Another pokies reform shelved, slammed as 'deceitful' An election promise to significantly reduce the number of pub pokies is gathering dust as an advocate slams a state's approach to reform. AAP · Mar 4, 2025
'Buried' wedge-tail eagle report too important to rush A report into the deaths of hundreds of native birds in 2018 should be released, according to the Greens. AAP · Mar 3, 2025
Higher household bills by 2030 under nuclear: report Slowing down the renewables rollout under an alternative energy transition pathway could be a disaster for power prices, the clean energy industry body says. AAP · Mar 3, 2025
The Adelaide restaurateur: ‘I’m probably doing 65-70 hours a week’ Paul Tripodi owns and runs a restaurant in Adelaide. He says he and his partner are getting by, but put off having children because of their financial situation The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2025
NSW public schools to be fully funded by 2034, leaving Queensland as only state outside deal Commonwealth will pay for a quarter of public school funding, up from a fifth, replicating an agreement reached with South Australia and Victoria last month The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2025
Afternoon Update: chances of ADF troops in Ukraine downplayed; Anora dominates Oscars; and pre-election social media campaigns unpacked Labor and the Coalition opposition have waved off questions of the ADF being sent to Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2025
Labor gains in Redbridge poll of marginal seats and seizes lead in a Morgan poll A poll of 20 marginal seats by Redbridge and Accent Research was conducted for the News Ltd tabloids on February 20–25, from a sample presumably over 1,000. The Coalition led by 50.5–49.5, a 1.5-point gain for Labor since the February 4–11 marginals poll. The Conversation · Mar 2, 2025
The WA election campaign has been about big promises, but culture wars are inescapable in contemporary politics The Western Australian election is less than a week away, and two themes have dominated: big public spending and culture wars. The Conversation · Mar 2, 2025
Premier claims WA a ‘renewable energy powerhouse’ but leaked document shows wind and solar projects have ‘stalled’ Exclusive: Government document shows electricity from large-scale renewables has flatlined, with one campaigner saying pipeline has ‘little sign of life’ The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2025
Parklea correctional centre to return to public hands as NSW reverses ‘failed prison for profit model’ Minns government says contract with prison operator MTC Australia will end in late 2026 The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2025
Queensland premier warns cyclone could hit ‘broad area’ of state – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2025
Swag that sways: from It's-Time skivvies to Albo socks In the world of political merchandise, Liberal polo shirts, Greens totes and Labor socks are de rigueur on the election trail. But do they win votes? AAP · Mar 1, 2025
Campaigning ramps up as poll day looms Voters have a week to decide how they'll cast their ballot in the nation's wealthiest state as election campaigning hits full speed. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
Election fever: PM off to Canberra but only for a party Labor has ramped up its messaging on health as the prime minister teased reporters about rising expectations an election could be called within days. AAP · Mar 1, 2025
Pedestrian.tv · Mar 1, 2025 Albanese Promises To Freeze Tax On Tap Beer For Two Years If Re-Elected Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has promised to freeze tax on draught beer if Labor is re-elected in the upcoming Federal Election.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2025 Two boys including son of Blaxland candidate taken to hospital after alleged hit-and-run in western Sydney Ahmed Ouf, Cumberland councillor tilting at federal seat held by Jason Clare, shares thanks for ‘outpouring of community support’
AAP · Feb 28, 2025 Plug-in hybrid car tax breaks about to hit the skids Drivers have one month left to claim a tax break on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, amid calls for Labor to give the fuel-saving cars more support.
AAP · Feb 28, 2025 Coalition matches Labor pledge to keep beer tax on ice A promise to pause the draught beer excise for two years under a re-elected Labor government has been followed by a matching pledge from the opposition.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 28, 2025 When politicians resort to personal jabs and point-scoring, Australians stop listening Negative campaigning such as attacks on politicians’ wealth can feel tone-deaf when people are grappling with financial hardship
AAP · Feb 28, 2025 Claims of healthcare crisis as state election nears The peak body for doctors says Western Australia's health system is in crisis, as the major parties promise a licensing centre and support for seniors.
AAP · Feb 28, 2025 Labor rattles tin for ad blitz as teal dollars roll in Party faithful are being asked to donate for a Labor digital advertising campaign after the Climate 200 fundraising vehicle attracted more than $1 million.
AAP · Feb 27, 2025 Industry bailout steels Labor but poll pain persists Labor still trails the coalition in exclusive latest YouGov polling as a federal election draws closer, despite voters backing a huge industry rescue package.
Top News · Feb 27, 2025 Senate Committee Advances Labor Secretary Nomination Amid Controversy Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Department of Labor head amid concerns over labor issues and administration's workforce redu...
Top News · Feb 27, 2025 Senate Committee Advances Lori Chavez-Deremer's Labor Secretary Nomination Senate committee advances Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Labor Secretary despite opposition.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2025 Third-party groups join election fray with accusations Greens and teals threaten Australia’s ‘stability’ One initiative, Better Australia, claims in a draft flyer to have helped reduce Greens support in NSW local and Queensland state campaigns that focused on the party’s stance on Israel