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
Harassment scandals, ugly statistics offer opening against ruling coalition
By strengthening commercial ties, Beijing raises presence in western Pacific
Labor shares Liberals' hawkish tone but looks set to pursue more regional diplomacy
The winner of Saturday's poll will have to tackle accelerating inflation
PM Morrison describes trend as 'really encouraging'
Six-week campaign has been uninspiring and at times unedifying
Raised by a single mom, 59-year-old is favored to become next PM
Security pact tests old benefactors like Australia amid vaccine diplomacy rush
National security vis-a-vis China also a big challenge for next government
New breed of candidates have galvanized middle-class voters
Containing Chinese influence in Pacific becomes key issue in upcoming election
Merits of the trilateral deal are overblown
SIPRI report shows Japan and Singapore raised defense budgets over 7% in 2021
Blunt tone of statement indicates level of White House concern over island nation
US, Australia and New Zealand wary of Beijing gaining influence in Pacific
Recent controversy is just the first step in a long-running struggle
Canberra and New Delhi finally move beyond cricket, curry and the Commonwealth
Conservative coalition is counting on conservative men to win reelection
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