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Federal surplus to rocket past earlier forecasts

The slender surplus forecast in the May budget is likely to be much more convincing as foreshadowed by new government data.

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Barnaby Joyce and Keith Pitt oppose total ban of online gambling ads

National party MPs argue it is a ‘legitimate industry’ and that it should be ‘managed appropriately’ to avoid commercial stations suffering

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: ICAC shows it has the power to break public figures, but doesn't escape criticism itself

If then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison had had his way, Gladys Berejiklian would have run for the Sydney seat of Warringah, held by independent Zali Steggall, at last year’s election.

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Rules should be tightened to stop ‘unjustifiably partisan’ grants programs such as car park rorts, review finds

Audit committee calls for crackdown on politicised funding schemes following controversy over urban congestion and building better regions funds

The Guardian - AU

Gladys Berejiklian was not simply brought low by a bad boyfriend. She has been found to have acted corruptly

Berejiklian was a seasoned politician, who should have been familiar with her obligations as a public figure

The Guardian - AU

Pools decision remains with CEO after rescission motion rejected

Cr Callum Pull said it was 'a shame' the matter was not debated publicly.

Newcastle Herald

Australia risks failing on renewable energy – but two steps could help fix that

Relying on Australia’s natural solar and wind advantage won’t be enough to drive the rapid change that’s needed

The Guardian - AU

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Australia’s gambling ads ban should be fast-tracked, crossbenchers say

Greens and independents want timeframe shortened while TV and wagering industries call for proposal to be watered down

The Guardian - AU

'Gutless': Labor pools war escalates between MP and councillors

The long-running dispute has reached boiling point.

Newcastle Herald

'Silly vanity projects': Sonia Hornery slams council over spending priorities as Labor feud escalates

Ms Hornery has questioned whether the council still wants to upgrade Minmi Road.

Newcastle Herald

Treasurer 'shocked, dismayed' by NSW fat cat blowout

An extra senior executive was added to the NSW government's public payroll every day last year, leaving Labor Treasurer Daniel Mookhey gobsmacked.

AAP

Ads for online gambling should be banned in Australia within three years, inquiry recommends

Plan gives broadcasters time to find alternatives while preventing ‘another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm’, Labor MP says

The Guardian - AU

Five-year terms may give politicians the time to lead the way

'It makes lots of sense'

Newcastle Herald

PwC walks back report used to claim Australia’s nature repair market could be worth $137bn

Report cited by environment minister in support of offset bill criticised for inflated figures

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This year's surplus will be bigger than the $4.2 billion projected at budget time: Chalmers

The surplus for the financial year that ends Friday will be larger than the $4.2 billion forecast in the budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers will say on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

Lawyer X scandal: special investigator’s office closes with chances of prosecution ‘effectively nil’

Head of OSI argued any further work would be a ‘waste of time’ but Victorian attorney general says decision to lay charges rests with the DPP

AAP

Albanese hits campaign trail ahead of by-election

Voters in the federal seat of Fadden have 13 candidates to choose from, including a councillor, a health educator and an Aboriginal community worker.

The Guardian - AU

Labor is dealing with changing demographics. Can it provide what voters want?

The Greens are siding with the kids while portraying the Albanese government as the grumpy parent

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Newcastle Herald

Appeal for endometriosis and pelvic pain clinic in Newcastle

'Newcastle would be a perfect fit for a clinic.'

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese’s approval rating falls to lowest level since election, Guardian Essential poll shows

More than two-thirds of voters think Labor isn’t doing enough to ensure ‘affordable and secure rentals’

The Guardian - AU

I remain undecided on the Indigenous voice to parliament. And I’m exhausted

As an Arrernte woman, I feel stuck with a choice between systems I do not trust and the fear of giving in to rabid racists

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: China downplays Russia turmoil; Taylor Swift presale hiccup; and rain coming to eastern Australia

Officials in Beijing have described aborted rebellion by Wagner group as Moscow’s ‘internal affairs’

The Conversation

Vale Simon Crean: a true believer in the Labor Party

On reflection, Simon Crean was probably the first domino to fall in a certain madness that seized Labor during the Howard era and presaged a decade of turmoil that only settled down under Bill Shorten’s leadership (2013-19).

The Guardian - AU

PwC to publicly name all staff involved in tax scandal, inquiry told

CEO Kristin Stubbins says once internal investigation is complete there will be ‘appropriate accountability’ for those found to have acted inappropriately

The Conversation

Support for the Voice to Parliament slumps in Newspoll, along with Albanese's ratings

In this week’s federal Newspoll, conducted with a longer-than-usual fieldwork period (June 16–24) from a larger-than-usual sample of 2,303 people, the “no” vote to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament took the lead by 47–43%, reversing a “yes” lead of 46–43% three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger.

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