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As vote nears, ‘horrific racism’ mars Australian Voice referendum campaign

Campaigning for historic vote on October 14 has exposed sharp divides in society and within the Indigenous community.

Al Jazeera

Pilot who ran illegal airline appeals 'severe' sentence

A Queensland man operated an unlicensed airline that transported politicians from Katter's Australian Party around their electorates over a five-year period.

AAP

Campaign trail threats and abuse reinforce the need to protect NZ’s women politicians – before they quit for good

A female candidate slapped after a public debate, another whose home was vandalised, a man trespassed for entering the same house, shouts and jeers directed at another woman candidate for using te reo Māori – the 2023 election has certainly had its uglier moments.

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Imams and sheikhs to urge Australian Muslims to back voice during Friday prayers

Final referendum push from Australian National Imam’s Council comes with Anthony Albanese expected to attend Lakemba mosque on Friday

The Guardian - AU

Liberal factions ready for brawl over free Senate spot

Liberal moderates have met in a bid to quell internal divisions over selecting a candidate for a vacant Senate seat as they try and gain support from the right.

AAP

At least one dead in light plane crash; state and territory leaders back the voice – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: referendum on the road, Qatar legal letters, NZ crush England in WC opener

Mobile polling stations serve voice voters in remote communities while an FOI release reveals link between Doha legal action and air routes

The Guardian - AU

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Red dirt, rivers and roads: mobile polls head to remote Australia for the voice referendum

Despite efforts to get referendum messaging out over official channels, many outback residents still rely mainly on word of mouth to learn when and where to vote

The Guardian - AU

Former chief justice slams no campaign’s core argument against voice as ‘resentful’

In a National Press Club speech, Robert French also refutes common anti-voice argument that it will constrain executive decision-making

The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum voting: where to vote, how to cast your ballot and everything you need to know

When and where can you vote? When will the results be known? Here’s what you need to know about voting in the voice to parliament referendum

The Guardian - AU

High-profile rape accused claims 'health risk' if named

The solicitor for a high-profile man accused of rape has submitted a letter from the man's psychologist who has been seeing him regularly via telehealth.

AAP

Racism killing Aboriginal children: youth commissioner

The deaths of Aboriginal boys Cassius Turvey and Elijah Doughty have been raised in a Senate inquiry by WA's youth commissioner who says racism is taking lives.

AAP

Qld fast-tracks youth remand centre after criticism

Facing criticism for allowing youths to be detained in watchhouses, the Queensland government will fast-track the construction of a juvenile remand centre.

AAP

Australian Aboriginal child separation at ‘devastating rates’: Commissioner

UN Indigenous experts are visiting Australia while a new report warns of the risk of a new stolen generation.

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Libs limp on as new fights loom for minority government

Tasmanian's minority Liberal government has avoided a snap election but will face further challenges when parliament resumes.

AAP

Internal Liberal brawl beckons over free Senate spot

A former Liberal treasurer considered a frontrunner for a free Senate spot is being told to brace for a tighter-than-expected race.

The Conversation

New polling shows 'no' voters more likely to see Australia as already divided

As campaigning in the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament continues, “no” campaigners have repeatedly argued against what they call “the Voice of division”.

The Guardian - US

Canada’s first First Nations provincial premier elected in Manitoba

Voters elect Wab Kinew, 41-year-old leader of the leftwing New Democratic party and a former rapper and broadcast journalist

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The Guardian - AU

‘I don’t know what it’s about’: not enough done to explain the voice referendum, people in western Sydney say

Many still don’t understand what the Indigenous voice to parliament is and others are unaware the vote is being held in just over a week

The Guardian - AU

Indigenous voice co-architect labels some politicians ‘bald-faced liars’ over referendum misinformation

Prof Tom Calma says he has been ‘shocked’ by level of racism and vitriol provoked by Indigenous voice to parliament debate

AAP

Snap election stand-off ends as sacked minister quits

Tasmania's former attorney-general will quit parliament, ending a stand-off with Premier Jeremy Rockliff that could have triggered an early election.

The Guardian - AU

Voice referendum early voting guide: booth locations, eligibility and everything else you need to know

Can I vote early? Where do I find a voting location near me? Your questions answered on how to vote in the Indigenous voice to parliament referendum on 14 October

AAP

Urgent call to stop repeat of Stolen Generation trauma

Aboriginal children are increasingly being removed from their families and communities despite attempts to halt the trend, a report shows.

AAP

'Scaremongering' concerns despite uptick in voice vote

The 'yes' camp is optimistic Australians will vote for an Indigenous voice but the latest polls show the 'no' vote remains dominant.

The Guardian - AU

I left my ‘bubble’ to talk to people about the voice – it was better than I could have imagined

I thought doorknocking would mean butting heads with people who shared different values. But people approached the topic with curiosity and respect

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