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At the last federal election, Australia elected the largest lower house crossbench in its post-war federal history.

They are neither as leafy nor as affluent as much of the Liberal heartland, but Peter Dutton believes the outer ring-roads of Australia’s capitals provide the most direct route to power. He has been telling his MPs these once-safe Labor-voting suburbs are where the 2025 election can be won.

Australians will cast their ballot on May 3, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese ending months of speculation about the timing of the next federal election.

Australia has not ousted a government after just a single term since 1931

Australia's T20 skipper Mitch Marsh has had the last laugh for Lucknow in an IPL duel - even after Test captain Pat Cummins got him out for Hyderabad.

Eid is a special time for Muslims. There are two major Eid celebrations each year: Eid al-Fitr is celebrated at the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting, and Eid al-Adha is connected to the dates of Hajj, the annual pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Of all the problems facing Australia today, few have worsened so rapidly in the past 25 years as housing affordability.

The most disadvantaged Australians have long experienced higher rates of mental illness than the broader population. But they also access fewer mental health services.

Red Bull's Helmut Marko has admitted handing Liam Lawson an early promotion to Red Bull in Formula 1 over Yuki Tsunoda was a mistake.

The former scrum-half will assist Andy Farrell, his old Saracens and England coach, in Australia this summer

Three senior mining executives have warned Australia must get its policy setting right to remain competitive in the international marketplace.