'Greensland' in spotlight as envy of major parties A minor party is hoping to again make Labor and the coalition green with envy at the federal election with another strong showing in a surprise new heartland. AAP · Apr 24, 2025
Preferences may help decide the Australian election. Here is what could happen in five crucial seats How-to-vote cards offer some clues to how preferences may flow, but no one can be sure how closely voters will follow them – and some offer no advice The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025
Bid to ban tax break for Airbnb owners unveiled by Scottish Greens AIRBNB owners in Scotland stand to lose a business tax break under plans put forward by the Scottish Greens. The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025
German Greens push to abolish neutrality act, allowing headscarves for civil servants Greens in Berlin push to abolish the neutrality law, claiming it discriminates against Muslim women wearing headscarves and hampers their careers in public service. Euronews · Apr 24, 2025
Tories face 'losing 500 seats' in election hammering by Reform in North and Lib Dems in London commuter belt The town hall polls are a test of Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage’s leaderships Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
Third-party groups targeting teals in key seats swarm pre-poll areas in NSW and Victoria Third-party group Better Australia has posters and representatives wearing yellow ‘community adviser vests’ at multiple locations in Sydney. The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2025
Preference deals can decide the outcome of a seat in an election – but not always Every election cycle the media becomes infatuated, even if temporarily, with preference deals between parties. The 2025 election is no exception, with many media reports about preference “deals” being made. The Conversation · Apr 24, 2025
Bid to end monarchy's tax breaks on Scottish property tabled at Holyrood THE 100 per cent tax break which Scotland gives the King should he buy property in the country must end ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025
Nigel Farage's Reform UK to win next General Election, YouGov poll predicts REFORM UK are on course to win the next General Election and see Nigel Farage enter Downing Street, according to a new poll ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025
Labor spends more than Coalition on election TV ads but Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots leads YouTube outlay Political ads on YouTube surge 40% during 2025 election campaign compared to last federal poll The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2025
Bid to double second homes tax in areas hit hardest by housing crisis PLANS to tackle “cash cow” holiday homes in areas of Scotland which are worst affected by the housing crisis have been lodged by the Greens ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 23, 2025
Voters turn out in droves as pre-polling proves popular Pre-polling has proven increasingly popular with more than half a million voters casting ballots on the first day as parties scramble for preference deals. AAP · Apr 23, 2025
This election, Gen Z and Millennials hold most of the voting power. How might they wield it? The centre of gravity of Australian politics has shifted. Millennials and Gen Z voters, now comprising 47% of the electorate, have taken over as the dominant voting bloc. The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025
After stunning comeback, centre-left Liberals likely to win majority of seats at Canadian election In Canada, the governing centre-left Liberals had trailed the Conservatives by more than 20 points in January, but now lead by five points and are likely to win a majority of seats at next Monday’s election. Meanwhile, United States President Donald Trump’s ratings in US national polls have dropped to… The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025
The Conversation · Apr 23, 2025 The Greens are hoping for another ‘greenslide’ election. What do the polls say? Election talk is inevitably focused on Labor and the Coalition because they are the parties that customarily form government.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 22, 2025 Labor Unveils Plan To Help Domestic Violence Survivors — Here’s Where Other Parties Stand Labor announced new financial protections for domestic violence survivors. Find out where Labor, Liberal & the Greens stand on the topic.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025 Santos wins final approval for Barossa gas project as environment advocates condemn ‘climate bomb’ Energy giant to start production at development projected to add more than 270m tonnes of CO2 to atmosphere
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2025 Whoever wins Australia’s election will need to work with the Senate. Here’s how it could look The balance between left and right in the upper house may not swing wildly, but even one or two seats changing hands could prove crucial
Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2025 Aerospace CEO sparks debate over France’s green reindustrialisation The head of French aerospace giant Safran has ignited a political row after declaring the company will no longer invest in cities governed by environmentalist majorities.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025 Labor vows to consider strengthening Australia’s animal welfare body after shocking abattoir revelations Exclusive: Guardian Australia investigation into export abattoirs brings ‘necessary and commonsense’ commitment back to the spotlight
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025 Election Diary: Coalition makes ‘law-and-order’ pitch, with plan to invest proceeds of drug crime into communities As it seeks to gain some momentum for its campaign, the Coalition on Monday will focus on law and order, announcing $355 million for a National Drug Enforcement and Organised Crime Strike Team to fight the illicit drug trade.
The Conversation · Apr 20, 2025 Newspoll steady as both leaders’ ratings fall; Labor surging in poll of marginal seats With less than two weeks to go now until the federal election, the polls continue to favour the government being returned.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2025 Peaceful picnic marks ‘420 Day’ in Melbourne – ahead of an election where minor parties could play a defining role After the Legalise Cannabis party’s strong 2022 election performance, Fiona Patten says she has ‘unfinished business’
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2025 Two-party politics is dying in Britain. Voters want more than just Labour and Tories Badenoch is braced for heavy losses on 1 May, but as Labour stumbles and Greens and Lib Dems surge, the contest is wide open, says Robert Ford
The National (Scotland) · Apr 20, 2025 Supreme Court ruling risks reigniting SNP divide over transgender rights THE Supreme Court’s ruling risks reigniting divides in the SNP over transgender rights, but its impact on the outcome of Holyrood 2026 remains to…