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All the Glasgow council cuts agreed in budget as opposition walk out

Council tax will rise, new charges will be introduced and some services cut as the SNP grappled with a £49m funding shortfall.

Glasgow Live

Safeguard mechanism: what is it, will it cut emissions and what role do carbon offsets play?

Labor wants to revamp the policy to meet its climate targets. This is how it will work – and why it may not

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow council tax set to rise by 5% and parking charges increase - but no reduction in teacher numbers

Today's budget meeting is expected to see SNP plans pass unopposed, with no alternative options being put forward by other parties.

Glasgow Live

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Grattan on Friday: Adam Bandt is wedged by Greens' overreach on emissions legislation

If Peter Dutton is caught in a classic rock-and-hard-place dilemma over the Voice to Parliament, the same could be said for Greens leader Adam Bandt on the safeguard legislation to underpin the government’s climate policy.

The Conversation

Greens flip the script on PM's public housing childhood

Labor's $10 billion housing fund might have passed the lower house, but the Greens are far from convinced they should help it pass through the Senate.

AAP

Top German ministers spar over budget in sign of coalition tensions

German Finance Minister Christian Lindner and Vice-Chancellor Robert Habeck have clashed over plans for next year's budget, according to an exchange of letters seen by Reuters that underscores growing tensions in the three-way coalition.

Reuters

Coal, gas projects 'sticking point' for Greens

A key climate policy of the federal government risks being voted down unless one condition put forward by the Greens is met.

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Bodies of missing men found – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: exclusive data reveals more patients pay to see GPs, Sturgeon quits, fresh fears for Antarctic

A Guardian Australia investigation shows how where you lives affects your healthcare outcomes; key fight over safeguard mechanism; miners missing in Queensland

The Guardian - AU

Glasgow workplace parking charge among 'long term funding solutions' city needs, claim Greens

A day of action to highlight the impact of cuts on city services came ahead of the SNP's proposed budget - and the Green party confirmed they will not be putting forward an alternative budget.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow council set for budget showdown as SNP propose cuts to plug £60m black hole

The biggest party on the council will bring forward its proposals on Thursday, and has criticised Labour and the Conservatives for refusing to put up any alternative budget proposals.

Glasgow Live

Hipkins leaves National playing catch-up

National has missed so many opportunities to set the year's political agenda. The only policy proposals from the centre-right are from its coalition partner-in-waiting, ACT, says Peter Dunne

Newsroom.co.nz

Scotland reacts as Nicola Sturgeon steps down as First Minister

NICOLA Sturgeon’s announcement she will step down as First Minister has sparked tributes across the fierce political divide in Scotland.

The National (Scotland)

Adam Bandt threatens government’s agenda, but is he serious?

Adam Bandt has warned the Greens could sink three key bills if the government does not yield to a demand to ban new coal and gas exploration.

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Labor rounds on Greens ‘sabotage’ of emissions reduction plan

Frontbenchers unleash on party for signalling it might vote with Coalition to stymie reform of safeguard mechanism

The National (Scotland)

Scottish Greens slam campaign of 'misinformation' about Deposit Return Scheme

THE Scottish Greens have said that it is “deeply regrettable” to see other MSPs “spreading misinformation and panic” about the Deposit…

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Officials will not confirm whether US bombers in Australia carry nuclear weapons

US B-52 bombers may carry nuclear weapons when in the Top End, but the government says it will not ask the United States to confirm or deny if that is the case.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: RBA boss defends job at Senate grilling; public school enrolments drop; and a sit-down with Lidia Thorpe

Philip Lowe tells Senate estimates interest rates will continue to rise, ‘but how far they need to go, we’re still unsure’

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Liberals likely to win Aston byelection; Voice support increases in Essential poll

On February 9, Liberal Alan Tudge announced he would resign from politics, setting up a byelection in his Victorian seat of Aston. A date for the byelection is still to be determined.

AAP

Fossil fuel embargo on the table for manufacturing fund

A $15 billion reconstruction fund is hanging in the balance as the government considers a change to stop it giving money to coal and gas projects.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Greens’ coal and gas ultimatum, war memorial funding fight, new Trump challenger

Estimates reveals $830,000 given to war memorial by arms manufacturers in donations and sponsorship; Bandt backs Labor emissions reform with one key condition

The Guardian - AU

Two missing after Queensland mine collapse – as it happened

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Glasgow Live

Glasgow Greens plan budget 'day of action' as Labour accuse them of 'hypocrisy'

Glasgow City Council faces a funding gap of around £60m and proposals to address the shortfall are expected to be presented at a meeting on Thursday.

ABC News

Firm engaged to find Dominic Perrottet's brothers summoned to Hills Shire Council inquiry

The chair of a committee investigating allegations of impropriety at a Sydney council says it appears Jean-Claude and Charles Perrottet are avoiding being called as witnesses.

ABC News

Greens offer support for safeguard mechanism on condition it blocks new coal and gas

The Greens say they are prepared to "live with" concerns over the government's signature plan to reduce emissions if new coal and gas projects are blocked from development.

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