Malcolm Turnbull remains clear favourite to be returned but there is bad news by the truckload for both leaders.
Fairfax-Ipsos Poll: Malcolm Turnbull a cautious PM, and voters are punishing him for it
Peter Hartcher Bill Shorten is taking a riskier line, announcing controversial policies, and it's working for him.
We asked voters what they thought of Malcolm Turnbull and the results aren't pretty
Mark Kenny, Chief Poltical Correspondent Voters have reacted savagely to the reality of Malcolm Turnbull as PM.
'Badge, face and attitude': why we shouldn't shy away from a closer look at our special forces
David Wroe They are less than 7 per cent of the Army's numbers, but they made up half the combat deaths in Afghanistan.
Open season a threat for the protected
Paul Malone Right now it is open season for duck shooting in some parts of Australia and protected species come under threat.
It's curtains for Clive Palmer and not a moment too soon
Adam Gartrell Clive Palmer's political career is going down like the Titanic and his party is going the way of the dinosaurs.
Australia, we need to talk about why you hate big ideas
Judith Ireland It is a much-honoured national pastime to shoot down ideas and resist even the slightest hint of change. We might be surrounded by sea, but we are also girt by the status quo.
Questions inside Nine over failed 60 Minutes child-recovery operation
Latika Bourke Your personally curated news with six things you need to know before you get going.
Malcolm Turnbull sets fire to footy, all the way from China
Tony Wright The Prime Minister has entered the eternal debate on which football code is the best, and his verdict has ruffled feathers around the nation.
'No way' 60 Minutes team will avoid charges, says judge
Latika Bourke Your personally curated news with six things you need to know before you get going.