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Friday: A new poll shows which party’s slogans are cutting through to the public, with Labor coming out on top. Plus: Get set for more wet weather

Rising out-of-pocket costs for health care is an important issue the major parties have not yet substantially addressed during the election campaign.

Labor says its childcare policy will ease costs for almost 30,000 Hunter families after inflation figures this week showed a 4.2 per cent annual price rise in the sector.

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…

Appearing on Q+A, the Minister for Employment says that, despite the rise in cost of living and the housing affordability crisis, Australia is still a land of "enormous opportunity" for young people.

Senior shadow cabinet ministers invite Israeli politicians to observe Labour’s door-knocking drive in Barnet, north London

The prime minister says external influences on the economy will continue "for some time", as the rising cost of living came back into focus in the campaign.

Group of unions step up campaign to protect historic pub popular with leaders of Australia’s labour movement

Louise Miller-Frost says current rate represents ‘intentional cruelty’ while Andrew Charlton says lifting it is ‘right thing to do’

The defence minister’s rhetoric isn’t matched by reality with five key projects behind schedule, not fit for purpose, axed or facing other problems