Published 4 hours ago • loading... • Updated 4 hours agoShow Less IconAt this point, most voters wonder why the Coalition even exists Summary by Sydney Morning HeraldAfter getting smashed at an election, the conventional expectation is that if you keep plugging away, the supporters will return over time. But what if, post-thrashing, even more supporters walk away?Share menu4 Articles4 ArticlesAllLeft3Center1RightSearch IconSort IconSydney Morning HeraldThe AgeLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconBrisbane TimesLean LeftView articleCaret Right IconWA todayCenterView articleCaret Right Icon+3 Reposted by 3 other sourcesLean LeftFactualityOwnershipAt this point, most voters wonder why the Coalition even existsAfter getting smashed at an election, the conventional expectation is that if you keep plugging away, the supporters will return over time. But what if, post-thrashing, even more supporters walk away?4 hours ago·North Sydney, AustraliaRead Full ArticleThink freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribeCoverage DetailsTotal News Sources4Leaning Left3Leaning Right0Center1Last Updated3 hours agoBias Distribution75% LeftBias Distribution Too Big Arrow IconToo Big Arrow IconCaret Up Icon75% of the sources lean Left75% LeftL 75%C 25%Factuality Info IconTo view factuality data please Upgrade to PremiumOwnership Info IconTo view ownership data please Upgrade to VantageSydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia 4 hours ago on Wednesday, August 19, 2026.Too Big Arrow IconCaret Down IconSources are mostly out of (0)Similar News TopicsAustralia Plus IconShow AllSimilar News TopicsAustralia Plus IconShow All