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Podcasts have helped sway many young American men to the right. The same may well happen in Australia

The 2024 US presidential election saw a historic shift to the right, driven by the largest swing of young male voters in two decades. Analysts attribute this partly to podcasters like Joe Rogan, whose unfiltered, conversational content bypassed traditional media to mobilise this demographic.

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'Sense of optimism' as PM rallies Labor, goes on attack

As politicians prepare to hit the hustings, the prime minister welcomes the start of the parliamentary year with confidence and a new attack line.

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From hate speech laws to super tax changes, what tops Labor’s agenda before heading to the polls?

Electoral reforms and a key to the Future Made in Australia plan are also high on the wish list as parliament resumes

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How two byelections could shape Labor and the Greens in Victoria

Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government

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Albanese will pitch to blue collar men with heavy warnings on Dutton’s workplace policies

Anthony Albanese has outlined his pitch to improve his and his government’s standing among men, as he insists he can hold onto majority government at the election to be held in April or May.

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Confusion over Liberal plan to cut public service

The opposition leader has vowed to slash the number of public sector workers but his frontbenchers have been more reserved, instead focusing on efficiency.

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The state poll that could shape the race for The Lodge

Conservatives are tipped to reclaim some of Australia's most affluent electorates at a state poll that will be closely observed for its federal ramifications.

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More and more tourists are being attacked by dingoes on Queensland’s K’gari. Can it be stopped?

Four people, including a toddler, have been attacked on the island in recent weeks and there’s still no plan to tackle the issue

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Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes

A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer.

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Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats

A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.

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The Greens Push For 50c Public Transport Fares Nationwide

The scheme would reportedly cost the federal government around $8.1 billion dollars over the forward estimates.

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The ‘speedo’ beats the Worm as commercial TV catches federal election fever

Seven reveals its latest psephological device as the network makes an early start on election coverage. Plus: Daily Telegraph’s tiny correction for big maths fail

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Another frontbencher to depart as election battle looms

The treasurer has paid tribute to his assistant minister for big ideas and big contributions in Labor's latest frontbench departure ahead of the election.

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Morning Mail: shock at ‘antisemitic’ plot discovery, Plibersek’s praise for doomed EPA deal, Smith’s Galle ton

Documents reveal how environmental protection plan fell apart; Jewish groups express horror after discovery of explosives in a caravan near Sydney

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NSW psychiatry patients moved to private facilities – as it happened

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Inflation data isn’t all sunshine and rainbows for Labor – as Biden and Democrats will attest

While a pre-election rate cut is widely seen as positive for incumbent governments, it doesn’t necessarily represent a path to victory in itself

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Morning Mail: where Dutton’s cost-cutting axe could fall, pushback at Trump’s grants pause, Mona Lisa to move

Analysis shows many of the public service jobs added by Labor are not actually in Canberra

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Sen. Rand Paul Opposes Confirmation Of Labor Secretary Nominee

Senator Rand Paul opposes Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination for Labor secretary, sparking debates on labor policies and workers' rights in the political lan...

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Poll gives coalition lead over Labor ahead of election

Support for the coalition remains ahead of Labor according to a weekly survey as a federal election looms.

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Dutton wants to slash thousands of government jobs in an Elon Musk-style crusade. But what’s actually on the chopping block?

Cutting the 36,000 new public servant roles created under Albanese could lead to delayed payments and affect disability services, Labor says

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Young Men Are Wildly More Keen On Peter Dutton Than Young Women, Research Finds

Young men — aka those aged 18 to 34 — are far more likely to say they prefer Peter Dutton for PM than their female counterparts. Why?

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Slow gambling shift defended after bus, train ad ban

As the push continues for a national ban on gambling advertisements, one state won't let the ads be plastered across its public transport network.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Labor takes aim at ‘nuts’ Ley speech; Colombia U-turns on US deportees; and who really took that famous Vietnam war photo?

Katy Gallagher criticises Sussan Ley’s comparison of the first fleet to Elon Musk’s SpaceX mission to Mars

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Freeway cash splash as poll pitch enters the fast lane

A battleground state is being showered with hundreds of millions of dollars in poll pledges as Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton rev up unofficial campaigns.

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Albanese records worst Newspoll ratings this term; Victorian Labor’s primary plunges

A national Newspoll, conducted January 20–24 from a sample of 1,259, gave the Coalition a 51–49 lead, a one-point gain for the Coalition since the previous Newspoll in early December. Primary votes were 39% Coalition (steady), 31% Labor (down two), 12% Greens (up one), 7% One Nation (steady) and 11%…

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