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Amid a week of sex and drug allegations, Pocock summed up Albanese’s gambling plan with one word

Independent senator says it is a ‘tragedy’ that PM is standing in the way of strong public and bipartisan support for tougher laws

The Guardian - AU

Italy and France announce international meeting on addiction prevention and recovery

Italy and France, co-founders of the European Coalition Against Drugs (ECAD), on Thursday announced an international meeting on prevention and addiction recovery. The summit will be held on 23 October 2026 in Italy.

Euronews

Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements

Despite reports the PM wants Labor’s bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate

The Guardian - AU

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Grattan on Friday: The battle for Victoria will send important signals to federal players

Victoria’s election on November 28 has taken on a drama and significance we wouldn’t have anticipated a year ago.

The Conversation

Labor’s gambling reform friendless as Coalition withholds support amid drug and sex worker allegations

Sarah Henderson says bill ignores gambling inducements, uniting parties and independents against controversial legislation

The Guardian - AU

Labor plans migration cuts as Tony Burke pulls out of major speech

As home affairs minister’s National Press Club address is postponed, refugee advocates lament missed ‘opportunity to bring Australians together’

The Guardian - AU

Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations

Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week

The Guardian - AU

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Gears of War: E-Day's Xbox and PC multiplayer beta tests are starting soon: Here's how to enter, what content to expect, and what rewards they'll offer

The Coalition has released details regarding Gears of War: E-Day's upcoming beta test weekends for its multiplayer modes. Here's everything you need to know about how to sign up for the betas and what rewards they'll offer in the full game.

Windows Central

Two Victorian polls have the Coalition leading Labor, with One Nation down

With less than four months until the Victorian election, two polls that were taken after last week’s change of premier have the Coalition leading Labor after preferences by 52–48 or 53–47. One Nation’s primary vote has dropped 3–5 points since June to be at 22% in both polls.

The Conversation

New study shows there’s a growing constituency reshaping Australian politics: renters

The ongoing housing crisis is having severe repercussions on individuals and families in Australia. It has limited young people’s ability to move out, increased the rate of involuntary lifelong renting, and pushed vulnerable populations into homelessness.

The Conversation

'Stop the political games': call to pass bill to protect redundant Hunter miners

Fingers have been pointed, as Hunter miners get caught in a political crossfire.

Newcastle Herald

Gears of War: E-Day: Release date, platforms & everything else we know about Marcus Fenix's return

Return to Gears of War's roots this year with a gritty prequel that's been built from scratch.

Space

Karl’s ‘great net zero debate’ was anything but – so beware Coalition claims of renewables taking over ‘two Tasmanias’

One expert described Nationals leader Matt Canavan’s claim of land used for clean energy as ‘plain wrong and plain silly’

The Guardian - AU

Why is Angus Taylor turning the Coalition into Pauline Hanson's party?

Taylor mimics Hanson's attacks on APS.

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Gears of War: E-Day's cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes pack content and chaos beyond what I imagined

Coalition has released a massive gameplay overview of Gears of War: E-Day's PvE and PvP multiplayer modes, and they're looking to blow their predecessors out of the water.

The Canberra Times

'Hate it with a passion': Taylor hot-mic moment reveals huge APS-slashing plan

The Opposition Leader has revealed a broad intention to overhaul the APS.

PC Gamer

Gears of War: E-Day devs are embracing 'old-school' multiplayer in 2026: 'No battle pass, no tour of duty, no gimmicks, no bullsh*t'

But, of course, there's a catch.

GamesRadar

Burying EA, Gears of War: E-Day devs say there's no "pride and accomplishment" grind, just "old-school" unlocks from playing the game

"That means no battle pass, no tour of duty, no gimmicks"

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PREVIEW: Gears of War: E-Day's 'Horde Siege' is the most fun I've ever had in the entire history of the Gears franchise

Last week I had the opportunity to go hands on with Gears of War: E-Day and its new "Horde Siege" mode, which is far more chaotic, bombastic, and cinematic than I expected.

PC Gamer

Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer is so old, it feels new again

Horde and Versus without the chaff.

The Guardian - AU

Ben Carroll will not rule out redirecting Suburban Rail Loop funds to other projects

New Victorian premier also considering ‘sensible changes’ to laws that would enshrine right to work from home two days a week

The Conversation

Labor only trailed narrowly in a Victorian Newspoll despite Allan’s dismal ratings

As Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier four months before the state election, a Newspoll had Allan at -46 net approval, but Labor only trailed the Coalition by 52–48.

The Canberra Times

The Senate is the real prize and Labor is on track to lose it badly

Preference flows in the upper house tell a different story.

The Conversation

The Victorian Labor government had many successes. But it has also had its failures – and these have lost the voters

The Labor Party in Victoria is going through its most difficult period in the 21st century.

The Conversation

Special DemosAU poll has Labor well short of a parliamentary majority

A special DemosAU poll has Labor winning 68 of the 150 House of Representatives seats, well short of the 76 needed for a majority. One Nation is on 60 seats, the Coalition 13, the Greens three and Others six.

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