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After fires and floods, climate-conscious independents could determine Australian election

After some of the worst fires and floods ever to hit Australia, a new cohort of climate-conscious independents are threatening to shake up the federal election on Saturday, putting the government under pressure in key districts and potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

Reuters · May 16, 2022

Robyn is one of 11 Australians who died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine. Her family speaks for the first time

Speaking publicly for the first time, her family say they fully support the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but believe the government should have had a better plan to support families like theirs.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Rising cost of living dragging Canberrans below poverty line in what many call Australia's most affluent city

Service providers in the ACT fear more Canberrans cannot meet basic living costs, challenging perceptions of Canberra as a rich city.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

In a year of endless floods, why isn't disaster governance front and centre in the election campaign?

Australia has recently experienced multiple natural and man-made disasters, creating overlapping crises, often disproportionately affecting disadvantaged populations. The situation is here to stay, and, worryingly, likely to worsen.

The Conversation · May 16, 2022

'The relation between politics and culture is clear and real': how Gough Whitlam centred artists in his 1972 campaign

As we enter the final week of the election campaign with its scrappy debates and breathlessly seized “gotcha” moments, the impact of Gough Whitlam’s electoral reforms can be seen at every stage.

The Conversation · May 16, 2022

Adcore Bags Contract From This Australia-Based Education Marketing Firm

Adcore Inc. (TSX:ADCO) (OTC:ADCOF) has been selected by Candlefox, an Australia-based education marketing firm, to manage paid digital marketing activities. The contract has an annual advertising budget of up to C$12 million. Candlefox works with educational institutions in Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K. to maximize student enrollment. Omri Brill, CEO…

Benzinga · May 16, 2022

Canberran's family photo picks up award for capturing 'why we do it'

The Kambah mum's photo, titled Why We Do It, was selected from almost 200 entries from across Australia.

The Canberra Times · May 16, 2022

Bizarre mansion with huge Transformers statues 'standing guard' on market for £1.8m

The six-bedroom mansion in south Australia features a huge home cinema, gym, basketball court and two 1.5tonne Autobots standing guard on the edge of the property's perimeter

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022

AEC on alert for electoral fraud conspiracies as fringe parties embrace Trump-style 'stolen election' lie

The Australian Electoral Commission says almost half of formal warnings issued to social media platforms relate to spurious and debunked claims of voter fraud.

ABC News · May 16, 2022

Where is Anne Hergerty on Beat The Chasers tonight? Why she's replaced by Aussie quizzer

Anne Hegerty will not feature in the new series of ITV’s The Chase spin-off show, but there's a replacement Chaser in the form of Australian quizmaster Issa Schultz

Daily Mirror · May 16, 2022