The Latest Breaking News from Aston

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Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the Liberal candidate to replace outgoing MP Alan Tudge will be a fighter for the local community on cost of living.

You have to wonder if Opposition Leader Peter Dutton can take a trick. On Friday he ventured into the seat of Aston to begin campaigning.

The stinking 7ft tall piles now stretches almost as far as the eye can see in Aston, Birmingham and contains car parts, mattresses, fridges, beds, sofas and other household waste

Barrister Roshena Campbell has been chosen as the Liberal Party candidate for the marginal federal seat of of Aston.

Roshena Campbell has been confirmed as the Liberal candidate for the forthcoming by-election in the marginal seat of Aston in Melbourne's outer east.

Melbourne city councillor beat rivals including a former Victoria state MP to take on first big test of the Dutton-led opposition

A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted February 15-19 from a sample of 1,604, gave Labor 40% of the primary vote (down two since January), the Coalition 31% (up two), the Greens 10% (down one), One Nation 5% (down one), the UAP 1% (down one), independents 9% (up one)…

Aston byelection will be a test for the Victorian Liberal Party organisation seeking to reconnect with the electorate.

You can bet on one thing in the Aston byelection, which is to be held on April 1. The winner will be a woman.

House of Representatives Speaker Milton Dick has chosen April 1 as the date for the Aston by-election to replace outgoing Liberal MP Alan Tudge.