Health
Health at the core of the bellwether constituency
Eden-Monaro has long been regarded as a gauge for election outcomes, and its candidates are hitting the streets, writes Dan Harrison.
ALP well ahead in bellwether electorate, poll shows
Phillip Coorey CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT THE Labor Party is on track for victory in the NSW electorate of Eden-Monaro, the nation's bellwether seat.
Triumph of sartorial style over political substance
Tony Wright And the great moment of the Great Debate was ... a prime ministerial wardrobe malfunction.
Two leaders, two promises to slash immigration and ease growth
Where do Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott stand on the big election issues? The Herald provides a snapshot as the countdown to August 21 nears.
Debate reaction
Reaction from interested parties (and a comedian)
A real run for her money
Phillip Coorey CHIEF POLITICAL CORRESPONDENT TONY ABBOTT bolstered his chances at the August 21 election with a strong performance against Julia Gillard last night in a close election debate that was dominated by the cost of living, asylum...
No clear winner in uneventful debate
Michelle Grattan Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott didn't give political value for money in the debate. They were too frightened of putting a foot wrong.
No doubting the female influences on Team Abbott
Jacob Saulwick His wife crossed the nation to be at his side. His deputy declared that no health minister had ever done more for the women of Australia.
Television bunfight in need of spontaneity
Stephanie Peatling The Prime Minister and Opposition Leader will meet tonight in the only debate of the campaign, the chance of any colourful exchanges all but ruled out by anti-heckling guidelines.
The incredible shrinking Julia Gillard
Josh Gordon Since she took the leadership a month ago, the Prime Minister’s policy agenda has kept getting smaller, writes Josh Gordon.
Abbott needs worm to turn in TV debate
Michelle Grattan The Opposition Leader needs to push his points strongly, without coming across as a political thug.
Positive message key to victory
Philip Senior The election campaign may be less than a week old, but the televised debate between Julia Gillard and Tony Abbott tomorrow looms as a critical juncture.
