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Verstappen takes advantage of Leclerc's power failure to win Spanish Grand Prix 22 May 2022

Verstappen, who spun off the track and had a faulty DRS, made a three-stop strategy work to take the win.

Michael Doyle

Ariarne Titmus breaks world record in 400m free as Kyle Chalmers confirms World Championships tilt 22 May 2022

Ariarne Titmus has put another marker down over her great American rival Katie Ledecky, breaking her 400 metres freestyle world record at the Australian Swimming Championships.

David Mark

Five charts reveal a complex reality underscoring Labor's win 22 May 2022

The way Australians regard the two-party system has changed — for both sides of the aisle. Here are some of the factors that contributed to Saturday's election result.

Casey Briggs

Long-time Liberal and Labor voters explain why they went Green or independent at the federal election 22 May 2022

After years of voting for one of the two major parties, many Australian voters jumped ship in this year's federal election. Some Sydney and Brisbane voters explain why.

George Roberts and Heath Parkes-Hupton

What's changed the day after the election? Here's some quick info to catch you up 22 May 2022

It's the day after the election and the results are still rolling in from across the country. If you've been off enjoying a Sunday session or the sunshine, here are the answers to five quick questions to catch you up.

Sarah Motherwell

West Coast Fever belt record Super Netball score 22 May 2022

Jhaniele Fowler was all but unstoppable as the West Coast Fever posted the highest score in Super Netball history to consolidate their spot in the top two.

Man dies in second fatal motorbike crash in Northern Territory this week 22 May 2022

A 51-year-old man has died in a motorbike crash off Maryvale Road, south of Alice Springs, days after police raised concerns about the growing road death toll in the Northern Territory.

Melbourne City to face Western United in ALM grand final 22 May 2022

Jamie Maclaren seals Melbourne City's 2-1 win over Adelaide United in extra time, setting up an all-Victorian season decider.

Albanese's rise from humble beginnings to the prime ministership 22 May 2022

Prime minister-elect Anthony Albanese is a politician moulded by his humble start to life as the only child of a single mother who raised him on a pension in gritty inner-Sydney suburbia.

New Greens senator elected in SA, as One Nation, Nick Xenophon and Rex Patrick disappointed at results 22 May 2022

South Australia will have two Greens senators for the first time since 2016, while Nick Xenophon and Rex Patrick almost certainly fail to get elected.

Eugene Boisvert

Ricciardo eyes off solid result in record-breaking F1 race 22 May 2022

The Australian out-qualified his McLaren teammate Lando Norris for the first time in 2022 as he prepares for his 216th Formula 1 start.

Michael Doyle

The winners and losers of the federal election 22 May 2022

A new government in power, a new Liberal leader and a host of fresh faces heading to Parliament House. Who are the winners and losers from this year's federal election?

Debate over Indigenous Voice to Parliament may define Albanese's government 22 May 2022

After decades of protracted debate over whether the constitution should be amended to give First Nations people more say over their lives, Anthony Albanese's vow to hold a referendum on it is a notable shift, writes Indigenous affairs editor Bridget Brennan.

Bridget Brennan

'A microcosm of progressivism': Queensland Greens celebrate historic 'greenslide' in Brisbane as rivals go to ground 22 May 2022

Queensland's losing LNP and Labor candidates in three inner-city Brisbane seats decline requests to speak to media, following a historic "greenslide" swing towards the Greens.

Audrey Courty and Melanie Vujkovic

Greens and Lambie set to determine Labor agenda with Senate balance of power 22 May 2022

The future of Labor's parliamentary agenda may rest in the hands of the Greens and independent Jacqui Lambie, who look set to hold the balance of power in the Senate.

Brett Worthington

How a dolphin trainer from Malaysia snatched the prize Liberal seat of Tangney from Scott Morrison's confidant 22 May 2022

Sam Lim's wildly varying career has seen him go from dolphin trainer and businessman to police officer. Now he's the new federal member for Tangney.

Andrea Mayes

A bad moon is rising and this is another dying gasp of an old order 22 May 2022

A wave of protest has washed over our federal election. The people are speaking, yet political leaders hear only what they want, writes Stan Grant.

Stan Grant

For the first time, two Indigenous women are expected to represent the NT in the Senate 22 May 2022

Two Indigenous women on opposite sides of the political spectrum are expected to represent the Northern Territory in the Senate.

Jano Gibson and Jesse Thompson

'It's the national electorate that's breaking apart': Antony Green on the election result 22 May 2022

After a bruising night for the Coalition, Labor has emerged victorious in Saturday's federal election. Here, ABC chief election analyst Antony Green takes us through some of the key takeaways — and still unanswered questions.

Antony Green

Nicholls was the safest Coalition seat in Victoria. But the Nationals just learnt a hard lesson 22 May 2022

Independent challenger Rob Priestly has significantly slashed the Nationals' vast margin in Nicholls, claiming the once safe seat will be "completely contestable" in future.

Charmayne Allison and Courtney Howe