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State opposition reveals plans for a Newcastle urban renewable energy zone

The NSW Liberal-National Coalition has unveiled its renewable energy policy.

Newcastle Herald

'We really wanted the city to feel like a character in our game' — Gears of War: E-Day studio creative director says the game will make you 'care' about the city's fall through environmental storytelling

The Coalition wants players to "care" about Gears of War: E-Day's singular city location by deepening exploration and environmental storytelling.

TechRadar

The Coalition says Active Reload is an 'iconic feature' that has been updated for Gears of War: E-Day, and some weapons also have 'additional reload mechanics'

Gears of War: E-Day is set to bring back the series' iconic Active Reload mechanic, but The Coalition has made some design changes.

TechRadar

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One Nation’s surge continues in polls as Andy Burnham set to become next UK PM

In two federal polls that were partly taken after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, One Nation’s surge continued, gaining two points on primary votes in both the DemosAU and Morgan polls, to reach 30% and 31.5% respectively.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Longer NDIS inquiry is bad for the government, costing ‘a few hundred million dollars’

The Greens have secured an eight-week extension of the Senate inquiry into the government’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation – but declared they will vote against it regardless.

The Conversation

Public transport fee relief and car rego cut by $100 in NSW budget targeting cost-of-living pressures

Australia’s most populous state forecast to plunge into worse-than-expected $2.3bn deficit in 2026-27, before rebounding to a $1.1bn surplus following year

The Guardian - AU

All Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer modes explained

Multiplayer returns in Gears of War: E-Day.

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Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election

A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in…

The Conversation

Gears of War: E-Day brings back a feature the series hasn't supported in over 10 years, and The Coalition says making it work was "a huge investment"

The Coalition explains why now was the right time to bring back four-player co-op to the mainline Gears of War series

GamesRadar

The winter break is coming, but before then Labor wants deals with the Greens on tax and the Coalition on the NDIS

One Nation pressure and poor performance in the polls mean Anthony Albanese is searching for a win – and may be willing to bargain for it

The Guardian - AU

Active Reload may be an "iconic" Gears of War feature, but that isn't going to stop The Coalition from making changes to it for E-Day

The Coalition ripped Gears of War down to the studs, and it's building it back up with some big new ideas

GamesRadar

One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says

Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to ‘blow this country up’

The Guardian - AU

Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says ‘discipline’ key to electoral success

As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money ‘with respect … at time of high inflation’, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of state budget

The Guardian - AU

We spoke to three Xbox Game Studio teams about exclusivity, and got two very different answers

The Coalition believes making Gears of War: E-Day an Xbox exclusive was the best decision, but not all Xbox Game Studios teams are aligned on the approach to console exclusivity.

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One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes

On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters

Dot Esports

How to get into the Gears of War: E-Day open beta early

Want to play Gears of War: E-Day open beta early? Of course, you do.

The Guardian - AU

Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high

Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS?

Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of…

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics

Despite being one of the Liberals’ strongest performers, frontbencher Jonno Duniam is quitting politics by the end of this year – and leaving with some regrets.

GamesRadar

The biggest Gears of War: E-Day gameplay changes should have a transformative impact on the series' tired multiplayer

Member Exclusive | As The Coalition details the biggest updates to cover and movement in Gears' history, I can't help but get excited about the PvP

The Conversation

Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining

Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.

The Conversation

Should One Nation and the Coalition strike a deal to win office? There are huge risks for both parties

If the polling is accurate, One Nation is becoming a serious force in Australian politics.

GamesRadar

"We didn't make E-Day as a reaction to Gears 5": How The Coalition ripped up the Gears of War playbook to create a shooter worthy of leading the Xbox exclusivity charge

Summer Preview | The Coalition takes you inside Gears of War: E-Day, the upcoming Xbox console exclusive that marks 20 years of Gears

The Conversation

Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election

With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls.

The Guardian - AU

Angus Taylor using NDIS cuts as ‘pawn in bigger chess game’, Mark Butler warns

Opposition and Greens could team up to extend inquiry into changes but health minister ‘utterly convinced’ federal government’s plan is right

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