Email
Malcolm Turnbull has mocked Donald Trump by doing an impersonation of his voice on national television as he told the country’s politicians to stand up to the US president. FOLLOW LIVE
View in browser 1st April 2025
 

image

Joe Hildebrand
Federal election correspondent

The seat of Sturt in South Australia is Labor’s great white whale. “We’ve been winning Sturt for about 35 years,” one veteran campaign strategist laughed when I asked about the party’s chances this time around.

Needless to say Labor has not won Sturt in the past 35 years, nor since 1972 for that matter.

And yet it always remains tantalisingly within reach, and never more so than at this election.

WATCH NOW: Turnbull mocks Trump with Chii-naa impersonation

It is held by the Liberal Party by just 0.5 per cent after Labor shaved 6.5 per cent off the margin in 2022, it is the only Adelaide seat currently held by the Libs, and it is the only seat that Labor has a chance of winning off the Coalition.

imageGreen dreams according to Warren Brown

In terms of targets they don’t get any bigger or more attractive than that.

But just because something’s big doesn’t mean it’s easy to catch — just ask Captain Ahab.

Still, a good captain never gives up and so Anthony Albanese was back in Sturt today with SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and a bucketful of dreams.

CLICK HERE FOR JOE HILDEBRAND'S FULL ANALYSIS

Election update
Watch: Turnbull mocks Trump, tells Aussie MPs ‘get off your knees’
Malcolm Turnbull has mocked Donald Trump by doing an impersonation of his voice on national television as he told the country’s politicians to stand up to the US president. FOLLOW ...
READ MORE  
Can Labor finally harpoon their great white whale
Labor’s great white whale has always been tantalisingly in reach, but never more than right now. Will this be the year they finally land their prized catch, asks Joe Hildebrand.
READ MORE  
‘Ridiculous waste’: Aussies go to war over nuclear power plan
The two major parties continue to clash over nuclear power, and now readers are having their own war of words. HAVE YOUR SAY
READ MORE  

VIDEO OF THE DAY

image

PM’s tough line on new Trump tariffs threat

Anthony Albanese has insisted Australia will not negotiate with the Trump Administration about certain grievances raised by the US, as a new dispute over tariffs emerges.

The Prime Minister’s comments come after a new trade report from the US updated its list of issues to raise with Australia to include Labor’s attempts to force tech giants like Meta to pay for local news.

“I have very clearly indicated Australia is not negotiating over the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. We’re not negotiating over the news bargaining. We won’t undermine our biosecurity.”

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

image

Read more
Hadley calls out detail in Tanya Plibersek’s campaign
In today’s episode of The Ray Hadley Midday Show, Ray has a shot at the PM for “muddling” his words over a deal with the Greens, and calls out Tanya Plibersek.
READ MORE  
Want to avoid a fine? You need to do this now
If you are unable to make it to the polls on May 3, here is how you can cast your vote without copping a fine.
READ MORE  
‘Ridiculous waste’: Aussies go to war over nuclear power plan
The two major parties continue to clash over nuclear power, and now readers are having their own war of words. HAVE YOUR SAY
READ MORE  
One thing Albo could do to rule out a deal with the Greens
If Prime minister Anthony Albanese really wanted to convince us he’s serious about refusing to deal with the Greens there’s something he could do, argues James Campbell.
READ MORE  
Explained: Who is Peter Dutton’s wife, how did they meet
Peter Dutton has been married to his wife Kirilly for the past 22 years. This is how they met and the inside story of her first appearance on the campaign trail.
READ MORE  
10 key policy differences between Labor and Coalition
The lead up to this federal election has many people in doubt over a clear winner, but the Albanese Government and the Coalition’s stance on these top issues give away some clues.
READ MORE  
Best of our election race cartoons
These are the best illustrations from our cartoonists who capture the funny side of what’s going on in the federal election race. SEE THE PICTURES.
READ MORE  
New move on Sydney mosque’s aged care home in Jason Clare’s seat
The auditor-general has been asked to investigate the federal government’s $3.35m injection into an aged care home established by a Western Sydney mosque publicly backing Jason Cla...
READ MORE  
Teal banned from hairdresser for sex joke
A high-profile election candidate has issued an apology after remarks she made to a teen girl surfaced on morning radio.
READ MORE  
Dutton blasted over ‘bogus’ $14bn nuclear waste oversight
The Albanese Government claims the Coalition’s nuclear power plan has blown out its costings by $14 billion. Vote in our polls, have your say.
READ MORE  
Grill the leaders: Ask Albo and Dutton your burning questions
Get unprecedented access to the 2025 federal election campaign with the chance to grill Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the issues that matter to you. SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS
READ MORE  

Newsletter

Weekly
Real Estate
Interested in real estate? Receive the latest industry news, hot sales and trend data from our real estate team.
Newsletter sign-up   ▸

Newsletter

AS NEEDED
Breaking News Alert
Never miss a story that matters to you. Get informed as important news breaks in Queensland and around the world.
Newsletter sign-up   ▸

Newsletter

Daily
Business Daily
Keep across the success and failure of Queensland companies, and get your dose of industry gossip with City Beat.
Newsletter sign-up   ▸

Newsletter

Every Friday
True Crime Australia
Special features, investigations and inside stories from the home of Australia's greatest crime writers.
Newsletter sign-up   ▸
Six reasons to download The Courier-Mail app
The Courier Mail app gives you a front row seat to the news as it happens every day. Here’s why you should download today.
READ MORE