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Albanese ‘reluctant’ to detail claims paid actors carrying out anti-Semetic attacks

Anthony Albanese is reluctant to give detail about claims overseas actors are paying locals to carry out anti-Semitic attacks, as investigations are ongoing.

PM walks diplomatic tightrope as Trump takes office

Australia's most senior official in the US during the first Trump presidency has weighed in on how the Albanese government will navigate his return to power.

PM pledges ‘strongest action possible’ if Aussie prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins killed by Russia

Australia has promised retribution if reports Russia killed a prisoner of war are confirmed as the federal government faces a call to expel the ambassador.

Political rulebook tossed out as leaders eye election

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are seeking to score early points with voters during a quasi-election campaign playing to party strengths.

PM attacks ‘heartless’ Dutton in campaign shadow boxing

Struggling Australians need leadership with heart, the prime minister asserts as the major parties kick off their unofficial election campaigns.

Tough federal election ahead as PM resumes unofficial campaign

The pressure is mounting on the prime minister as he continues his multi-state blitz, knowing the upcoming election will be very tough and very tight.

Major road upgrade vowed as PM kicks off election year

Anthony Albanese will begin 2025 with a marginal seat marathon, pledging billions for a major highway upgrade as he vows to build Australia's future.

PM’s character in question in latest poll

While Anthony Albanese remains Australia's preferred prime minister, his character has been called into question in the latest Newspoll.

Help others this Christmas with the gift of presents

A Canberran is giving back by helping others through supporting the Kmart Wishing Tree Appeal - and as a volunteer with the Salvation Army.

Sam Mostyn’s first Remembrance Day as governor-general

Governor-General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, has commemorated her first Remembrance Day since stepping into the role in July 2024.

Trump victory forces federal election rethink

Labor and the coalition are reassessing their election strategies following Donald Trump's election win, after cost-of-living issues drove success at the polls.

Albanese holds talks with Trump following election win

The prime minister has congratulated Donald Trump on his return to the White House in a phone call following the incoming US president's re-election win.

Albanese deflects criticism over flight upgrades, denies staff requested perks

Anthony Albanese continues to bat away criticism of his decision to receive flight upgrades, denying his staff ever requested them on his behalf.

Mixed response to Labor pledge of student debt relief

The prime minister has defended plans to cut HECS debts by 20 per cent for students, after concern about how the plan would be paid for.

Albanese’s $4.3m home purchase defended despite ‘tone-deaf’ criticism

Anthony Albanese's decision to buy a $4.3 million home on the NSW Central Coast has attracted scrutiny in the middle of a debate about affordable housing.

Albanese apology for ‘insensitive’ Tourette’s comment

The prime minister has made an unreserved apology after making an "unkind and hurtful" jibe in parliament at the expense of people with Tourette's syndrome.

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