WorldNew Labor generation tasked with rebuilding from election ashes as old warhorses head out to pastureShattered by its worst vote in almost 80 years, the Australian Labor Party is set to start with a new generation tasked with shaking free of past demons.08 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionGreg Ansley: Stability will be top of Abbott's to-do listBy the time Tony Abbott arrived to lodge his vote at Sydney's Freshwater Surf Lifesaving Club yesterday morning - minus his infamous red budgie-smugglers - the die was cast.07 Sep 10:39 PM
OpinionEditorial: How will Abbott affect NZWhen Australia changes horses, New Zealand needs to take stock. What do Tony Abbott and his likely ministers know of this country?07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldNew PM will have Kiwi at his sideIt's a cliche that behind every successful man stands a woman, and Australia's new First Lady, Kiwi-born Margie Abbott, is having none of it.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAustralia goes to the pollsThe Prime Minister went into this campaign believing he could win. After seizing back the leadership against the odds, he thought he could defy those odds once again and crush Tony Abbott. Tonight's election will show what the Australian people make of it all.07 Sep 01:44 AM
WorldAbbott likely to face daunting assortment of senatorsFormer Labor Prime Minister Paul Keating called Australia's senators "unrepresentative swill".06 Sep 10:08 PM
WorldEthnically diverse suburbs no longer secure for LaborThe northwestern Sydney seat of Bennelong holds a unique place in Australian political folklore.06 Sep 08:42 PM
WorldAustralian election: Abbott in chargeBy the close of polls tonight Opposition Leader Tony Abbott is almost certain to become the next Prime Minister of Australia, with probably at least two terms ahead of him.06 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldShock waves will be felt hereAn Australian Government led by Liberal Tony Abbott will not shake New Zealand's world, although some shock waves will cross the Tasman.06 Sep 05:30 PM
BusinessUS employers add 169,000 jobs in August, unemployment rate falls to 7.3 percent06 Sep 12:34 PM
WorldFive memorable momentsHayden Donnell recaps some of the most bizarre, embarrassing and moving moments of a short but memorable Australian election campaign.05 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandKevin Rudd's flyer floors KiwiA NZ woman who complained to Kevin Rudd about the rights of Kiwis across the Tasman has featured in a campaign pamphlet saying she'll vote for him.05 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAustralian election: The final pitchA slender lifeline has been handed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd as voters prepare to go to the polls tomorrow to decide who will lead Australia for the next three years.05 Sep 05:30 PM
