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Australia votes

Full election results
ALP
75
LNP
57
IND
10
GRN
2
OTH
2
76 seats needed for a majority
5
Still to call
73.77% counted
Updated May 24, 2022, 4.04pm

Russia ‘must pay a price for its actions’ in Ukraine, says Albanese after Quad meeting

Russia ‘must pay a price for its actions’ in Ukraine, says Albanese after Quad meeting

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia was prepared to provide more assistance to Ukraine.

Liberals at lowest proportion of seats since party’s first poll in 1946

Six Liberal MPs have lost their seats to independents including (l-r) Jason Falinski, Tim Wilson and Dave Sharma.

The combined count of seats held by Labor and progressive crossbenchers is similar to Tony Abbott’s 90-seat victory at the 2013 election.

‘If you fall asleep while you’re here, it’s OK’: Biden shares joke with Albanese

The US president joked that he wouldn’t be surprised if the new prime minister fell asleep during the Tokyo talks.

Beneath the Woodside and Santos carbon claims lie big problems

Beneath the Woodside and Santos carbon claims lie big problems

Australia’s gas producers are relying on carbon capture and storage to convince investors they have a future.

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Crime

Perth teen faces court over stabbing murder of good Samaritan

The teenager accused of murdering Perth father Petr Levkovskiy.

The promising junior baseball player appeared in Perth Children’s Court on Tuesday morning flanked by his parents.

WA’s free lollipop RATs ‘wildly inaccurate’: parents

The state government spent $38m on its free RAT program but many users say the swabs being handed out in bulk to households don’t work.

Jim Chalmers and Wayne Swan

Chalmers back to treasurer’s office with same issue ahead - inflation

In 2007, the biggest issue facing then-treasurer Wayne Swan was inflation. Jim Chalmers, working for Swan at the time, now faces the same challenge.

What Labor’s election victory means for your money

Some of the Albanese govenrment’s policies will have immediate positive effects on the hip pockets of many, while the effects of others will not be felt for years

New Labor government policies to reduce childcare costs, make medicines less expensive and reduce carbon emissions to foster cheaper renewable energy are likely to put more cash in the pockets of householders.

New words to capture a new era for bushfires

What gets measured gets managed, and a new team believes it’s time to get serious in the way we talk about bushfire.

Vast sandstorms blanket Middle East in bleak sign of climate change

A man pushes a cart during a sandstorm in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraq urged everyone to stay home and shelter from the 10th storm in two months, as cities from Riyadh to Tehran choked under orange skies.

So, you’ve broken a COVID rule. Are you a bad person?

In grief, our brain can be our own worst enemy.

You’re over putting others’ needs before your own. Are you still a good person? Ethicists weigh in.

Facebook’s Australian tax bill just $24m as profits double

Facebook Australia funnelled nearly $1 billion in local advertising revenue to an international subsidiary.

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker wearing Dolce & Gabbana at their Italian wedding.

The troubled marriage between the Kardashians and fashion’s bad boys

By committing to Dolce & Gabbana as the hosts of Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding to Travis Barker, television’s most famous family are turning their backs on past controversies.

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AFL 2022

‘I only saw myself as an athlete’: Past-player welfare back in the spotlight

Former North Melbourne and Sydney star Wayne Schwass says there needs to be more psychological help for current AFL players.

Premiership player and leading mental health advocate Wayne Schwass says players are being “institutionalised” by the AFL system and more balance is needed in spending on mental health and physical health at clubs.

Riding the world’s biggest waves, without a surfboard

Jaws

Kelly Slater described Kalani Lattanzi’s performance of bodysurfing a notorious break as “one of the all-time great rides in the surf world”.

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Senator Bam Bam: A warrior for the Wallabies, David Pocock is stepping into the politcal arena.

Senator ‘Bam Bam’: Pocock to enter a whole new ball game

David Pocock joins a growing list of top athletes entering politics. Can he make this transition work?

‘A pleasant surprise’: The niche party challenging Pauline Hanson in Qld

‘A pleasant surprise’: The niche party challenging Pauline Hanson in Qld

Legalise Cannabis Australia is still within striking distance of snatching the sixth and final Queensland Senate vacancy from One Nation.

Western Australia

Dutton ‘not very smart’, Palmer reps ‘losers’ and press ‘screaming and rude’: McGowan’s post-vote spray

Dutton ‘not very smart’, Palmer reps ‘losers’ and press ‘screaming and rude’: McGowan’s post-vote spray

McGowan insulted Peter Dutton’s intelligence. “He’s an extremist and I don’t think he fits with modern Australia at all” he claimed.

Trio rescued after yacht rolled in rough seas off Jurien Bay

An aerial shot of the stricken yacht.

The men were sailing from Carnarvon to Perth and thought they would be just ahead of the severe weather warning when they got caught up in five-metre swells.

Identity of Perth good Samaritan stabbed during bike theft revealed

Petr Levkovskiy.

The father was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after his offer to help a group of boys who had one of their push-bikes stolen turned fatal.

Opinion
Education

Why are Perth schools just political footballs?

Rossmoyne Senior High School’s $14 million worth of renovations in 2012 included a new classroom block, cafeteria, performing arts centre extension, outdoor amphitheatre and external works.

My research into where in Perth to school my son is taking me to a deep, dark place I didn’t expect. In fact, it really stinks. And all children deserve better.

Emma Young
Emma Young

Journalist

‘Best job ever’: Dolphin trainer flips seat of Tangney in Perth

Sam Lim with Senator Glenn Sterle.

The highlight of Sam Lim’s career – until Saturday night when he ousted one of Scott Morrison’s closest advisers from what had been a safe Liberal seat – was his time working in Malaysia as a dolphin trainer.

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There’s a new government, so what’s next for house prices?

There was a raft of pre-election promises made to tackle housing affordability, so what effect will Labor’s victory have on property prices?

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Albanese’s property story goes from one form of public housing to another

In 1927, two public housing projects were completed that were to play a significant role in the life of Australia’s prime minister elect.

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Key forwards have been the feature of the season so far. Which would you choose?

This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Caroline Wilson and Jake Niall discuss which forward they would pick, if they could only have one.

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Riewoldt: Drug abuse a ‘massive issue’ in AFL ranks

St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt says drugs are a “massive” issue for former and current players.

Former Australian coach Justin Langer.

Langer fall-out continues as sacked physio sues CA

All eyes are on Cricket Australia’s high-performance manager Ben Oliver.

Crowds are at their lowest in 2019 since 1996, barring the past two COVID-affected seasons.

AFL crowds slump to lowest levels in 26 years

They are, on average, at their lowest since 1996, when fewer than 30,000 people per match attended.

Naomi Osaka reacts after losing against Amanda Anisimova.

Osaka out of French Open, may skip Wimbledon

She said the decision to strip the tournament of rankings points would likely affect her motivation.

Brad Fittler has won his third Origin series but would love a series cleansweep.

The huge calls left for Brad Fittler to make

The NSW coach has two candidates vying for the utility role and a big decision to make.

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Dockers player in the soup over ‘chicken wing’ tackle

Sam Switkowski was charged with serious misconduct for “chicken wing” tackle.

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