On prior election days, Cambodian migrant Phay developed a habit of taking the first how-to-vote card handed to her...
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Is Donald Trump right that more Americans voting is bad for Republicans? Let’s take a look
The 2016 and 2018 US elections were historic for plenty of reasons — like the unlikely election of a...
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Tony Abbott spent $135,000 on medals for knights and dames in 2014. They’re now ‘worthless’
Medals which were purchased to be awarded to knights and dames and were once valued at $135,000 are now...
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Armenia and Azerbaijan ceasefire breaks down within hours
Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating a new humanitarian ceasefire in fighting over the mountain enclave...
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With Australian families under mounting pressure, some schoolkids will struggle more than others
Schoolkids, to put it mildly, have had a tough year. Most have spent at least part of 2020 learning...
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Basil Zempilas elected as new City of Perth Lord Mayor after years of commissioner-led council
Radio and TV host Basil Zempilas has been elected the new Lord Mayor of Perth.It was a tightly-fought race...
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ACT election campaign enters its final hour with counting set to begin shortly
Counting for the ACT election is about to get underway and we're just hours from finding out who will...
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New Zealanders go to the polls as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern seeks second term
New Zealanders are voting today in a general election to determine if Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will strengthen her...
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