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Landslide win for Albanese and Labor as Dutton loses seat

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

What was the result in your seat? Look up the map of your region

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Greens including leader Adam Bandt at risk of wipe-out

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

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'Dreadful, deluded and doomed': Dutton's night of the living dead overshadowed Albanese's win

For the Coalition, Saturday night was like one of those gory horror movies where half the headline cast gets decapitated before the first act is over.

Dutton, on stage, reaches his hand high to wave

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

Live: Maps show collapse in Coalition vote

See a quick snapshot of how the parties' election results compare to the 2022 election.

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Source: Story LabTopic: Australian Federal Elections

Have Your Say: What was the issue, policy or event that decided your vote?

After a five-week campaign, the results are in with Labor returned to government. Is there a policy or issue that swayed your vote? Have Your Say.

A graphic showing a range of reader comments about potential issues in Australia's 2025 federal election.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Elections

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Prince Harry wants 'reconciliation' but King Charles 'won't speak' to him

Prince Harry has lost his challenge over police protection despite his lawyer warning his "life is at stake".

A redheaded man with a cropped beard walks past a brick-walled building

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Royalty

US man's blood may be key to universal snakebite antivenom

Scientists have used blood from an American man who injected himself with snake venom for years to create what they say is "the most broadly effective antivenom to date" — at least in mice.

A man holding a snake out in front of him.

Source: ABC ScienceTopic: Animals

How these disabled women are changing the face of mainstream sport

Telaya Blacksmith is facing a crossroads, to continue her Paralympic journey, or pursue Aussie Rules — she is one of several disabled women building a name in mainstream sport.

A woman is running on a track, with the sun setting behind her.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Sport

Were Erin Patterson's deadly beef Wellingtons a terrible accident or murder?

Reduced to its simplest form, the jury in Erin Patterson's trial will have to decide whether a beef Wellington cooked in her kitchen represents a terrible accident, or the ultimate act of betrayal.

A digital drawing of Erin Patterson wearing a pink shirt

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courts

He's dressed Cate Blanchett and Lady Gaga, and is still making fashion waves

From designing his first clothes as a teenager in Melbourne to the runways of Paris with celebrities, Martin Grant has had a full career — and it's not over yet.

Martin Grant stands in a room with fashion posters on the wall, surrounded by mannequins with red shirts and dresses.

Source: ABC ArtsTopic: Fashion

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Federal election 2025

The wild and wacky moments that shaped the federal election campaign

From injuring a camera operator with a wayward kick to denying falling off a stage, it has been an exhausting five weeks for the two men vying for Australia's top job.

Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton shake hands ahead of ABC Debate.

Duration: 4 minutes

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

Politics Now podcast: catch up on latest election news

The ABC's politics podcast, Politics Now, dives into the biggest political stories in Australia.

Source: ABC Homepage

Insiders campaign specials

David Speers presents Australia's must-watch political program, joined by a panel of leading political minds to analyse and interpret the May 3 election campaign.

image showing David Speers, Anthony Albanese, and Peter Dutton

Source: ABC Homepage

Antony Green: Guide to federal election 2025

Four of the last five elections were close; May 3 may see similar results with a tight race.

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