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Ukraine war shows need to accelerate shift away from fossil fuels – Harvie

Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater spoke six months after the Greens entered government.

The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2022

Candidates shift gears as Ukraine conflict overshadows French presidential race

With just six weeks to go before France's presidential election, the outbreak of war in Ukraine is shaking up an already bizarre campaign, with candidates forced to roll with the punches and adjust, or even justify, their schedules on the stump.

France 24 · Feb 25, 2022

SNP Green Government split on fox hunting proposals

The Greens will only support the plans if they lead to a "watertight" ban on fox hunting

Daily Record · Feb 25, 2022

Senate inquiry calls for review of rule that excludes cancer patients from disability support pension

Labor-Greens dominated committee recommends review of eligibility requirement that conditions be ‘fully diagnosed, treated and stabilised’

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2022

ACT to ease Covid restrictions; Bob Katter decries ‘super sneaky’ passing of firearms bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2022

Glasgow budget: council tax and parking charges to rise as Greens back SNP plans

City treasurer Ricky Bell has received support for Glasgow's budget for the coming year which invests in helping the vulnerable and tidying up the city, but increases council tax and parking charges.

Glasgow Live · Feb 17, 2022

Greens propose $40 billion takeover of electricity sector to eliminate coal by 2030

With coal plants closing earlier than projected, the Greens push for a major intervention in the national electricity market to shore up stability, saying a revamped Snowy Hydro scheme could cover the electricity produced by coal.

ABC News · Feb 17, 2022

Let them eat steak: French Communists bounce back with recipe for ‘happy days’

France’s century-old Communist Party is showing signs of a renaissance in the run-up to April presidential elections, propelled by a charismatic candidate who promises happier days for a famously morose – and nostalgic – nation.

France 24 · Feb 17, 2022

Glasgow budget: Council tax rise expected as SNP and Greens agree deal

The agreement, struck late last night, will also see the council look to improve city roads, create new environmental teams and push forward a trial of free public transport.

Glasgow Live · Feb 17, 2022

A bad Newspoll for the Greens; Willoughby NSW byelection could be close

This week’s Newspoll, conducted February 9-12 from a sample of 1,526, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the late January Newspoll. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down three), 3% One Nation (steady) and 14% for all Others (up…

The Conversation · Feb 17, 2022