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Australia’s gambling addiction: can politics finally stop the money wheel turning?

The $25bn lost on gambling annually comes mostly from those who can least afford it, but repeated attempts at policy reform have foundered. In the first part of a new series we ask why, and whether that may be about to change

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Australia could free a third of its prisoners with little risk to community, new research finds

Exclusive: Study says reduced incarceration of non-violent offenders can deliver savings to taxpayers and get more people into work

The Guardian - AU

Victoria election launch shows Labor’s strategy is all about a return to (70s-style) power

Analysis: At first glance, the choice of Sing It Back for Daniel Andrews’ campaign launch was odd – but it soon made sense

The Guardian - AU

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Victoria’s upper house voting system lets parties ignore your preferences. But there’s a simple fix

To do away with deals made under group voting tickets, you’ll need to venture below the line …

The Guardian - AU

Albanese and Biden discuss climate action and Aukus pact ahead of G20 summit

In a 40-minute meeting, the prime minister also invited the US president to address federal parliament next year during meeting of the Quad

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberal and Labor parties sharpen state election pitches ahead of early voting

The Liberal Party urges Victorians to vote for change and a ceiling on the state's debt on November 26, as Labor vows to forge ahead with a major shake-up of the state's energy network if it wins a third term.

ABC News

Power bill relief all round as major parties launch Victorian election campaigns

Labor promised Victorians another $250 cash handout, while the Coalition pledged to quarantine gas supplies

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Albanese meeting with Chinese premier heralds potential thaw in diplomatic freeze

Meeting with Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, is first between leaders of Australia and China since 2019

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New Guy but Vic coalition face same woes

In his second tilt to become alternative premier, Matthew Guy is selling a more compelling election narrative but has been hamstrung by scandal and division.

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Greg Piper's Port deed extinguishment Bill is an extraordinary development but a commercial settlement is the only answer

Newcastle container terminal needs Botany's support to work

Newcastle Herald

Samantha Ratnam, the march of the Greens and the unfulfilled promise of the ‘most progressive government’ ever

The Victorian Greens are in a stronger position than they were four years ago, with a leader used to being in political battles

The Guardian - AU

Victoria's major parties launch campaigns

Victoria's major parties are outlining their vision for the state at campaign launches, ahead of early voting opening on Monday.

AAP

Wong outlines plans on China relations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.

AAP

Anthony Albanese signals to China that Australia is open for dialogue without ‘preconditions’

Australian prime minister says it ‘would be positive’ if he and Xi Jinping met at Asean summit

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Dan Andrews Has Promised Free Period Products In Public Places If Labor Wins The Vic Election

Can we make that federal, please?

Newcastle Herald

Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

"I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."

ABC News

Victorian opposition pledges $2.4 billion to upgrade Melbourne's Alfred Hospital

The Liberals and Nationals announce a major rebuild of Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, while Labor promises to install hundreds of vending machines to distribute free sanitary products.

AAP

Andrews redefined by crises-plagued term

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has Labor in the box seat to win a third consecutive state election come November 26 despite a string of crises.

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Greg Piper has given Port of Newcastle its political fix; now it's time for commercial realities

Port decks cleared but a long road yet

ABC News

What's in Victoria's state election campaign for schools, teachers and education?

Both sides are spruiking some big-ticket pledges on education. But teachers say whoever wins government on November 26 needs to urgently tackle the burnout fuelling a growing teacher shortage across the state.

ABC News

Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns

There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia.

Newcastle Herald

Dan Repacholi says 'no mining tax' but Anthony Albanese refers to 'extraordinary profits'

Labor looks to lift tax from coal, gas sectors

The Guardian - AU

Jacqui Lambie’s instinct is to blow the IR debate up while David Pocock is all ears – that’s why he is the kingmaker

Lambie has been quick to judge the workplace bill as a union power-grab but Pocock is accumulating ideas around his proposal to split the legislation

The Guardian - AU

In the battle for Melbourne’s Bayside, can fired-up independents snatch seats?

Razor-thin margins put Brighton, Caulfield and Sandringham within striking distance this Victorian election – but the major parties remain quietly confident

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s progressive forces show signs of fracturing – and a test on free and fair elections looms

I suspect Australians don’t want to be spectators in an electoral arms race where wealthy individuals exercise oversized influence in our democracy

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