Albanese Clinches Second Term in Australian Election

Canelo Alvarez faces William Scull on Saturday, May 3 at Fatal Fury: City of Wolves. The event will air live and exclusively on DAZN PPV globally. The fight card includes several other bouts, including Bruno Surace vs Jaime Munguia in a super middleweight bout, Martin Bakole vs Efe Ajagba in the heavyweight division, Badou Jack vs Norair Mikaeljan for the WBC cruiserweight title, Marco Verde vs Michel Polina in a middleweight match, and Brayan Leon vs Aaron Guerrero also in the middleweight division. Canelo is heavily favored to win with odds at 1/50, while Scull's odds are at 19/2. Canelo aims to reclaim undisputed status by adding the IBF title currently held by Scull. Scull will aim to control the distance and utilize his reach against Canelo.

The Division of Goldstein is an Australian Electoral Division in Victoria, created in 1984 when the former Division of Balaclava was abolished. It is named after Vida Goldstein, a prominent early parliamentary candidate who contested five elections between Federation and World War I. Recently, the swing against the Liberals has made Goldstein a marginal seat in two-party matchups with Labor.

The "Trumpet of Patriots" party, led by Suellen Wrightson, launched a high-profile campaign ahead of the election. Clive Palmer, forced to create a new party after losing a High Court bid to re-register his United Australia Party, established this one. The party spent over $5 million on TV ads alone. Palmer aims to secure Senate seats for "Trumpet of Patriots," which is registered with the Australian Electoral Commission.

Star Wars Day is an informal holiday celebrated annually on May 4th to honor the Star Wars media franchise created by George Lucas. Fans worldwide observe the day with various activities, such as watching movies, attending events, and sharing Star Wars-related content online. In 2015, astronauts aboard the International Space Station watched Star Wars, highlighting the global reach of the franchise. The animated series "Star Wars: The Bad Batch" premiered on Disney+ on May 4th, 2021, coinciding with the day's celebrations. May 25th holds significance for Star Wars fans as it marks the anniversary of the original film's release in 1977. In 2007, Los Angeles declared May 25th as Star Wars Day to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the film.

This table provides the number of first preference votes received for all candidates in the division of Wannon during Australian federal elections from 1901 to present. The data includes swing, a comparison of the percentage of first preference votes received at the previous election compared to the current one. The table is sortable by clicking on column headers.

Pauline Hanson founded Pauline Hanson's One Nation political party in 1997 with David Oldfield and David Ettridge. She was wrongly imprisoned for falsely claiming 500 members of the Pauline Hanson Support Movement were members of One Nation to register the organization and apply for electoral funding. The party lost federal status in 2005 but was re-registered before the 2007 election. In 2015, Hanson announced the party would revert to its original name and contested the Senate for Queensland in the 2016 federal election where she and three other senators were elected.

In the 2025 federal election, Labor Party candidate defeated incumbent Liberal Party Leader Peter Dutton in the Australian electoral division of Dickson. Dutton previously served as Health Minister and announced the $20 billion Medical Research Future Fund during his tenure. He became Liberal leader in 2022.

Keith Wolahan was born in Dublin, Ireland, and moved to Australia with his family in 1988. He defeated incumbent Kevin Andrews in a preselection contest to become the Liberal candidate for Menzies. Wolahan served as a Captain in the Australian Army, including combat tours in Timor Leste and Afghanistan. For his service, he received a Commendation for Distinguished Service. As a lawyer, he worked at Mallesons Stephen Jaques before becoming a barrister. He is married to Sarah and has two children, Leo and Eva. Wolahan identifies plummeting home ownership rates among young Australians as a significant political and societal challenge.

Anthony Albanese won a second term as Australia's Prime Minister, marking the first consecutive win in 21 years. He secured victory by avoiding policies similar to Donald Trump's administration and emphasizing unity and future-building. Albanese's Labor party is projected to have a comfortable majority with 85 seats, significantly exceeding the 76 needed for a majority. They currently hold 34.7% of first-preference votes compared to the Coalition's 31.7%. The election took place on May 3rd, 2025, and saw a decrease in the total number of House of Representatives seats from 151 to 150.

The April 8, 2025, General Municipal Election has concluded. Results from previous election years are accessible online. For data prior to April 2006, contact the Election Authority office.

Bob Katter criticizes supermarkets for profiting while farmers struggle. He proposes a bill to improve farmers' market prices and consumer affordability, aiming to balance the power between farmers, consumers, and supermarket giants. Katter also mentions moving to sack the head of the ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission). He was born in Cloncurry, Queensland, and entered state politics in 1974 before becoming a federal MP for Kennedy in 1993. He founded Katter's Australian Party in 2011, focused on representing agriculture. Katter opposes climate change legislation to control emissions.

Monique Ryan has been an expert witness in inquiries into the deaths of Kathleen Folbigg's children, suggesting neurogenetic disorders as a possible cause. In August 2023, she signed a complaint submitted to the Alcoholic Beverages Advertising Code panel by the Cancer Council of Western Australia. Ryan advocates for canceling tax cuts to double rent assistance funding. She also supports lowering the voting age to 16. Ryan is running for re-election in the 2025 Australian federal election.

Prince Harry expressed his desire for reconciliation with the royal family, stating he has forgiven them. However, he claims an unresolved issue puts him, Meghan Markle, and their children at risk. A 20-year-old woman faces charges of grooming and engaging in sexual acts with a boy as young as 12 after meeting him at a funeral. Donald Trump reassigned national security advisor Mike Waltz following a leak of classified war plans from a Signal messaging app chat group. In a courtroom, a grieving mother clashed with the family of her son's killer during sentencing proceedings. Trump fulfilled his promise to make Ukraine responsible for its military aid, enabling the US to provide weapons without using taxpayer funds.

Adam Bandt successfully defended his seat in the Melbourne electorate in the 2022 federal election, securing a primary vote of 49.6%. This victory follows previous successful campaigns in 2010, 2013, 2016, and 2019. As leader of the Greens, Bandt also serves as the party's spokesperson on key issues such as climate change, energy, employment, workplace relations, and the public sector.

This table provides the number of first preference votes received for all candidates in the Division of Kooyong. The data includes swing - a comparison of the percentage of first preference votes received at the previous federal election compared to the current federal election. Elections in the 2020s [ edit ]2025 [ edit ]2022 [ edit ]Elections in the 2010s [ edit ]2019 [ edit ]2016 [ edit ]2013 [ edit ]2010 [ edit ]Elections in the 2000s [ edit ]2007 [ edit ]2004 [ edit ]2001 [ edit ]Elections in the 1990s [ edit ]1998 [ edit ]1996 [ edit ]1994 by-election [ edit ]1994 Kooyong by-election Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 57,810 96.39 −1.08 Informal votes 2,166 3.61 +1.08 Turnout 59 976 82.79 −13.00 Two-candidate-preferred result Liberal hold Swing N/A1993 [ edit ]1990 [ edit ]Elections in the 1980s [ edit ]1987 [ edit ]1984 [ edit ]1983 [ edit ]1980 [ edit ]Elections in the 1970s [ edit ]1977 [ edit ]1975 [ edit ]1974 [ edit ]1972 [ edit ]Elections in the 1960s [ edit ]1969 [ edit ]1966 [ edit ]1966 by-election [ edit ]1966 Kooyong by-election Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 4,048 98.0 Informal votes 900 2.0 Turnout 44,948 90.0 Two-party-preferred result Liberal hold Swing −4.71963 [ edit ]1961 [ edit ]Elections in the 1950s [ edit ]1958 [ edit ]1955 [ edit ]1954 [ edit ]1951 [ edit ]Elections in the 1940s [ edit ]1949 [ edit ]1949 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 41,603 98.9 Informal votes 463 1.1 Turnout 42,066 97.2 Liberal hold Swing +4.21946 [ edit ]1943 [ edit ]1940 [ edit ]Elections in the 1930s [ edit ]1937 [ edit ]1934 [ edit ]1931 [ edit ]Elections in the 1920s [ edit ]1929 [ edit ]1929 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 63,185 98.6 Informal votes 898 1.4 Turnout 64,083 95.4 Nationalist hold Swing −11.31928 [ edit ]1928 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 60,112 97.1 Informal votes 1,773 2.9 Turnout 61,885 95.5 Nationalist hold Swing −1.21925 [ edit ]1925 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 54,618 98.7 Informal votes 745 1.3 Turnout 55,363 94.5 Nationalist hold Swing +18.31922 [ edit ]Elections in the 1910s [ edit ]1919 [ edit ]1917 [ edit ]1914 [ edit ]1914 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 31,229 98.0 Informal votes 636 2.0 Turnout 31,865 76.3 Liberal hold Swing +1.41913 [ edit ]1913 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 30,317 98.3 Informal votes 509 1.7 Turnout 30,826 74.7 Liberal hold Swing +4.11910 by-election [ edit ]1910 Kooyong by-election Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 21,502 98.8 Informal votes 253 1.2 Turnout 21,755 56.7 Liberal hold Swing +2.41910 [ edit ]1910 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 26,822 99.1 Informal votes 253 0.9 Turnout 27,075 71.1 Liberal hold Swing −37.1Elections in the 1900s [ edit ]1906 [ edit ]1906 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 20,469 96.8 Informal votes 676 3.2 Turnout 21,145 62.8 Anti-Socialist hold Swing +9.21903 [ edit ]1901 [ edit ]1901 Australian federal election: Kooyong Party Candidate Votes % Total formal votes 9,040 99.5 Informal votes 45 0.5 Turnout 9,085 66.4 Free Trade win (new seat)

Veteran ABC election analyst Antony Green hosted his final broadcast after 36 years. He provided analysis for the 2025 Australian federal election during his farewell. The ABC recognized Green's departure with a special send-off. John Howard, Australia's second-longest serving prime minister, said, "Antony Green is to election analysis and election results rather like Tina Turner to rugby league - simply the best." Green was instrumental in designing and updating the ABC's election computer system, which debuted during the 1993 federal election.

Anthony Green is a musician known for his work with bands like Saosin and as a solo artist. He recorded his first EP in 2002, primarily playing most instruments himself. Saosin's original lineup included Green alongside other notable musicians like Beau Burchell and Justin Shekoski. The band later reformed with a new lineup featuring members from My Chemical Romance, Coheed and Cambria, and Thursday. Green released his first solo album, "Avalon," in 2008. He also has a more recent album titled 'Boom,' released in 2022.

Wests Tigers and the Dragons will face off this Saturday night at Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round. Wests Tigers hold a three-win, two-loss record in Magic Round, while the Dragons have never won a Magic Round match. The Dragons have won the last three matches between these teams, but Wests Tigers defeated them 18-16 in the 2023 Magic Round clash.