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While Albanese and Dutton have sat down with podcasters and social media influencers during the campaign, traditional media is still the main game in politics — for now, at least.




While Peter Dutton managed to get under Anthony Albanese's skin during last night's debate, it also showed the opposition leader still has a long way to go to convince swinging voters.






This election campaign has been an odd one — not because of policy or political posturing but rather the way it's been overshadowed by unexpected events.



A class action over the Gillard government's live export ban is back in court 11 years after it was first filed. At the heart of the case is a contest over cattle numbers.


In announcing his long-awaited defence plan, Peter Dutton has again opened himself up to perceptions that policy is being made up on the run.











Markets reacted positively to signals that Donald Trump and his team are considering a strategic retreat on some policies, as least partly in an effort to soothe investors.










As both major parties extend their suspension of hostilities after the pope's death, Anthony Albanese is continuing to benefit from the lowered expectations he set for himself in 2024.






Nvidia's stock slump worsened overnight as it became even more embroiled in Trump's trade war. But the chipmaker still has a very strong story to tell.


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