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Councils may not have majority rule as election races remain tight

Some elections remain too close to call.

Newcastle Herald

What could have done the Liberals a world of good is instead a big headache

The harsh truth is that not every Liberal is trying to win.

The Canberra Times

What’s really going on with negative gearing? Here are four paths for change

Many have tried to reform Australia’s controversial tax settings and just as many have failed. Largely absent from this week’s frenetic debate: the options actually on the table

The Guardian - AU

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Labor plans to boost nightlife economy across the ACT

Plans to reduce liquor licences and open more public spaces.

The Canberra Times

Three stations ready, hospital dramas and more budget blowouts: is Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel still on track?

The Victorian government has blamed increased building costs for the additional $837m spend, with the project now more than $3bn over its initial budget

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: France and US lead ceasefire push; ‘no plans’ for negative gearing changes; and a three-eyed reptile

Australia among the countries that have endorsed call for a 21-day ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah

The Guardian - AU

Anti-coal activists bailed after spending the night in custody

Rising Tide activists released on bail in Newcastle court.

Newcastle Herald

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Negative gearing remains a political hot potato. Why is Labor throwing it out there again?

If Labor MPs fear a new attempt at reforming negative gearing would lead to another scare campaign, they’re undoubtedly correct.

Crikey

Labor TikTok video labelled a 'strange' personal attack

A TikTok video posted by an account authorised by Queensland's Labor Party has garnered criticism as a "strange" personal attack.

AAP

No negative gearing reform on cards for election: PM

The prime minister has hosed down suggestions Labor will take changes to negative gearing to the election, amid warnings it could hike up rents.

AAP

Jim Chalmers travels to China to ‘smooth out’ trade issues

The treasurer is travelling to Beijing to try and get rid of lingering trade tensions from the Morrison era, and Anthony Albanese claims he didn’t ask Treasury to investigate potential changes to negative gearing.

Crikey

Opposition leader calls for university’s leaders to quit – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Odds on to ban gambling ads before punters hit polls

Those calling for reform are wondering if Labor will roll the dice and attempt a crack down on gambling advertising with the federal election looming.

AAP

Stuck on repeat: why Peter Dutton’s ‘greatest hits’ on nuclear power are worse than a broken record

So far there are no costings and no details on what type of reactors there would be, their size or who would build them

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The Guardian - AU

Several Labor MPs ‘open’ to reforms to negative gearing to address housing crisis

Some politicians welcome a fresh and bold response to address affordability, while others wary of resurrecting a debate lost at the 2019 election

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s coalmine expansion approvals undermine its credibility on the climate crisis

How does a massive coal expansion lasting decades line up with what it has pledged? Leaders of low-lying Pacific nations might appreciate some answers

The Canberra Times

Full list of 2024 ACT election candidates revealed

See the full list of candidates running in the ACT election.

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What’s Actually Going On With Negative Gearing & Capital Gains Tax? Your 3-Min Explainer

Sometimes you just need a non-finance bro to break it down so you ~actually~ get it.

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The Conversation

Why is the Reserve Bank independent from government, and why does it matter?

Negotiations over reforms to the Reserve Bank of Australia this week took an unprecedented turn when the Greens demanded the government use its reserve powers to immediately cut interest rates.

Crikey

People who don’t want Labor to control RBA have ‘neoliberal brain worms’: Greens senator

Greens Treasury spokesman Nick McKim doubles down on his proposal that Labor override the RBA on interest rates.

Crikey

CPRS: The historic acronym that opened a roomful of sliding doors

The Rudd government’s CPRS was the big political story of 2009 — and contains plenty of ‘what-if’ moments.

AAP

Advice on negative gearing 'not unusual': Treasurer

While the government has downplayed speculation it's contemplating changes to negative gearing, it's also not ruling it out.

Crikey

Rates on hold as Labor considers changes to negative gearing

The RBA shocked nobody by holding interest rates at 4.35% yesterday, but the Albanese government may have surprised some by seeking advice on scaling back negative gearing.

The Conversation

Dutton’s nuclear plan would mean propping up coal for at least 12 more years – and we don’t know what it would cost

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has revealed the Coalition’s nuclear energy plan relies on many of Australia’s coal-fired power stations running for at least another 12 years – far beyond the time frame officials expect the ageing facilities to last.

The Canberra Times

Liberals target 70,000 surgeries through partnering with private provider

The surgeries would be delivered in the next term.

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