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2025 Budget offers cost of living relief but falls short on addressing aged care challenges, advocates claim

The 2025 election is just weeks away, and both sides are gearing up for a tight contest. Source: Mick Tsikas/ AAP PHOTOS.

Federal election 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces when Aussies will head to the polls

Federal election 2025: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announces when Aussies will head to the polls

Australians are set to head to the polls in a matter of weeks following Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's announcement that the federal election will be held on May 3.

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PM defends economic record as rate decision looms

PM defends economic record as rate decision looms

Anthony Albanese is hoping a rate cut will turn the political tide in the government's favour.

Peter Dutton's coalition is in pole position to form government after the election, polling shows. (Steven Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor pains as Dutton rides high in polls

Labor pains as Dutton rides high in polls

Peter Dutton's coalition is in pole position to form government after the election, polling shows.

Senator Thorpe gave the middle finger over her shoulder as she exited the chamber. Source: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

Senator Lidia Thorpe suspended from parliament following latest incident

Senator Lidia Thorpe suspended from parliament following latest incident

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has courted controversy yet again, earning herself a suspension from parliament after throwing pieces of paper at Pauline Hanson during a heated exchange over racism in the upper house.

"Shame on you all. If (the king) comes back in, I'll do it again." Source: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.

Lidia Thorpe says ‘I’ll do it again’ despite being censured over King Charles protest

Lidia Thorpe says ‘I’ll do it again’ despite being censured over King Charles protest

Senator Lidia Thorpe has been censured by the Senate after her fiery confrontation with King Charles during his recent Australian tour.

Services Australia announced on 4th of November that they reduced the processing times for the Age Pension application by over a month, from 84 days at the beginning of the year to currently 49 days. Image source: Getty Images.

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

Cut in age pension wait times welcome but system is too confusing, says advocates

The reduction in Age Pension processing times by Services Australia marks a "significant improvement" in service delivery for older Australians, but more can be done according to advocates for older Australians.

Despite his deteriorating health, former US president Jimmy Carter is still "emotionally engaged", his grandson says. (Photo source: AAP)

Jimmy Carter ’emotionally engaged’ as he approaches 100

Jimmy Carter ’emotionally engaged’ as he approaches 100

Despite his deteriorating health, former US president's grandson reports he's still "emotionally engaged".

Source: Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS.

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten retires from politics

Former Labor leader Bill Shorten retires from politics

After nearly two decades in Parliament, former Labor leader Bill Shorten has announced his retirement from politics.

As Morrison steps away from politics, his journey is marked by a mix of successes, challenges, and controversies, leaving a complex legacy in Australian political history. Source: Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison bids farewell to politics with parting warning

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison bids farewell to politics with parting warning

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison has bid farewell to the Federal Parliament with an emotionally charged address, expressing no bitterness but acknowledging the numerous scars acquired during his tenure.

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