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Swimmers concerned about future management of Beresfield pool

Pool users met with Wallsend MP Sonia Hornery to discuss their concerns.

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: Greens and Coalition attack Labor after rate rise; strategic Ukraine dam destroyed; and a rare wolverine spotted

Political reactions came swiftly from all sides after the RBA raised the cash rate

The Guardian - AU

Nelmes sticks to her guns in national TV debate

If the ABC program were an audition for a career in federal politics, Nuatali Nelmes did not let the glare of a national TV audience diminish her robust debating style.

Newcastle Herald

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Roger Cook, Rita Saffioti endorsed by WA Labor as premier and deputy, with David Michael joining cabinet

Former City of Stirling councillor David Michael becomes the WA government's newest cabinet member, as Roger Cook and Rita Saffioti are formally chosen to lead the state Labor party.

ABC News

Pokies cap lowered by NT government, stops short of banning new machines in Alice Springs venues

The Northern Territory has lowered its cap on pokies to 1,659, but applications for 20 additional gaming machines at two of Iris Capital's Alice Springs venues "remain in train".

ABC News

Not enough notice of planning bill amendments: community council

More than 100 amendments to the planning bill are being debated on Tuesday.

The Canberra Times

'This will never happen': the history of high-speed rail over the decades

Various governments have floated high speed rail, but Hunter residents are sceptical.

Newcastle Herald

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Bridget McKenzie and Mark Coulton reject suggestion they ‘trespassed’ at inland rail project

Nationals pair say they were at a level crossing on a public road when they visited the rail corridor without ministerial permission

The Guardian - AU

Lord mayor in feisty exchange with Coalition MP over energy policy on Q+A

Cr Nelmes said the Coalition had not done enough on energy transition while in power. Mr O'Brien said workers should not be sold 'false promises'.

Newcastle Herald

‘Crazy’ mining industry campaign – a case of history repeating?

The mining lobby claims the changes will deny workers “the opportunity to negotiate more pay for harder work”.

The New Daily

Will Labor’s ‘same job same pay’ bill hurt more experienced workers? An expert responds

Business groups take aim at one of Anthony Albanese’s government’s signature industrial relations policies, but observers unsure their concerns are justified

The Guardian - AU

Australian universities accused of ‘entrenched non-compliance’ with workplace law over staff underpayment

Fair Work Ombudsman points to a culture where underpayment is rarely raised and there is ‘no systematic approach to reviewing claims’ if it is

The Guardian - AU

Greens say Israel is 'practising crime of apartheid' and call for boycotts of far-right figures

The Greens adopt a new party position on Palestine and Israel, saying Israel is practising the "crime of apartheid".

ABC News

A growing NSW town, a $71m unbuilt high school and the ‘absolute epitome of short-term politics’

A new school was promised in the historic NSW town of Bungendore, but three years later plans face delays and legal challenges

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The Conversation

Labor maintains large Newspoll lead, but support for Voice slumps

A federal Newspoll, conducted May 31 to June 3 from a sample of 1,549, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged from the last Newspoll, three weeks ago. Primary votes were 38% Labor (steady), 34% Coalition (steady), 12% Greens (up one), 6% One Nation (down one) and 10% for all Others…

The Conversation

Labor and the Greens don’t get along. Here’s why

Relations between a centrist Labor government feeling its way and an ascendant Greens party have become surprisingly strained of late.

The New Daily

Race tightens for Indigenous Voice to Parliament: Newspoll

Support for a referendum to enshrine an Indigenous Voice to Parliament has slumped to less than 50 per cent in the latest Newspoll.

The New Daily

Government rejects Greens olive branch, but where to on housing?

A $500-million-a-year housing future fund is stalled in the Senate amid a political stoush with the Greens.

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More than half a million Sydney rail commuters face weekend disruptions for at least a year in 'biggest ever' fix to network

Close to 4,000 repairs, upgrades and refurbishments to equipment, including tracks and signalling systems started this weekend as commuters are forced to use replacement buses.

The Guardian - AU

‘Extreme self-harm’: Queensland Labor faces internal criticism over prison system

Lack of mental health resources and basic facilities leaving inmates and workers traumatised, party member and daughter of state MP says

ABC News

Incoming WA premier Roger Cook tight-lipped on portfolios in first public appearance since Mark McGowan's retirement

Incoming WA premier Roger Cook refuses to be drawn on the potential makeup of his front bench, saying he wants to let the process take its course.

ABC News

Greens offer compromise to break Housing Australia Future Fund stalemate

The federal government's signature housing policy to establish a $10 billion future fund for social and affordable housing has been stalled for weeks. The Greens are offering a further compromise to guarantee its passage.

The Guardian - AU

Gina Rinehart named Western Australian of the Year – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Greens offer compromise on Labor’s stalled housing bill, scaling back demands

Party says they are willing to negotiate to pass housing bill through Senate, but Labor offers lukewarm response to compromise

The Guardian - AU

Palaszczuk pledges $500m for renewables as Labor sharpens pitch for 2024 state election

Premier suffered lowest approval rating on record in recent poll but message at Queensland Labor state conference was about unity

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