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Housing boom needs to mirror post-war action: minister

The NSW government is spruiking its planned zoning changes to the industry after objections from some local councils signalled a looming housing battle.

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Snap election call dumps 'unworkable' Tas parliament

The premier of Australia's only Liberal government says he called an early election to avoid being "held to ransom" for the next 12 months.

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Newcastle Labor insiders tip two close council preselection battles

Labor's warring sides are challenging voter eligibility decisions.

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Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor

Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.

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Guardian Essential poll: any changes to negative gearing get lukewarm support

Voters approve of Labor’s rejigged income tax cuts but any broader reform would fail to win over majority, latest survey finds

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Whistleblowers need protections 'with teeth': advocates

A protection authority that offers whistleblowers greater protections and support, would help improve Australia's integrity and bolster transparency.

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Auditor to run the rule over $2.2b federal rail pledge

A federal audit will examine Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's $2.2 billion election commitment toward the Victorian government's Suburban Rail Loop project.

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Immigration detainees not charged under emergency laws

Seven murderers and 37 sex offenders have been released from immigration detention, with the immigration minister under fire over how they've been managed.

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Build it, but will they come? High-speed rail's big question

TRANSPORT: The Sydney-Newcastle business case must consider how to build the passenger base

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Linda Reynolds announces retirement – as it happened

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Right to disconnect laws pass federal parliament

Employees will be able to legally disconnect from work out of hours, after industrial relations changes cleared the House of Representatives.

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Morning Mail: Greens threaten to stall housing bill, Nato pushes back at Trump, ‘Bring back Boris’ call in UK

Greens say they will use balance of power in Senate to compel Labor into action on negative gearing

The Guardian - AU

Liberal councillors facing preselection challenge in Newcastle

State candidate Thomas Triebsees is poised to challenge.

Newcastle Herald

Carrot for home buyers could deliver stick to investors

A bid to give hopeful homeowners a foot in the door could be in danger unless Labor takes steps to scale back property investor tax breaks.

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Newcastle Liberal councillor accused of offshore wind 'backflip'

The councillor attended the 'reckless renewables rally' in Canberra.

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Housing a crucial battleground in Dunkley byelection as ‘Great Wall of Frankston’ divides community

Proposals for multi-storey apartments become a focal point for issues of housing and growth in the Victorian electorate

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Peter Dutton looked like he was running on empty – then he refuelled on the Coalition’s latest culture wars

Sideshows on cars and windfarms are a helpful distraction from its stage-three backdown – and part of its plan to win back power via the regions

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Advocates call for national ban on spit hoods after NSW becomes second state to outlaw their use

Legislation banning the use of the devices, which have been linked to deaths in custody, passes in NSW with cross-party support

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No laughing matter: the context missing from a Sky News report on Steven Miles and youth crime

A combination of persistent questioning and an inexperienced premier sparked a media feeding frenzy in Queensland. Plus: end of an innings for Peter Lalor

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Criminal penalties slip through among workplace reform

Under new laws, bosses could be penalised for making unreasonable contact with staff after hours but the prime minister promises to iron out the issues.

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Push for airline compensation scheme; NSW flags tougher asbestos penalties – as it happened

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Morning Mail: Labor faces Dunkley scrap, Wong’s Gaza admission, Zelenskiy sacks top general

Poll shows party is ahead in the Victorian byelection – but only just; Ukraine’s president fires Valerii Zaluzhnyi in long-awaited shake-up

Newcastle Herald

Short-term gain for owners puts a long-term strain on rental market

'The stable, long-term renter misses out.'

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Property investors in focus as tax debate shifts gears

As home ownership becomes increasingly difficult for many, pressure is growing on the major political parties to revisit tax reform.

The Guardian - AU

Two-thirds polled in Dunkley back the stage-three tax cut changes despite cost-of-living attack ads

Byelection poll puts Labor ahead by a nose as rightwing campaign on Anthony Albanese’s ‘broken promises’ ramps up

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