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Australians go to the polls on 21 May, for the country's first election since 2019.

Australians will vote in an election on Saturday amid much nervousness, writes Nick Bryant.

As refugees detained for years are abruptly released, some think the upcoming election is the reason.

Ilaria applied for her daughter's first passport on 24 January, to allow her to leave Australia.

Australia was hailed for shutting out the virus, but control soon gave way to crisis.

Queensland is enduring its second flood emergency in three months, with several regions on alert.

The outcome could be very significant for the climate, says one of the country's top scientists.

The diver was wearing high-end diving equipment when found, say police investigating the incident.

Climate-focused independents - a group of mainly women - pose a huge threat to PM Scott Morrison.

A whistleblower group claims Facebook allowed a news ban affect vital services to gain leverage.

Solomon Islands leader Mannasseh Sogavare made a scathing attack on critics of a new China pact.

If elected to power, Anthony Albanese would lead the first Labor government in almost a decade.

It puts extra strain on Australians - and Prime Minister Scott Morrison - ahead of a looming election.

A Sydney man murdered the Cambridge University graduate at a gay cruising ground in 1988.