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Tenants could withhold rent over ignored repairs under new Holyrood proposal

A BID to let tenants withhold rent from landlords if they fail to carry out repairs has been lodged at Holyrood ...

The National (Scotland) · Apr 29, 2025

Labor defends plan to save $6.4bn by cutting more consultants as experts call it a ‘lazy option’

While the government’s savings are a ‘worthy target’, achieving them ‘may not be a straightforward process’, some say

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2025

Centre-left Liberals make stunning comeback to win Canadian election

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and other Canadian media have projected the centre-left Liberals will win the most seats in Canada’s federal election. It’s still unclear whether the Liberals will win the 172 seats needed for a one-party majority (out of 343 total seats).

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2025

The Guardian view on England’s local elections: we must build something better than this

Editorial: This week’s polls could mark the end of two-party dominance. A more proportional, progressive politics must be ready to replace it

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2025

Liberal Candidate Apologises For Resurfaced Offensive Posts Aimed At First Nations People

In addition to the disgusting racist language, he also made light of Tanya Plibersek's daughter who was in an abusive relationship, writing: "You couldn’t even look after your own daughter’s safety” and “That’s why her daughter was bashed”.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 28, 2025

Coalition rejects treasurer’s nuclear power plant claim – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2025

Climate change and the housing crisis are a dangerous mix. So which party is grappling with both?

Australia is running out of affordable, safe places to live. Rents and mortgages are climbing faster than wages, and young people fear they may never own a home.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025

Newspoll shows Labor’s lead steady at 52–48

While last week’s Morgan and YouGov polls had Labor continuing its surge, Newspoll is steady for the fourth successive week at 52–48 to Labor. A Redbridge poll of the marginal seats was again very strong for Labor, while YouGov and KJC seat polls were respectively good and bad for Labor.

The Conversation · Apr 27, 2025

Record anti-salmon rally calls for major party sinking

More than 6000 people have rallied in opposition to salmon farming, with speakers including Bob Brown urging voters to ditch Labor and the Liberals.

AAP · Apr 27, 2025

Why Australia’s most prominent climate change deniers have stopped talking about the climate

Global heating sceptics now argue it is more palatable with the electorate to pivot from climate denialism to anti-renewable energy scepticism

The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2025