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Coalition rejects rival camp after losing swag of votes

The Nationals leader is optimistic the Farrer by-election will be an anomaly and is his setting sights on the federal election to regain ground on One Nation.

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Waking up in One Nation country: after the Coalition demolition, voters wait to see if Pauline Hanson’s party can deliver

A disaffected constituency that delivered a historic victory to the minor party also dashed ambitions of independent Michelle Milthorpe

The Guardian - AU

‘We’re coming after those other seats’: Pauline Hanson jubilant as One Nation wins Farrer byelection

David Farley secures One Nation’s first lower house win after Coalition vote collapses and Angus Taylor says Liberals will take ‘hard lessons’ from result

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Grattan on Friday: The Farrer result will set off a willy willy. The budget already has

The run-up to a budget always sees a degree of chaos. But this year it has looked like one of those willy willies that blow up in outback Australia when the wind stirs a storm of dust.

The Conversation

Coalition preferences could deliver a One Nation victory in Farrer by-election

Since 2025, the radical-right One Nation party has experienced a polling surge – regularly polling ahead of the Coalition.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: The lonely death of ‘the birdman’, US shoots and seizes Iranian ship, and the independent fighting for Farrer

Questions over Australia’s homelessness services; US delegation heads for Iran war talks

The Guardian - AU

Polls show federal Labor losing support; One Nation looking strong in Farrer seat poll

It’s over two weeks since the United States and Israel began their war on Iran. In the federal Resolve and Morgan polls, Labor has lost support to the Greens and Others, although YouGov has Labor’s vote up one point. Left-wing voters would like Anthony Albanese to oppose the war.

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One Nation in front among voters ahead of by-election

Polling shows Pauline Hanson's party has a slight edge with voters in one electorate, weeks out from a by-election challenge.

AAP

One Nation seeks a foothold in Farrer as it names byelection candidate

David Farley will contest the New South Wales seat of former Liberal leader Sussan Ley in May ballot

The Guardian - AU

Farrer byelection will be on May 9

The byelection for the regional New South Wales seat of Farrer, vacated by former opposition leader Sussan Ley, will be held on May 9.

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Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

AAP

Ley delivers parting shot as hotly contested seat opens

Ousted Liberal leader Sussan Ley has fired a shot at her successor, welcoming the "immediate re-adoption" of her policies as the battle for her old seat begins.

AAP

Want to know what’s really going on in Australian politics? A four-way tussle in Farrer may tell us

Sussan Ley has announced that, after a fortnight’s farewell tour, she will step down as the member for Farrer.

The Conversation

Magical Christmas Park in Farrer is a beacon in the suburbs

400 Christmas trees will light up on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night.

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Farrer's Norma and Jim celebrate 70 years of a gentle partnership

Jim helped to build many homes in Canberra.

The Canberra Times

'Is Taylor Swift in there?': tears as Canberra Swifties nab final tickets

One incredible Swiftie 'dad' lined up from 3am for his daughters.

ABC News

Evoenergy to pay compensation for damage to household appliances in Farrer power surge

Three months after the electrical fault, Evoenergy will pay compensation to customers in Farrer after a power surge caused hundreds of thousands of dollars of damage to home appliances.

The Canberra Times

'Gobsmacked' residents in limbo after surge destroyed appliances in a flash

The initial bang and flash left them in shock, but then came the NDAs.

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The Canberra Times

Govt calls for Evoenergy payouts to cover power surge damages

A power surge damaged appliances in a cluster of Farrer homes.

The Canberra Times

Huge power surge fries appliances with residents still awaiting compensation

Customers who agree to compensation deals must sign non-disclosure agreements.

The Canberra Times

House fire in Farrer closes road

The street was closed in both directions.

The Canberra Times

Treasures to be found at Farrer market day

Everything from clothes to jewellery to furniture is for sale

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