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Rugby Union with a side of Federal Election coverage

Heading to GIO Stadium Canberra on 3 May to watch the ACT Brumbies v NSW Waratahs and want to follow the election coverage? Here's how.

Where to snag federal election democracy sausage in Canberra

If you're feeling peckish before or after voting in the upcoming federal election at a polling booth on 3 May, we've got you covered.

Bots influencing election discussion on social media

Nearly one in five accounts discussing Australia's election analysed on a major social media platform were found to be fake, sparking disinformation concerns.

‘Bad for your mental health’: MPs downplay polls trend

Labor could be in the box seat to form the next government, according to three major opinion polls, but both major parties are playing down their significance.

Leaders battle for poll position as election campaign kicks off

The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.

Federal campaign begins: What politicians promise Canberrans

Five weeks tomorrow to the election, and ACT Labor, the Canberra Liberals, Senator Pocock, and the ACT Greens are all running.

Australians to cast federal election vote on 3 May

Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on 3 May. After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the election date following a visit to Governor-General Sam Mostyn on...

Labor ‘unashamed’ in pitch for cost of living vote

The federal budget will deliver help for working people, Anthony Albanese declares, as Labor tries to draw the opposition into revealing its hand.

Dutton offering ‘thought bubbles’ on bulk-billing: PM

Anthony Albanese is confident bulk billing targets will be met, after the government unveiled $8.5 billion to make nearly all GP visits free by 2030.

Poll places coalition in election pole position

Labor has a mountain to climb to prevent Peter Dutton from forming government at the next election, with polling predicting a coalition wave in outer suburbs.

Support for Labor slides as federal election looms

The coalition is increasing its lead over the Albanese government just months before Australians head to the ballot box, latest polling shows.

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.

Canberra Daily’s 2022 in review: May

Canberra Daily's May 2022 highlights include electing a Federal Labor Government, CW journalist Nick Fuller sat down with the ACT's first ever Independent Senator David Pocock, a Yass Valley Highland bull sold for a six-figure sum, and more.

Scott Morrison pushed for boat statement: report

Home affairs officials were pressured into releasing a statement about an asylum seeker boat interception on election day by former prime minister Scott Morrison, a report has found.

Unpopular leaders punished at the polls in 2022 election

Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce were the most unpopular leaders of any party since 1987, analysis of the 2022 federal election from ANU shows. 

Pauline Hanson retains Queensland Senate spot

Pauline Hanson has retained her Queensland Senate seat, as a former Morrison government minister exits parliament.

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