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Council cliff-hanger: second count begins in Newcastle lord mayor race

Independent Ross Kerridge currently has the edge.

Newcastle Herald

What is Australia looking for in its poet laureate? Literary and popular poetry don’t always intersect

The inaugural Australian poet laureate will be appointed in 2025 as part of the federal Labor government’s new National Cultural Policy, Revive.

The Conversation

Labor promises money for bulk-billing general practices to set up in ACT

It would be part of a $11 million fund.

The Canberra Times

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Mixed bag for Labor and the rise of the Libertarians: the key surprises in the NSW local elections

ALP faces a variety of results in what premier Chris Minns calls a ‘massive wake-up call for the major parties’

The Guardian - AU

The environment was meant to be ‘back on the priority list’ under Labor. Instead we’ve seen a familiar story

There have been moments of modest progress but the Albanese government has not lived up to its early rhetoric

The Guardian - AU

Nail-biting race for lord mayor as counting to continue for third day

About 3100 votes separate Kerridge and Nelmes.

Newcastle Herald

Minority Liberals hit another cross bench bump

A cross bench MP has refused to sign a new deal of support with Tasmania's minority Liberal government but has instead given a "verbal agreement".

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'Gas cowboys' reined in by trigger-happy minister

The NT government has lambasted the federal environment minister for launching an inquiry into environmental impacts of fracking in the Beetaloo Basin.

AAP

‘Bulldoze your way through’: Anthony Albanese compared to Scott Morrison in climate trigger stoush

Sarah Hanson-Young says PM needs to negotiate with senators after he appeared to rule out adding a climate trigger to proposed environmental laws

The Guardian - AU

Labor's Leah Anderson declares victory in Port Stephens mayoral race

Labor could hold up to six seats on Port Stephens council.

Newcastle Herald

Results pour in for Lake Macquarie as West Ward proves anyone's game

The initial count shows the parties and candidates leading the pack.

Newcastle Herald

Labor 'delusional' as poll shows coalition in the lead

A new poll showing the federal coalition ahead of Labor mirrors trends in other recent voter surveys, despite the government's cost-of-living relief measures.

AAP

Education union calls for vice-chancellor to resign over robodebt role – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning mail: Inside News Corp’s real estate dominance, Trump ‘safe’ after gunshots, Piastri wins in Azerbaijan

Australians pay more than anyone in the world to sell their homes online; shooting reported at golf course where Trump was playing; Australian F1 driver wins in Baku for his McLaren team

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'Wake-up call': Labor laments tough local election vote

With a number of independents and minor parties claiming NSW local election scalps, the premier says his party is struggling to connect with families.

AAP

PM tries to pry door open in deadlocked housing talks

Pressure is mounting on the coalition and Greens to pass the government's housing policies with the PM accusing his rivals of blocking moves to fix the problem.

The Guardian - AU

The rise of the Libertarians: ‘fringe’ party could win 15 NSW council seats after Liberals’ bungle

Minor party could be largest group on MidCoast council and state MP John Ruddick says ‘if you put in a development [application] we will approve it’

The Guardian - AU

Labor faces a fight on housing. Could negative gearing reform help it get its groove back?

Housing affordability is an issue voters care about – and Labor needs more than just scares about Peter Dutton

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The Guardian - AU

Queensland’s 50c public transport fares to remain with support of both major parties

Premier Steven Miles says scheme saves money and ‘takes cars off the road, gets people home sooner and is great for the environment’

Newcastle Herald

'I'm so blessed': Labor's Leah Anderson confident of victory in Port Stephens

Labor's Leah Anderson on track for solid win in Port Stephens .

AAP

Fresh calls for ad ban as gambling losses climb

Australians have the highest gambling losses in the world and those numbers are tracking higher, adding fuel to the argument to ban all ads.

Newcastle Herald

'Almost historic': Cessnock mayor Jay Suvaal concedes defeat

Cessnock independent Daniel Watton likely to unseat Jay Suvaal.

Newcastle Herald

Singleton: too early to tell, incumbent mayor in top spot

More than 10,000 votes still need to be tallied.

The Guardian - AU

Liberals pay for stuff up, Labor gains ground, Greens head west and Libertarians surge – how the NSW council elections played out

Voters also sent Clover Moore a message – they aren’t throwing her out, yet, but the Sydney lord mayor doesn’t have the broad support she once did

Newcastle Herald

'They thought I was a silly old old man': Ross Kerridge reflects on Newcastle election result

Labor and Independents neck and neck in Newcastle mayoral race.

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