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'Back to basics': Our Newcastle independents pledge a fresh start for council

Kerridge's Our Newcastle independents make bid for council seats.

Newcastle Herald

Harris’ lead dips in national US polls and it’s very close in the key states

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. In analyst Nate Silver’s aggregate of national polls, Democrat Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump by 48.7–46.2. In my previous US politics article on August 30, Harris led Trump by 48.8–45.0.

The Conversation

Labor promises free public transport, but just for one day of the week

The three major parties are all offering free rides, to select groups.

The Canberra Times

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Economic woes to cast shadow as parliament returns

Labor is bracing for an attack on its economic management after the latest figures laid bare the hip pocket pain being felt across Australian households.

AAP

Queensland premier wedged as casino operator falters

Steven Miles has worked hard to persuade voters that he is on their side but Star turmoil might force him to reveal his hand

The Guardian - AU

Julia Gillard urges Labor to retain 50% female target, warning women still at risk of being dragged back

Australia’s only female prime minister marks 30th anniversary of ALP’s affirmative action rule by advocating for its adoption across federal parliament

The Guardian - AU

Get a VPN and delete your cookies, Australia’s privacy laws are still lagging behind

A privacy reform bill is being introduced this week but advocates fear industry lobbying has dumped some changes in the too-hard basket

The Guardian - AU

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Tanya Plibersek accuses Peter Dutton of intent to ignore Indigenous heritage for mining projects

Environment minister lambasts opposition leader over vow to overturn her rejection of tailings dam at McPhillamys goldmine

The Guardian - AU

Cane promise 'breathes life' into embattled mill, town

Far north Queensland cane farmers are breathing a tentative sigh of relief after the Liberal National Party made an election commitment for a struggling mill.

AAP

Treasurer backs inflation target, despite rates risk

Jim Chalmers has acknowledged there's tension between fiscal and monetary policy, but argues the government and the central bank have the same objective.

AAP

David Pocock calls for election ban on AI deepfakes with fake videos of Albanese and Dutton

Spokesperson says government ‘considering the advice’ of Australian Electoral Commission on regulating AI use

The Guardian - AU

For a little bit there, I dared to hope. But Dylan Voller’s plea shows that nothing has been learned from Don Dale

The former child prisoner’s photo should have served as a stark warning when it first hit the public. Instead the NT is falling over itself to repeat these abuses

The Guardian - AU

'Cast of thousands' headlined Reynolds defamation trial

Prime ministers, TV hosts, journalists, MPs and staffers were among the who's who of mentions and witnesses in the Linda Reynolds defamation trial.

AAP

Independents call for ban on political donations linked to gambling industry

It follows a heated debate between Labor and the Greens.

The Canberra Times

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Newcastle Herald

'Ashamed, sad, disgusted': This is not what I joined the Labor party for

Labor abandoned Newcastle members over bullying claims, so I quit

Newcastle Herald

Changing of the guard: meet the Lake Macquarie mayoral candidates

The city will have a new mayor for the first time in two terms.

The Guardian - AU

Justine Davis talked about keeping people out of prison – and still won a ‘tough on crime’ NT election

Independent in Darwin’s north says ‘if you spend time listening and talking’, people begin to think differently about law and order – and locking up children

The Conversation

View from The Hill: What if Bill Shorten had become PM in 2019?

Politics is full of “what ifs?” As Bill Shorten prepares to exit parliament early next year, and Anthony Albanese may be on the path to a minority government, the question invites itself: what if Shorten had won the 2019 election?

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AAP

NSW's lauded cashless gaming trial has just 32 users

A 'really good picture' is being painted by a small trial charting the path forward for one of the world's largest pokies jurisdictions, a minister insists.

Newcastle Herald

'Stood up and fought hard': lord mayor states case for re-election at campaign launch

Labor heavyweights turn out for Newcastle campaign launch.

AAP

Labor's future made plan could already be history

The federal government's $22 billion Future Made in Australia plan is 'flawed' and a way to entrench unions in manufacturing, the coalition says.

The Guardian - AU

Independent targeting western Sydney seat says he ‘supports Palestine resistance’ after Facebook controversy

Peter Dutton says Labor shouldn’t do preference deal with Dr Ziad Basyouny after it was reported he shared post celebrating 7 October Hamas attacks

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese’s plan to tackle DV, Virgin’s cabin crew surveillance, Socceroos shocker

The prime minister will propose a raft of measures to address crisis of family violence; airline sacked a crew member after monitoring hotel CCTV

The Canberra Times

'A natural fit': How Burch's old career set her up well to be speaker

The Labor MLA is not recontesting her seat in the election.

The Canberra Times

Labor drops plans for tougher cuts to pokies as stoush hits 'lowest point'

But Greens say they would have backed the change despite arguments.

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