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Albanese has threaded a needle between the US and China. Now he needs to do the same on Israel-Hamas at home

Australia is not a player in Middle East politics – but the domestic fallout from the conflict has significant implications for social cohesion

The Guardian - AU

‘Red-hot anger’: Why Labor is on a ‘tightrope’ over its response to the Israel-Hamas war

Calls for ALP to support a ceasefire grow as rank and file members quit and migrant communities in heartland seats threaten to turn away

The Guardian - AU

Rupert Murdoch eases into retirement as Lachlan takes up baton of ‘philosophical integrity’

News Corp’s new chair praises coverage of Indigenous voice referendum and rallies troops against Labor’s proposed misinformation laws. Plus: ABC boss addresses Gaza coverage

The Guardian - AU

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Labor government's Murray Darling plan lacks support

A Senate committee has released a report into the government's new Murray-Darling Basin plan to recover 450 gigalitres of water, but the Greens are dissenting.

AAP

Stressed police, paramedics could get better protection

First responders including police and paramedics could soon receive easier access to compensation after major workplace changes cleared a key hurdle.

AAP

NSW dumps $2m ‘wellbeing’ survey that asked if immigrants were taking Australian jobs

Exclusive: Commissioned during the previous Coalition government, the study polled residents about government services as well as immigration and multiculturalism

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: When Labor states don't dance to the Albanese government's tune

It’s helpful for the Albanese government to have all mainland states in Labor hands – but only up to a point.

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Which NSW drivers to get $60 toll cap still shrouded

It is still unclear whether a $60 weekly cap to help Australia's most heavily tolled drivers will apply per e-tag or per tolling account.

AAP

Labor facing showdown with Pocock and Lambie after Senate passes industrial relations bills

Tony Burke refuses to guarantee house vote on separate bills in move Pocock calls ‘extraordinary’

The Guardian - AU

Sydney mayor suspended after corruption finding

City of Canada Bay mayor Angelo Tsirekas has been suspended by the local government minister after an integrity commission found he engaged in corrupt conduct.

AAP

Urgent steps needed as infinite detention ruled illegal

A High Court decision ruling indefinite detention illegal has led to calls for an urgent review of the cases of stateless people held in detention.

AAP

Senate votes to fast-track worker safety reforms before Christmas

The Senate has passed four non-controversial reforms from Labor's IR package.

The Canberra Times

Easier PTSD compensation, worker protection step closer

First responders with post-traumatic stress disorder and workers facing domestic violence may soon have greater protections, with laws closer to passing.

AAP

Hobart stadium bid kicks on to next stage of assessment

A $715 million stadium project for Hobart's waterfront will be assessed by the state planning commission after legislation passed parliament.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Former climate minister Greg Combet on Australia's mission to reach net-zero

As climate minister in the former Labor government, Greg Combet has endured the rigours of the “climate wars”. He oversaw the highly contentious move to put a price on carbon, which ultimately came to grief under the Abbott government.

Newcastle Herald

Locals urged to prepare as Hunter heads into potentially deadly summer

The Hunter faces a heightened risk of heatwaves, fires and floods.

The Guardian - AU

Labor bid to raise the status of teachers must be backed by better working conditions, experts say

Plateauing salary structures and high workloads cited as two key reasons teachers may be driven from the profession

AAP

Queensland youth crime reform inquiry now 'unavoidable'

A victims of youth crime advocacy group says a royal commission into justice reform in Queensland appears inevitable after "decades of poor management".

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The Guardian - AU

Almost 200 asylum seekers returned by Albanese government since May 2022

Seven vessels have been turned back or returned to their place of origin as Labor quietly continues Coalition policy of Operation Sovereign Borders

The Guardian - AU

Big four consultancy firm partners could be banned from being on board of regulator after PwC scandal

Greens say Labor has agreed to stop senior executives or partners at firms from becoming board members of Tax Practitioners Board

The Guardian - AU

Scrap stage-three tax cuts to fight inflation rather than cut infrastructure funding, Queensland says

Deputy premier Steven Miles says it’s ‘too late’ to cancel projects and any effect on demand is likely to be years away

AAP

Fresh staffing scandal linked to NSW transport minister

The office of NSW Minister for Transport Jo Haylen unlawfully directed a department to appoint a specific person to a new position, the opposition says.

The Guardian - AU

Majority of Australians struggling financially, Essential poll finds

Almost a quarter of households say interest rate rises are having a ‘very negative’ impact, as the RBA considers a 13th rate rise this cycle

The Guardian - AU

Albanese and Wong evoke Whitlam in bid to defrost China relations

Labor duo shrug off Arctic weather in Beijing to use re-enactment of their hero’s famous 1973 photo op to plot a new course out of the cold

The Guardian - AU

Greens’ proposal to slap Brisbane landlords who hike rents with big tax bills faces backlash

Policy touted by Greens as effective rent freeze criticised by economists, real estate body and political opponents

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