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After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday, putting the government under pressure in key districts and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

To help us bridge the gap between the polls and reality, TND's strategists are back to sharpen our focus on the issues that could sway the result on May 21.

Internal conflict within the Morrison government on climate change policy made it harder for public servants to give frank advice about how to prepare for worsening climate extremes, according to the sworn testimony of a senior bureaucrat.

This election will be decided in marginal seats, but as we saw in 2019, the variation in state swings can make a huge impact. So what's the situation in your state? Antony Green takes a look.

Cracking into the property market has been getting harder for a long time, and recently it has probably been harder than ever. So what are the two major parties offering to make it easier?

The Liberal-National coalition has released the costings for its election policies and promises no essential services will be impacted by savings measures.

Here’s what is weighing on the minds of five undecided voters before the federal election on 21 May

Union poll finds majority of members have not yet received any payment as aged care peak body says both parties fall short on policy