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Here's everything you need to know about the Labor Party ahead of the federal election.

A 17-year-old was charged after allegedly punching a 79-year-old man in the face, while a man allegedly behaved aggressively towards volunteers in separate incidents in Sydney.

Spender is calling on the Australian Electoral Commission to explain why it won’t name the person behind 47,000 unauthorised pamphlets targeting her that circulated in her electorate of Wentworth.

The Coalition has announced a $90 million package to address domestic and family violence in Australia, amid criticism from advocates over the major parties' lack of attention to the crisis.

The Coalition has revealed more details about its proposed cuts to permanent migration.

With less than two weeks until polling day, Opposition leader Peter Dutton has pledged $90 million towards addressing domestic violence. It adds to the Coalition's $750 million package for reducing crime.

Gold has surged to a record high as investors seek stability amid turbulent markets and geopolitical uncertainty. We asked experts whether investing in the yellow metal is a smart move in today's climate.

Cruel locker room 'jokes' slowly tore Tim’s dreams of becoming an athlete apart. Harmful attitudes on the field are also driving people like him away. But are Australian sports fans ready to tackle toxic masculinity?

Labor has accused the Coalition of "plucking a number out of thin air" after it pledged to significantly boost Australia's defence budget.

After losing her daughter Molly to suicide while trying to escape an abusive relationship, Julie Adams was devastated to learn Molly's abuser could legally claim her superannuation. It's a loophole Labor is now promising to close.

Peter Dutton has cited security concerns for re-screening Palestinians from Gaza — a stance previously criticised — and said the Coalition would reinstate the Morrison-era recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has defended his views on women serving in combat roles, saying "I said what I said".

In its latest assessment of the global economy, the International Monetary Fund has slashed its growth outlook for Australia.

The Opposition leader has cited the rise of authoritarianism and conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine as reasons for his increase in defence spending.

Everyone has secrets. Keeping them can feel lonely and isolating, but discovering them can be devastating.

Independent candidate Alex Dyson has been trying to unseat Liberal MP Dan Tehan for years. A new poll suggests an upset could be possible on 3 May.

Australian twin sisters Bridgette and Paula Powers hope their resurgent fame from a viral video will help raise awareness about their efforts to save seabirds and pelicans.

Around 12 months before he died Pope Francis said much progress had been made on holding people to account for committing sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. But victims say the next Pope needs to take the progress much, much further.

Polls suggest Labor is leading the Coalition ahead of the federal election, but pollsters say neither Anthony Albanese nor Peter Dutton has captured the public’s enthusiasm.

Mykola Bychok is Australia's highest-ranking Catholic official after Pope Francis made him a cardinal last year.