Victorians warned ‘winter gales’ set to continue – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024
France's Political Deadlock: Macron Rejects Left-Wing Prime Minister President Macron faces backlash from left-wing coalition in France over prime minister selection, leading to political uncertainty. Top News · Aug 27, 2024
Greens to put money where their mouth is in dental plan All Australians could get free access to dental care as the Greens set out their plans for power under a potential minority government. AAP · Aug 27, 2024
Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next? Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister. Al Jazeera · Aug 27, 2024
Left-wing alliance calls for street protests after Macron rules out leftist PM President Emmanuel Macron’s decision not to accept the left-wing New Popular Front’s candidate as prime minister has been met with anger and the promise of street protests. Radio France Internationale · Aug 27, 2024
Left calls for protests across France as political crisis deepens for Macron Leader accused of seeking to be ‘president, prime minister and party leader all at the same time’ The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2024
Conservatives Poised to Dominate in British Columbia As the provincial election nears, polls reveal a stunning political realignment The Walrus · Aug 27, 2024
Afternoon Update: Greens MP fronts CFMEU protests; UN chief’s climate SOS; and the website trolling Trump supporters More than 10,000 workers take to the streets around Australia in protest against the federal takeover of the CFMEU The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024
As the far right gains ground, Germany deserves better from its mainstream politicians It’s not just the AfD that poses a major threat in this weekend’s regional elections – while traditional moderate parties are failing to inspire voters, says commentator and broadcaster John Kampfner The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2024
New powers for councils to cap short-term accommodation as Victoria moves to 7.5% ‘Airbnb tax’ State treasurer says levy will help in ‘getting the balance right’ for mix of housing and prioritising long-term rentals The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2024
Double tax for Airbnbs as councils retain fee powers An Australian-first user levy on Airbnb and Stayz bookings won't cover Victorians' primary places of residence, but councils can continue to charge owners. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
Discretionary powers used to stop investigations in one in four allegations of AFP misconduct The AFP received more than 2,500 allegations of misconduct or police practices over two years The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2024
Fierce renter advocate eyes Parliament House tenancy After taking aim at landlords and real estate agents, internet sensation Jordan 'purplepingers' van den Lamb has his eyes on a new target: the Senate. AAP · Aug 26, 2024
SNP open to working with Alba or Unionists to pass budget, party says THE SNP have said they are open to working with Alba or Unionist parties to pass a budget – as new research showed the majority of their voters… The National (Scotland) · Aug 26, 2024
The Guardian - AU · Aug 25, 2024 Northern Territory thrashing on crime a warning to Labor: tangible success is the only way to campaign Making justice policies against expert advice may solve short-term political problems but eventually they have to work – or be considered failures
The Conversation · Aug 24, 2024 Harris gains in US polls during Democratic convention; Labor thumped in NT election The United States 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 48.8–44.8. In my previous US politics article last Monday, Harris led Trump by 47.1–44.6.
The Conversation · Aug 24, 2024 NT election: the Country Liberals claim a landslide victory in a contest decided in suburbia The Northern Territory is a different place. On the day prior to this election, Speckles the Adelaide River crocodile was asked to predict the result of the election. He had replaced the previous crocodile, a spiv who got the 2016 and 2020 elections wrong.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 24, 2024 Liberals are gone from eight council ballots in Sydney. These ‘stocking-filler’ candidates might have a shot Administrative bungle opens up opportunities for unlikely contenders – including one who hopes to ‘pull off a Steven Bradbury’
The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2024 Glasgow City Council agrees to major donation to help people in Palestine GLASGOW City Council has agreed to donate £20,000 to a charity helping people in Palestine as “a signal of solidarity”...
AAP · Aug 23, 2024 Candidates hope Top End voters are independent thinkers A swag of independent and Greens candidates could upset safe seats as polling day arrives in the Northern Territory.
AAP · Aug 23, 2024 Voters step on the gas as NT faces 'turning point' Election day is on in the Northern Territory where green groups, tourism operators and doctors fear an industrial expansion will harm residents and wildlife.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024 Government gives itself power to pay any non-citizen to leave Australia Exclusive: Greens decry expansion of scheme to ‘all non-citizens’ – including those whose asylum claims were rejected after arriving by air – as a ‘bribe’
The Guardian - AU · Aug 23, 2024 Hell hath frozen over as the ‘No-alition’ and Labor find common ground on key legislation – but will it last? For the middle-majority of Australians, who are weary of our political leaders and their squabbling, ‘their horizon is the end of the week’
Pedestrian.tv · Aug 23, 2024 The Government Is Changing The Way The NDIS Works — Here’s Why Advocates Say It’s A ‘Betrayal’ What are the NDIS changes thanks to the new bill passed by Parliament, and why are advocates so concerned for the community's safety?
AAP · Aug 23, 2024 Door opens for long-delayed Reserve Bank reforms The federal treasurer has shifted on key opposition demands in order to secure support for changes to modernise and strengthen the Reserve Bank.