Australia election
Australians cast ballots in vote to pick new prime minister
Labor has a lead in opinion polls, but the conservative coalition is closing gap
Politics
Australia election
Australia's Labor, 'teal independents' tap female voter frustration
Harassment scandals, ugly statistics offer opening against ruling coalition
International relations
China looms large in East Timor 20 years after independence
By strengthening commercial ties, Beijing raises presence in western Pacific
Australia election
China on the ballot in Australia as Solomons pact upends debate
Labor shares Liberals' hawkish tone but looks set to pursue more regional diplomacy
Australia election
Soaring cost of living hangs over Australian election
The winner of Saturday's poll will have to tackle accelerating inflation
Australia election
Australia polls show election tightening over final campaign
PM Morrison describes trend as 'really encouraging'
Opinion
Australia's election is a contest about character and competence
Six-week campaign has been uninspiring and at times unedifying
Australia election
Who is Anthony Albanese, Australia's opposition leader?
Raised by a single mom, 59-year-old is favored to become next PM
Asia Insight
Paradise lost? China, the Solomons and the battle for the Pacific
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
Australia election
Economy key to Australian election: 5 things to know
National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government
Opinion
Rise of teal independents upsets Australian political orthodoxy
New breed of candidates have galvanized middle-class voters
International relations
Australian opposition blames PM Morrison for Solomons 'failure'
Containing Chinese influence in Pacific becomes key issue in upcoming election
Opinion
AUKUS pact a misbegotten scarecrow that Japan should avoid
Merits of the trilateral deal are overblown
Indo-Pacific
'Geopolitical powder keg' Asia jacks up global military spending
SIPRI report shows Japan and Singapore raised defense budgets over 7% in 2021
International relations
U.S. warns against any permanent China military presence in Solomons
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
International relations
China says it has signed security pact with Solomon Islands
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
Opinion
Solomon Islands pact cements China's Pacific power status
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
Opinion
India and Australia's winning deal on trade will boost the Quad
Canberra and New Delhi finally move beyond cricket, curry and the Commonwealth
Opinion
Australia's Scott Morrison sharpens his pitch for the 'bloke vote'
Conservative coalition is counting on conservative men to win reelection