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Sun, 22 May 2022 19:01:40 +1000
Anthony Albanese: from public housing to Prime Minister
How the new Prime Minister won the biggest seat in politics.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:57:34 +1000
A Labor government has been swept in for the first time in close to a decade
Discontent with mainstream politics saw a swing towards independents but Anthony Albanese has won enough seats to become Prime Minister.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:56:32 +1000
Morrison holds last party at official residence
The outgoing Prime Minister hosted his last function at Kirribilli House in Sydney.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:52:44 +1000
Woman charged with attempted murder after alleged stabbing in Adelaide
A 23-year-old woman has been charged with attempted murder after an alleged stabbing in Adelaide's north-east last night.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:47:50 +1000
South Australia is on the cusp of a major political shake-up
Liberals are at risk of not holding a single seat in metropolitan Adelaide, with major swings to Labor in two key seats.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:47:29 +1000
Hiker missing in Victorian bush
Police are searching for an English hiker who went missing in the Grampians in Victoria.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:38:13 +1000
Asylum seeker family can finally go home to Queensland
After four years in limbo fighting deportation, the Labor victory means a Tamil family can leave detention and return home to Biloela.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:37:59 +1000
Mother of murdered Toyah Cordingley speaks about her loss
Toyah Cordingley's mother has told of her anguish as police push to extradite a person of interest in the 24-year-old's murder.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:37:49 +1000
Voters turn backs on traditional parties in Queensland
The political landscape changed dramatically in Queensland as voters turned away from the major parties in a' Green wave'.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:37:36 +1000
Newly elected Green MPs lay out plans
Political pundits say this could be just the beginning of a 'Green wave' in Queensland.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:31:53 +1000
Anthony Albanese to face world leaders this week
Albanese to fly to his first global summit as leader, where Australia’s position on China will be front and centre.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:27:56 +1000
Victorians shun Liberal Party in favour of independents
Monique Ryan ousted Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in Kooyong, as ex-journalist Zoe Daniel stripped Goldstein from Liberal hands for the first time

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:23:25 +1000
Historic wins for independents across nation
Teal candidates - all women - have picked off heartland Liberal seats in Sydney and across the country.

Sun, 22 May 2022 18:22:25 +1000
Historic wins for Labor across NSW
Labor has seen success in most parts of NSW- except where Kristina Keneally was parachuted into a south west Sydney seat.

Sun, 22 May 2022 17:56:26 +1000
Clive Palmer candidate could be Victorian senator thanks to Liberal preferences
Despite an estimated $100 million spent by the mining magnate during the federal election, the UAP secured just 4.3 per cent of the national vote.

Sun, 22 May 2022 17:35:16 +1000
Top Queensland judge expresses concern for prosecutors under pressure
Chief Justice Helen Bowskill says a recent judgement shows the need to keep supporting the state’s prosecutors.

Sun, 22 May 2022 16:49:56 +1000
Pauline Hanson tanks in QLD heartland, Palmer misses Senate
The One Nation founder is facing a serious challenge from an obscure pro-cannabis party for her home state’s sixth senate vacancy.

Sun, 22 May 2022 16:32:28 +1000
Tim Wilson concedes defeat in once-safe Liberal seat of Goldstein
In an emotional concession speech, Wilson said it seems it's "increasingly unlikely" he will be re-elected.

Sun, 22 May 2022 16:28:06 +1000
Australia Votes: Federal Election Day 2022
Australians cast their votes for the federal election on Saturday 21st May 2022

Sun, 22 May 2022 16:17:29 +1000
Climate change and international relationships high priorities for Albanese
Changes to climate change policy and building diplomatic relationships with international counterparts are high on the priority list for Prime Minister-elect Anthony Albanese.



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