MORNING: Morning edition: Albo’s era: Labor wins big majority, Liberals look for a new leader

Email Anthony Albanese has won a second term as prime minister and ended Peter Dutton’s parliamentary career in a thumping win for Labor. LIVE UPDATES

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Today's top stories Albo’s era: Labor wins big majority, Liberals look for a new leader Anthony Albanese has won a second term as prime minister and ended Peter Dutton’s parliamentary career in a thumping win for Labor. LIVE UPDATES READ MORE   ‘I take full responsibility’: Dutton’s apology after crushing loss A Labor figure has described Peter Dutton losing his own seat as an ‘earthquake’ result which has left the Coalition searching for a new leader. See who could replace him. READ MORE   End of an era: Inside Adelaide’s dying notorious red light district Once notorious for flamboyant street sex workers, its surrounding suburbs are transforming into something else; although nobody is yet sure exactly what. READ MORE   Starick: How it happened: Libs’ Adelaide nightmare has come true Boothby is solidly in Labor hands. Sturt is gone. The Liberals’ worst case scenario in South Australia is now a reality, writes Paul Starick. READ MORE   South African cricket star banned after positive drug test One of the most devastating fast bowlers in world cricket has been banned after he tested positive to a recreational drug. More here. READ MORE   Labor paints Adelaide red as Libs suffer historic election disaster The Liberal Party no longer holds a single metropolitan seat in South Australia after a history-making disaster for the opposition on Saturday. READ MORE   Saints sound warning: 10 things we learned in local SA footy A rejuvenated division one Adelaide Footy League club has continued its positive start to the 2025 season with a big away win and has emerged as a potential finals contender. See t... READ MORE   Man rushed to hospital after stabbing attack A man has been taken to hospital after he was found in the front yard of a northern suburbs home with stab wounds on Saturday night. READ MORE   The numbers behind Crows’ ominous Showdown warning On a day when Port was beaten up across the border, the Crows delivered a performance that will keep Ken Hinkley up at night this week. MATT TURNER unpacks Adelaide’s warning shot. READ MORE   Encrypted apps, suspicious flights: How $250k courier unravelled A gambling addict has met his fate in court after he was busted with 25kg of cannabis inside luggage at Adelaide Airport and it wasn’t his first time, a court has heard. READ MORE   Piastri’s world title blow at bogey track after ‘cruel business’ Dudded by a safety car in the sprint race, Oscar Piastri will have it all to do in the main event after opening the door for his title rivals in a tight qualifying session. READ MORE   Penbo: Wow. No one thought it would be this bad Election night was never going to be a breeze for Peter Dutton but it’s been a disaster and could still get even worse, writes David Penberthy. READ MORE   Blue crush: Massive swing adds to Liberal pain A former blue-ribbon Liberal electorate has turned into a Labor stronghold. READ MORE   Red-light relocation: Notorious SA sex work street stirs fear in the ‘burbs A notorious SA road long drenched in sex and drugs could soon spill its chaos into suburbia, with a new exclusion zone proposal sparking fears of shifting the problem, not solving ... READ MORE   How an innocent child’s game led to a young girl’s life-altering injury A PE class for a young child went horribly wrong when her feet became tangled with another child, resulting in a catastrophic injury. READ MORE   All the South Aussie winners and losers revealed The state has decided with every single seat called. See how the 2025 Federal Election unfolded and tomorrow’s front page before it hits the newsstands. READ MORE   Shots fired in extreme speed chase as stolen car intercepted Police are questioning a man and woman after shots were fired at the end of the road for a stolen Eyre Peninsula vehicle that travelled through the state. READ MORE   From our network Harry reveals King won’t speak to him in bombshell interview In a new interview, Prince Harry has issued a desperate plea to the royals after losing his appeal against the UK government as Buckingham Palace breaks its silence. See the video. READ MORE   Nothing shakes up a friendship group like a divorce The loneliness after divorce can be piercing. The first year of Saturday nights on your own is hard. Friends can make or break recovery: they either gather you up, or leave you for... READ MORE   Barefoot Investor’s tips for ‘mouldy, desperate parents’ Being rejected doesn’t have to be a blow, in fact those looking to improve their lives should seek it out, writes Barefoot Investor. READ MORE   Conclave: 5-minute guide to electing the next pope The process of electing a new pope is an ancient one and involves 135 cardinals locked away and cut off from the outside world. Here’s everything you need to know. READ MORE   Royals announce Canada visit amid Trump concern King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Canada this month in what seems to be their clearest message yet to Donald Trump. READ MORE   Chilling reason home builds are being abandoned Desperate Aussie homeowners are selling unfinished homes due to a problem expected to get worse over the next three years. READ MORE   ‘Tensions’: insane sum parents are gifting kids Parents are dishing out more money to their adult kids than ever and there’s been a huge shift in what’s expected in return. READ MORE   ‘No chance’: Housing accord doomed to fail Whoever wins the election, the housing crisis seems here to stay, with a target to build 1.2 million homes now virtually impossible. READ MORE   LISTEN NOW: Hit songs on DJ Adam Bandt’s Spotify list We have asked Australia’s pollies what their top five songs are on the election trail and Greens leader Adam Bandt has a few surprising hits. See how his list compares to other MPs... READ MORE   Why race to find Francis’ successor is so unpredictable Vatican experts believe the task of finding a successor for the People’s Pope will be particularly difficult. READ MORE   Why cult TV heroine is Aussie bestseller’s No1 crimefighter Australia’s top-selling crime writer shares the surprising reason she can’t stay away from detectives and reveals the characters she loves – plus one she can’t stand. READ MORE   ‘I thought it was a pimple on my neck’: Young woman’s devastating diagnosis This young woman was given a devastating diagnosis earlier this year but she’s pushing through to ensure she can accomplish her magical dream. READ MORE   Former MasterChef host: ‘We’re sick of the rat race’ Author and activist Sarah Wilson is not hesitant to take on controversial topics. Here, the I Quit Sugar founder explains why she refuses to be ‘held back by convention’. READ MORE   Stand up bar, quad pods: The best business class seats revealed As airlines roll out upgraded cabins, finding the perfect business class seat comes down to the details — privacy, seat layout, and personalisation. Here’s what separates the best ... READ MORE   Adorable new photo of Princess Charlotte released The Prince and Princess of Wales have unveiled a new image of Princess Charlotte to mark the young royal’s tenth birthday. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper Puzzles & Games +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by Sunday Mail, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.