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David Crisafulli’s small-target election campaign has created problems for how the LNP governs that are already beginning to show through

Rural Australia holds the balance of power – if it wants to exercise it – in pretty much every parliament

Remember that cliche about the Nationals tail wagging the Liberal dog? That tail wagged very vigorously this week, and smashed a lot of crockery, as it sought to bring Liberal leader Sussan Ley to heel.

Suspect in custody after being apprehended by security staff while entering a Washington DC Jewish museum

Crime and public safety are usually the domain of state politics. But the Coalition tried to elevate them as key issues for voters in the recent federal election.

Fears split with Coalition will diminish party’s relevance and ability to advocate for rural communities

The Victorian and NSW Nationals senators due to face the voters at the 2028 election will struggle to hold their seats if the former partners do not re-form the Coalition before then.

Counting in several extremely close seats continues, but some results have become clearer. In Liberal-held Bradfield, Teal candidate Nicolette Boele has taken the lead, while the Calwell distribution of preferences indicates an independent is on track to pass the Liberals and benefit from their preferences against Labor. Meanwhile, Jacqui Lambie…