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Another pokies reform shelved, slammed as 'deceitful'

An election promise to significantly reduce the number of pub pokies is gathering dust as an advocate slams a state's approach to reform.

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'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush

A report into the deaths of hundreds of native birds in 2018 should be released, according to the Greens.

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Higher household bills by 2030 under nuclear: report

Slowing down the renewables rollout under an alternative energy transition pathway could be a disaster for power prices, the clean energy industry body says.

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The Adelaide restaurateur: ‘I’m probably doing 65-70 hours a week’

Paul Tripodi owns and runs a restaurant in Adelaide. He says he and his partner are getting by, but put off having children because of their financial situation

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NSW public schools to be fully funded by 2034, leaving Queensland as only state outside deal

Commonwealth will pay for a quarter of public school funding, up from a fifth, replicating an agreement reached with South Australia and Victoria last month

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: chances of ADF troops in Ukraine downplayed; Anora dominates Oscars; and pre-election social media campaigns unpacked

Labor and the Coalition opposition have waved off questions of the ADF being sent to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force

The Guardian - AU

Labor gains in Redbridge poll of marginal seats and seizes lead in a Morgan poll

A poll of 20 marginal seats by Redbridge and Accent Research was conducted for the News Ltd tabloids on February 20–25, from a sample presumably over 1,000. The Coalition led by 50.5–49.5, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since the February 4–11 marginals poll.

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The WA election campaign has been about big promises, but culture wars are inescapable in contemporary politics

The Western Australian election is less than a week away, and two themes have dominated: big public spending and culture wars.

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Premier claims WA a ‘renewable energy powerhouse’ but leaked document shows wind and solar projects have ‘stalled’

Exclusive: Government document shows electricity from large-scale renewables has flatlined, with one campaigner saying pipeline has ‘little sign of life’

The Guardian - AU

Parklea correctional centre to return to public hands as NSW reverses ‘failed prison for profit model’

Minns government says contract with prison operator MTC Australia will end in late 2026

The Guardian - AU

Queensland premier warns cyclone could hit ‘broad area’ of state – as it happened

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Swag that sways: from It's-Time skivvies to Albo socks

In the world of political merchandise, Liberal polo shirts, Greens totes and Labor socks are de rigueur on the election trail. But do they win votes?

AAP

Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party

Labor has ramped up its messaging on health as the prime minister teased reporters about rising expectations an election could be called within days.

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Campaigning ramps up as poll day looms

Voters have a week to decide how they'll cast their ballot in the nation's wealthiest state as election campaigning hits full speed.

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Albanese Promises To Freeze Tax On Tap Beer For Two Years If Re-Elected

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to freeze tax on draught beer if Labor is re-elected in the upcoming Federal Election.

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Two boys including son of Blaxland candidate taken to hospital after alleged hit-and-run in western Sydney

Ahmed Ouf, Cumberland councillor tilting at federal seat held by Jason Clare, shares thanks for ‘outpouring of community support’

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Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids

Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.

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Coalition matches Labor pledge to keep beer tax on ice

A promise to pause the draught beer excise for two years under a re-elected Labor government has been followed by a matching pledge from the opposition.

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When politicians resort to personal jabs and point-scoring, Australians stop listening

Negative campaigning such as attacks on politicians’ wealth can feel tone-deaf when people are grappling with financial hardship

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Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears

The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise a licensing centre and support for seniors.

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Labor rattles tin for ad blitz as teal dollars roll in

Party faithful are being asked to donate for a Labor digital advertising campaign after the Climate 200 fundraising vehicle attracted more than $1 million.

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Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists

Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.

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Senate Committee Advances Lori Chavez-Deremer's Labor Secretary Nomination

Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Labor Secretary despite opposition.

The Guardian - AU

Third-party groups join election fray with accusations Greens and teals threaten Australia’s ‘stability’

One initiative, Better Australia, claims in a draft flyer to have helped reduce Greens support in NSW local and Queensland state campaigns that focused on the party’s stance on Israel

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