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Trump campaign chief claims he visited Australia to advise Liberals at start of election campaign

Chris LaCivita, Trump’s presidential campaign co-manager, tells undercover reporters he advised on ‘structural issues’ related to Peter Dutton; the Coalition denies LaCivita was involved in campaign in any way

Australia election 2025 live
Albanese insists he has ‘mountain to climb’ despite poll predicting dominant election win; nearly 5 million votes already cast

Erin Patterson trial live
Murder trial to hear evidence from mushroom cook's estranged husband

Archibald prize 2025
Jason Phu portrait by Abdul Abdullah wins packing room prize

Media
Kim Williams now ‘very clear’ on responsibilities, ABC managing director says after Media Watch allegations

Federal election

The Trump effect has left Dutton exposed and Albanese in poll position in this atypical election race

Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry

Working in Australian polling places has restored my faith in humanity

Louise Southerden

Analysis
Imagine Dutton’s implausible cuts to migration were actually possible. Now see the dire economic consequences

Editorial

The Guardian view on Australia’s federal election: progressives must vote strategically

Anywhere but Canberra
The Toomelah nurse: ‘I always try to be optimistic, but jeez, it’s bloody hard’

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The rural network

The rural network
What does it take to start a community newspaper? Passionate, frustrated individuals and a gin distillery

When the Glen Innes Examiner stopped circulating a print edition in the northern NSW town in September, a local volunteer newsroom formed to fill the gap

Full Story podcast

Full Story
Back to Back Barries: final election night predictions – podcast

Sport

Athletics
‘Your social life will be non-existent’: Gout's coach on guiding the sprint sensation

Champions League
Lamine Yamal dazzles as Barcelona and Inter trade stunning goals

Football
Kerr's Chelsea crowned WSL champions for sixth year in row

Culture

Art and design
Archibald prize 2025 finalists: Nicole Kidman, Aaron Chen, Jackie O and others – in pictures