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'Greedy developers, a dangerous roadway and a council that doesn't care'

Residents say the development will lead to a serious crash, or worse.

Newcastle Herald

Australian voters are increasingly driven by issues rather than party loyalty – and that’s bad news for the old political order

Climate crisis deniers beware! These days, the environment and other traditionally left-leaning issues are more likely to be front of mind when Australians – young and old – head to the polls

The Guardian - AU

Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners

Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict

The Guardian - AU

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Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Low and middle income earners are guaranteed bigger tax cuts after changes championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cleared federal parliament.

AAP

'Difficult' decision on 120-lot estate swings in developer's favour

All 26 public submissions objected to the proposal.

Newcastle Herald

New phone tower to dial residents out west into better reception

The 35-metre tower is expected to deliver better connectivity.

Newcastle Herald

Majority of Australians support Gaza ceasefire: poll

A vast majority of Australians back a ceasefire in Gaza and support stronger action from the federal government, according to a poll.

AAP

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Labor targeted by 'misinformation' attack ahead of vote

Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a "misinformation" campaign against Labor as opponents temper expectations of an unlikely by-election win for the coalition.

AAP

Morning Mail: big gender pay gaps revealed, Coalition pulls ahead in poll, police told to sit out Mardi Gras

Landmark data paints stark picture of gulf at leading companies; Anthony Albanese sees trustworthiness fall in latest voter survey

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe backs Mardi Gras over NSW police decision – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Coalition leads for first time since election as Anthony Albanese’s trust ratings tumble

Exclusive: Labor’s change of position on stage-three tax cuts appears to have hit the prime minister’s personal favourability

The Guardian - AU

Minister admits likely shortfall in funding for Labor’s regional decarbonising program

Exclusive: Catherine King describes $400m budget for decarbonising program as ‘modest’ and says it will require ‘additional funding in future’ to meet aims

The Guardian - AU

Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest labels Coalition push for nuclear energy ‘bulldust’ and a ‘new lie’

Mining billionaire says cost of nuclear will be four to five times that of renewables and opposition’s policy is ‘an excuse for doing nothing’

The Guardian - AU

John Hunter staff parking highlights 'inconsistent' regional ruling

Labor councillors will raise the issue at a Newcastle council meeting.

Newcastle Herald

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Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmania's Labor oppositions says it will sell the state's stake in the proposed Marinus Link undersea power cable if elected.

The Guardian - AU

Senate votes against reviving Qantas inquiry – as it happened

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Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

Newcastle Herald

Undisclosed credit card fees are a price gouge

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Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.

AAP

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

The Guardian - AU

‘Everything is so expensive’: tax cuts, cost of living and the battle to win the Dunkley byelection

Early voting may be slow but political analysts say the Melbourne electorate’s mood may be an indicator for Australian politics as a whole

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle to push for Rugby World Cup hosting rights

Australia hosts the men's World Cup in 2027 and women's in 2029.

The Guardian - AU

Political porkies are becoming ever more brazen. We all need to call them out

Australian truth in advertising laws might help weed out absolute howlers and set a norm – but the media has a role to play too

AAP

Liberals, Labor 'overrule' police on gun licence laws

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties have pledged to wind back law changes requiring owners to have a licence for antique guns.

AAP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia.

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