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Coalition still ahead in latest polls, but some promising news for Labor

A national Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted January 17–19 from a sample of 1,063, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, unchanged since December. Primary votes were 40% Coalition (steady), 32% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (down one) and 15% for all Others (down one).

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Grattan on Friday: Labor has to grapple with Anthony Albanese’s ‘man problem’

Women and their issues were at the centre in the 2022 election. They were an important reason why Scott Morrison was turfed out of office.

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Labor and Albanese end 2024 in worst poll position this term

A national Essential poll , conducted December 11–15 from a sample of 1,151, gave the Coalition a 48–47 lead including undecided, unchanged from the late November Essential poll. Primary votes were 35% Coalition (steady), 30% Labor (down two), 13% Greens (up two), 6% One Nation (down two), 1% UAP (steady),…

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Morning Mail: NSW’s ‘abortion deserts’, more poll woe for Albanese, and a possible Kamala comeback

Only three public hospitals in the state are routinely providing abortions, a new study shows; PM’s disapproval rating at 50%

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Guardian Essential poll: Albanese disapproval at 50% as majority say Australia on the wrong track

In final survey of the year, nearly half say 2024 ended up being worse than they expected

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Newspoll returns to a tie after Coalition leads, but Labor has worst result this term in Resolve

A national Newspoll, conducted December 2–6 from a sample of 1,258, had a 50–50 tie, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll in early November. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (down one), 33% Labor (steady), 11% Greens (steady), 7% One Nation (up two) and 10% for all Others…

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Morning Mail: voters mark Labor down on housing, Hague hears climate case, News Corp’s gas-splash ‘exclusive’

Guardian Essential poll shows government ranked badly for action on housing and wages; some supporters criticise president’s pardon for his son

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Guardian Essential poll: election warning signs for Labor as voters flunk government on housing costs and wages

But survey finds strong support for under-16s social media ban, despite concerns about how to enforce it

The Guardian - AU

Under-16 social media ban supported by 77% as economic sentiment lifts

A national YouGov poll, conducted November 15–21 from a sample of 1,515, had a 50–50 tie, unchanged from the previous YouGov poll in September. Primary votes were 38% Coalition (down one), 30% Labor (steady), 13% Greens (down one), 9% One Nation (up two) and 10% for all Others (steady).

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Buying a PlayStation Plus membership for Black Friday? This is the one thing you should do straightaway

Don’t get caught out with a massive bill if you upgrade to a pricier PS Plus tier this Black Friday

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"This might be the most affordable guitar from Strandberg, but you wouldn’t notice": Strandberg Boden Essential review

Want to get into the headless game but are wary of spending big? Strandberg just might have the gateway drug for you

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Morning Mail: voters voice Trump fears, Russian anger over Kyiv missile decision, Sam Kerr baby joy

Guardian Essential poll shows Australians fear incoming president’s impact on security and world economy

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ConnectWise RMM review

ConnectWise RMM offers unified solutions for remote management, patching, and automation. Its AI-enabled smart monitoring and alert system save a lot of redundant work and time.

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Further US election analysis: Hispanics and young men swung big to Trump

Republican Donald Trump won the United States presidential election by 312 electoral votes to 226 for Democrat Kamala Harris. Trump carried the seven key states of Georgia (16 electoral votes), North Carolina (16), Arizona (11), Nevada (six), Wisconsin (ten), Michigan (15) and Pennsylvania (19).

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Guardian Essential poll: US gender divide in support for Harris and Trump mirrored among Australians

There was strong support for legal abortion among respondents surveyed about the US election, but almost 60% agreed with key elements of former president’s platform

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Morning Mail: voters want MPs to renounce perks, family’s airport ordeal over passport ‘red flag’, US campaign’s final day

Guardian Essential poll shows disenchantment with handouts for politicians; autistic boy given ‘red flag’ in passport despite being cleared of terror charges

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From heated gloves to commuter jackets: 11 winter cycling essentials to keep you safe and cosy

Whether it’s super-bright lights and hi-vis wear or mudguards and snoods, this cycling gear chosen by our expert will keep you on your bike throughout the cold, wet and dark months

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: King Charles’s job approval rating eclipses Albanese and Dutton

Taken before monarch’s Australia visit, survey finds 50% of voters approve of how he is doing his job while PM records 44% and opposition leader 45%

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Coalition seizes Newspoll lead, but other polls have Labor improving

A national Newspoll, conducted October 7–11 from a sample of 1,258, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. After three 50–50 ties in a row, this is the first time this term the Coalition has led in Newspoll.

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Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians approve of Albanese government’s response to Israel-Gaza war

Of 1,139 people surveyed, younger voters more likely to say Australia’s response is too supportive of Israel

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Kamala Harris the slight favourite to win US election as she narrowly leads in key states

The US presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 49.3–46.0 – a slight widening of the competition since last Monday, when Harris led Trump by 49.2–46.2.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Israeli airstrikes kill hundreds in Lebanon, voters back Labor’s housing bills, Cripps takes Brownlow

Hundreds killed after Israeli strikes on Hezbollah targets across the border; our latest poll shows popular support for the government’s reforms

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: Twice as many voters back Labor’s housing bills as oppose them

Just 20% of Greens voters supported blocking the government’s Build to Rent and Help to Buy legislation

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New polling: half of Australians want gambling ads banned entirely; LNP has big Queensland lead

A national Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted September 3–7 from a sample of 1,614 people, gave Labor a 51–49% lead using 2022 election preference flows. However, respondent-allocated preferences favoured the Coalition by 51–49%.

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Morning Mail: social media to get age limit, more voters blame Labor for interest rates, Princess of Wales ‘cancer free’

Anthony Albanese will launch bill to regulate the use of apps; Essential poll shows more voters blaming the government over economic woes

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