πŸ‡¦πŸ‡Ί Australian Politics

May 2nd, 2026

Today's top 5 stories, curated by Daily Direct.

Guardian AU

One Nation predicts a tight race against Liberal favourite as Victorians go to polls in Nepean byelection

Victoria's Nepean byelection is underway on the Mornington Peninsula, with Liberal candidate Anthony Marsh the frontrunner according to election analysts. One Nation is predicting a closer contest than expected, adding an unpredictable element to the race. The result is being watched closely as a bellwether for November's state election across Victoria.

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ABC AU

Breaking: Liberal Party retains the seat of Nepean in by-election

The Liberal Party has held the seat of Nepean, with Anthony Marsh claiming victory in the by-election. The result delivers a boost to the party, confirming its continued stronghold in the electorate. The retention of the seat will be seen as a stabilizing result for Liberal leadership heading forward.

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ABC AU

Liberal Party retains the seat of Nepean in by-election

The Liberal Party has held onto the seat of Nepean, with Anthony Marsh claiming victory in the by-election. The result ensures the party maintains its presence in the electorate and avoids a potentially damaging loss. Marsh's win will be seen as a vote of confidence in the Liberal brand at the local level.

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Guardian AU

Liberals claim victory in Nepean byelection ahead of state poll

The Liberal Party has claimed victory in the Victorian byelection for the Mornington Peninsula seat of Nepean, with candidate Anthony Marsh taking a commanding lead. The result is a significant early win for opposition leader Jess Wilson ahead of the state's November general election. The byelection was widely watched as a bellwether for the broader political mood in Victoria.

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Sydney Morning Herald

Fuel spike is coming: Relief at bowser not tipped to last

Global oil market pressures are set to reverse Australia's recent fuel price relief, with pump prices expected to climb again in the coming weeks. The brief reprieve at the bowser has done little to offset months of elevated costs that have squeezed household budgets. Motorists should brace for another round of price hikes as international market forces reassert themselves at the pump.

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