Ex-Liberal hits out at 'bankrupting' AFL stadium Tasmania's plan for a new stadium has been criticised by a former Liberal who was part of the government when the contract with the AFL was inked. AAP · Jun 18, 2025
Green party trying to purge gender-critical voices, claims expelled former spokesperson Pallavi Devulapalli says party is diverging from founding principles towards a more ‘leftwing authoritarian culture’ The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
I would make the Green party a force at the heart of British politics. That’s why I’m running to be co-leader Adrian Ramsay and I are lifelong campaigners who know how to win elections. We will build a coalition of voters against divisive populist politics, says Ellie Chowns, the Green MP for North Herefordshire The Guardian - UK · Jun 17, 2025
Chris Minns accused of misrepresenting cashless gaming trial after labelling it ‘ineffective’ Greens accuse NSW premier of ‘cop out’ as anti-gambling experts fear he may ‘walk away from cashless gambling altogether’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17, 2025
Top Scottish Greens face coordinated challenges for MSP spots from party members SENIOR Scottish Green MSPs are facing coordinated challenges for their spots at the top of the party’s regional lists ... The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025
Europe's Green parties are looking for a new lease of life After a string of disappointing election results, European Green parties appear to be in decline. More than 40 of their leaders recently met in Brussels in an attempt to revive their fortunes. Euronews · Jun 16, 2025
Familiar face returns for election as stadium divides The issue of a controversial sports stadium has again reared its head in a state election battleground as a former Liberal minister throws her hat in the ring. AAP · Jun 15, 2025
There hasn’t been a ‘big chancellor’ since Osborne: IFS chief gives final mark As he steps down after 14 years, Paul Johnson says politicians and voters refuse to accept economic tradeoffs The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Minns government backs bill promoting hunting in NSW’s state forests and crown land Critics say history shows recreational shooting is not as effective as evidence-based baiting and aerial shooting programs The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025
Environmentalists worry as Labor seeks consensus on new federal nature laws Environment minister Murray Watt is restarting the process after the government shelved earlier proposed reforms The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025
The Crunch: how Ukraine drones hit Russia; marine heatwaves; and the collapse of Canada’s third parties Want to get this in your inbox every fortnight? Sign up for The Crunch here. The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025
Tasmania likely heading for another minority government after next month’s snap election Tasmania’s election on July 19 will be a welcome circuit breaker following the recent mayhem and dysfunction which has addled state politics. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
After weeks of confusion and chaos, Tasmania heads back to the polls on July 19 The Tasmanian government has called a state election for July 19, the fourth in a little over seven years. The Conversation · Jun 12, 2025
Spending review fails to impress former Labour supporters in West Yorkshire town Plans to spend more on housing are met with scepticism in Morley and resentment over winter fuel payments remains The Guardian - UK · Jun 11, 2025
AAP · Jun 11, 2025 Parties in full swing, tough path to election majority Tasmania's major parties face an uphill battle to get the swings required to rule in majority after the upcoming election, polling suggests.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11, 2025 WA senator Dorinda Cox accuses Greens of being ‘deeply racist’ and says ‘I am not a bully’ Senator who defected to Labor says Greens have ‘toxic culture’ and have failed First Nations people
The Conversation · Jun 11, 2025 Labor’s win at the 2025 federal election was its biggest since 1943, with its largest swings in the cities We now have the (almost!) final results from the 2025 federal election - with only Bradfield still to be completely resolved.
The Conversation · Jun 10, 2025 With so many parties ‘ruling out’ working with other parties, is MMP losing its way? There has been a lot of “ruling out” going on in New Zealand politics lately. In the most recent outbreak, both the incoming and outgoing deputy prime ministers, ACT’s David Seymour and NZ First’s Winston Peters, ruled out ever working with the Labour Party.
AAP · Jun 10, 2025 Embattled premier's request for early election granted Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years after the beleaguered Liberal premier was granted an early election.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 10, 2025 Crossbenchers call for federal intervention after ‘deeply shocking’ revelations about prison deaths Independents and Greens say national leadership needed after Guardian investigation reveals death toll from hanging points known to authorities
The National (Scotland) · Jun 9, 2025 'What is our vision?': Inside the quiet anger brewing within the SNP Behind the scenes, SNP activists speak out about lost momentum, fading trust, and a leadership struggling to inspire
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025 Tasmanians face a fourth election in seven years – but here are two alternatives to fix the political impasse Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff will ask for a fresh poll after a no-confidence motion moved by Labor’s Dean Winter. Let’s walk through how an election could yet be avoided
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2025 Mothin Ali challenges Greens’ ‘middle class’ image as he enters deputy race Leeds councillor, who made headlines by intervening in 2024 riots, says climate crisis and cost of living affect all races and classes
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025 Australian reporter shot with rubber bullet while covering anti-Ice protests in Los Angeles The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade issued a statement declaring that ‘all journalists should be able to do their work safely’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2025 Australia engaged in ‘unprecedented’ level of surveillance of Chinese flotilla, Marles says – as it happened This blog is now closed