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Australia investigating after report claims Russia seeking access to Indonesian military base

Australian defence minister says Jakarta assured him report ‘simply not true’

The Independent UK

Election Diary: for a few hours, it seemed possible the Russians might be coming

For a few hours on Tuesday afternoon, it seemed just possible the Russians might be sending their planes to a base very near us.

The Conversation

Victorian Nationals open to working with a Dutton government to build nuclear reactor

Exclusive: Labor urges state Liberal leader Brad Battin to ‘get a spine’ and rule out a repeal of Victoria’s nuclear ban

The Guardian - AU

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM’s concern after report Russia wants Indonesian aircraft base; Greens cancel party on Anzac Day; and Dutton at his tenth bowser

Officials seeking further information, PM says, after news report on Russia seeking airbase on Australia’s northern doorstep

The Guardian - AU

Property price stance not safe as houses for leaders

As they aim to win over first homebuyers, party leaders have tried to strike a delicate balance in not spooking existing owners on property values.

AAP

Australia reassured Indonesia won't host Russian planes

Australia has been assured Indonesia won't allow Russian aircraft on its bases as political leaders denounced Vladimir Putin as a "murderous dictator".

AAP

Labor surges to 7-point lead in Resolve poll, and has sizeable leads in two other national polls

There’s been a significant turnaround in the national polls ahead of the 2025 federal election, with the momentum now moving firmly in Labor’s direction.

The Conversation

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Puppies and petrol stations as Dutton keeps on trucking

After cuddling a cavoodle and chatting to an apprentice, Peter Dutton made his 10th petrol station stop of the election campaign as he tries to win over voters.

AAP

Morning Mail: Cracks in Liberals’ nuclear story, Trump doubles down on deportation, Katy Perry in space

Victorian party leader distances himself from Coalition policy as poll points to increased Labor lead

The Guardian - AU

Labor receives assurances from Indonesian defence minister – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Cutting migrant numbers won’t help housing – the real immigration problems not being tackled this election

Immigration is shaping as one of the most potent policy issues of the election campaign.

The Conversation

PM looking forward as clock ticks for lagging Liberals

Labor has been buoyed by a run of strong polls as the coalition looks to claw back lost ground as the clock ticks down before early voting opens.

AAP

Victoria’s Liberal leader is counting the days to the election. But will ‘brand Brad’ pass the pub test?

Brad Battin’s ascension to the leadership was described as a ‘hostile rightwing takeover’ but the former police officer says his only ideology is ‘common sense’

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberal leader distances state party from Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal: ‘Our focus is gas’

Exclusive: Brad Battin says he had a conversation with the federal opposition leader about the ‘language’ he would use about plans to build a nuclear reactor in eastern Victoria

The Guardian - AU

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Finance minister vows to slash more consultants and accuses Coalition of importing Trump’s Doge agenda

Exclusive: Katy Gallagher says focus will be ‘on driving cultural change’ within public service if Labor wins the election

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Peter Dutton Wheels Out 20 Y.O. Son To Try And Appear Relatable On The Housing Crisis

Peter Dutton has made about $30 million off-loading property. 🤪

The Conversation

Election Diary: Will Peter Dutton help son Harry buy a house?

Political leaders’ kids are routinely put on display to share the glory or the pain of election night. Earlier, they’re often at campaign launches to “humanise” the candidates.

AAP

Summit hope for state if election climate favours Labor

The Festival State's premier hopes his federal colleagues win the May 3 election and then secure hosting rights for a United Nations global climate summit.

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Afternoon Update Election 2025: leaders brush off housing policy criticisms; Liberals release diss track; and Labor smoothes over awkward greeting

Parties accuse each other of costly ‘sugar hit’ announcements as expert says they would exacerbate problem they are trying to solve

AAP

Dutton's son saving like mad in hopeless housing market

Peter Dutton took his son out on the campaign trail as he assured his government would offer housing hope for young Australians like 20-year-old Harry.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock says major parties lack the ‘courage’ to tackle housing crisis – as it happened

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The Conversation

Strongmen, Daggy Dads and State Daddies: how different styles of political masculinity play into Australian elections

Australian politics has historically been a male domain with an overwhelmingly masculine culture. Manhood and a certain kind of masculinity are still considered integral to a leader’s political legitimacy.

AAP

Parties eye votes in 'over the top' spending blitz

Despite promising good economic management, major parties have thrown billions at voters in pre-election sweeteners amid competing pitches for first homebuyers.

AAP

PM dodges golf talk after polls put Labor back on par

The prime minister has sought to dodge comparisons with Masters golf champion Rory McIlroy but says he is not taking for granted his lead in the polls.

The Guardian - AU

What do Labor and the Coalition’s new housing polices mean for first home buyers?

Neither plan will put significant downward pressure on property prices – and making mortgages tax deductible may have ‘some inflationary impact’

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