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Sydney-Newcastle high-speed rail plan looks like it’s been shunted aside

Reports the NSW government will dump plans for a fast train from Sydney to Newcastle haven't exactly been denied by Premier Perrottet.

The New Daily

Tasmanian Liberal John Tucker accepts apology from Labor after being mocked for speech stumble

A Liberal politician who stumbled while asking a question in parliament was heckled by Tasmania's Labor leader, who joked "an edu-ma-cation's a good start" — a barb she has since apologised for after learning he has "a bit of a speech impediment".

ABC News

Dominic Perrottet’s surprise ‘occasional’ vaping revelation

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet has made a surprising admission about his use of a controversial controlled substance.

The New Daily

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Greens in fresh push for Murdoch media inquiry

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young will introduce legislation to establish a federal commission of inquiry into Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.

The New Daily

The Australian finds super ‘victims’ among Sydney’s well-heeled – or is it satire?

The paper has a case study of the pain to be inflicted by Labor’s higher tax rate on superannuation above $3m, but so does the Shovel. Plus: the ABC’s Mardi Gras ‘indulgence’

The Guardian - AU

No real estate agents fined for breaking NSW rent bidding rules, despite hundreds of warnings

Fair Trading says it is taking ‘an educative approach’ to new laws and planning for future audits and enforcement action

The Guardian - AU

Does Labor plan to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects?

The Coalition says Labor plans to use your super as a 'piggy bank' to fund its pet projects. What are the facts?

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Retreat on Sydney to Newcastle high-speed rail 'a joke'

Key Hunter lobby groups have called on the NSW government to clarify whether it has abandoned its plans for fast rail between Newcastle and Sydney.

Newcastle Herald

NAB bank head backs in Labor superannuation plan

Labor has received support for its superannuation plan from an interesting quarter - the chief executive of NAB.

AAP

NSW Labor vows to repair roads with funds diverted from Great Western Highway tunnel project

The party promises to reallocate money from the controversial Great Western Highway upgrade to spend on roads across western Sydney and regional NSW if it wins this month's state election.

ABC News

Aussie live sheep export trade on the chopping block

The Labor government is pushing ahead with its election promise to phase out the live sheep export trade by setting up a panel to work out how to proceed.

The New Daily

'We paid jobless too much during COVID': NSW minister

Newcastle MP and Labor's skills spokesman Tim Crakanthorp said the minister failed to acknowledge his government's "systemic dismantling" of the TAFE system.

Newcastle Herald

‘We paid jobless too much during COVID’: NSW minister

The NSW hospitality minister has linked higher unemployment payments during the pandemic to the state's current skills shortage, drawing Labor criticism.

The New Daily

Sheep exporters 'disgusted' by push to ban live trade

Farmers WA says the federal government should review its promise to ban live sheep exports by sea, branding it a "dumb" commitment that will impact 3000 people.

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Former RSPCA boss to advise government on when, how to end $85 million live sheep trade

A former animal rights campaigner, retired Labor MP and a Western Australian farmer will advise the federal government about how to shut down the export of live sheep, as farmers appeal the ban.

Tribune News Service

Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill

WASHINGTON — House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could further imperil passage of an already difficult bill.

The Guardian - AU

David Pocock wants urgent action on carbon credits before vote on key climate policy

Crossbench senator’s support is crucial if government is to introduce planned revamp of safeguard mechanism

Roll Call

Earmark ban another wrinkle for labor, health, education bill - Roll Call

House Republicans’ new restrictions on earmarks in the Labor-HHS-Education spending bill could imperil passage of an already difficult bill.

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AAP

Showman barbs, carrots for business in treasurer debate

The men vying to be the next NSW treasurer have promised to ease financial strain on businesses, while clashing over public services wages and workers comp.

ABC News

NT Labor candidate Manuel Brown says fatal crash that led to conviction of driving without due care was 'a tragic accident'

The Labor candidate for the Arafura by-election, Manuel Brown, has responded to revelations that he was convicted of driving without due care over a fatal crash in Katherine in 2009.

The New Daily

Libs fight super tax despite ‘little sympathy’ for rich

The opposition will fight changes to super taxes for multimillionaires, despite admitting there is little public sympathy for the wealthy.

The New Daily

Labor tipped for NSW election victory as leaders go head to head

The NSW premier and Opposition leader will go toe-to-toe in a debate on issues critical to Western Sydney, as the state's election draws closer.

ABC News

NSW Liberal MP Lee Evans fronts voters in Heathcote where boundary changes put Labor ahead on paper

Against a literal Labor wall of fame, Liberal MP Lee Evans addresses voters in the seat of Heathcote, where electoral boundary changes have given the opposition an estimated margin of 1.7 per cent.

Tribune News Service

Senate clears resolution to nullify rule forcing climate considerations in investing; Biden plans veto

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday cleared a resolution that would disapprove of a Labor Department rule allowing retirement plans to consider climate factors in their investment decisions, setting the stage for the first veto of President Joe Biden’s presidency.

The Guardian - AU

Superannuation on paid parental leave still ‘on the table’ for May budget, Katy Gallagher says

Minister for finance says she would ‘like to do it now’ but concedes pressures on the budget are intensifying

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