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Bob has no idea where he will be living in six weeks as Sydney's rental crisis hits hard

Bob Davis is being evicted from his Sydney rental home of 30 years and doesn't like his chances of finding something else in the city's white-hot market. Housing policy has become a battleground ahead of the state election.

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Labor's lead narrows a month out from NSW election

With less than a month to go until the NSW state election, a new poll shows the gap between Labor and the 12-year-old coalition government is tightening.

AAP

Liberal Senator’s about-face on super as explosion in tax dodging revealed

Political stoush over super tax turns nasty as latest figures show use of retirement funds by wealthy investors dodging tax has exploded.

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NSW Labor unveils election plan for Metro lines, but stops short of committing to Coalition's pledge

New South Wales Labor says it will prioritise Metro links in north-west and south-west Sydney if elected, but won't guarantee other projects announced by the Coalition.

ABC News

First home buyers in property tax battle

Owners can only hold two properties at any given time, but the scheme won't cover a third home.

Newcastle Herald

Safeguard a 'once in a decade' chance to cut emissions

The Albanese government won't consider bans on new coal projects in return for the Greens' support for its climate policy targeted at big emitters.

AAP

Labor defends potential superannuation changes that Coalition says would break election commitments

A bitter war of words is continuing between the federal government and the opposition as Labor continues to float winding back tax breaks on the nation's highest superannuation balances.

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Treasurer says super caps a 'tweak', not major reform

Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the fundamentals of super will remain untouched and his floated changes to tax breaks on large balances are not controversial.

AAP

Perrottet pledges to overhaul 'terrible' stamp duty

The Perrottet government will expand their stamp duty reform if successful at the upcoming election, as Labor promises new western Sydney transport links.

AAP

The women hoping to be voted into lower house at NSW election

Kellie Sloane insists she is venturing into New South Wales politics, which has a lower house known as the bear pit, with her eyes wide open. She's one of a number of women hoping to make their mark at the upcoming election.

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Why scammers who stole billions in unemployment benefits may get away with fraud

WASHINGTON — Just a small percentage of the at least $60 billion in unemployment payments estimated to be lost to fraud during the pandemic has been recovered, and time is running out to prosecute those who committed the crime.

Los Angeles Times

Election Diary: Libs miss the jump in once-fertile Hunter turf

Newcastle Herald political reporter Michael Parris casts his eye over the NSW election campaign in the Hunter.

Newcastle Herald

NSW Labor attacked over 'seven year' energy policy

The NSW coalition has lashed Labor over its "train wreck" energy policy after leader Chris Minns said his plan could take seven years to deliver bill relief.

AAP

Powerpoint and politics: inside Queensland Labor’s shock decision to lock up children for breaching bail

Government claims a bipartisan approach to respond to community concerns, but experts warn of increased pressure on the buckling youth detention system

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Former Labor MP for Monaro Steve Whan seeking candidacy for seat in NSW election

Steve Whan was Labor's sitting member for Monaro for eight years and is hoping to make a comeback in the upcoming NSW election. The former politician is seeking pre-selection and says he still has "plenty of fire in the belly".

The Canberra Times

Albanese finds love in the air at Kiama

"He paid with cash and that was a bit surprising from the prime minister."

Al Jazeera

Refugees on Australian detention island sew lips shut in protest

Mohammad Shofiqul Islam and Mohammad Kaium have been held on the remote Pacific island of Nauru for nearly 10 years.

Newcastle Herald

Labor papers over Dan Andrews pledge

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Building sector urges cross-party housing plan support

As the coalition prepares to oppose Labor's multi-billion dollar housing fund, the building sector says it's a sensible reform that needs support.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: inflation linked to company profits, Ukraine one year on, Australia reach T20 final

A thinktank dismisses the idea rising wages causes price spiral; Australia sends drones to Kyiv in show of support; women claim thrilling T20 semi win

AAP

NSW Labor to ban dangerous benchtops if it wins poll

As the NSW coalition government spruiks its plan for a supply chain commissioner, Labor has promised to ban manufactured stone with high silica concentrations.

The Guardian - AU

‘Re-election vanity project’: Sussan Ley derides Anthony Albanese’s voice referendum campaign

Deputy Liberal leader claims PM ‘would rather see the Liberal party say no and this referendum fail’ than a yes vote prevail

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s high-speed rail should be rolled out in small stages with Sydney to Canberra first, experts say

Exclusive: Progressive upgrades of existing sections will pave the way for a proper link between major cities, lobby group says

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor to join Dylan Alcott in public sector disability jobs drive if elected

Exclusive: Chris Minns will commit to target of 5.6% of public sector jobs held by people with disability through deal with former Australian of the year

The Guardian - AU

Superannuation should not be used for cosmetic surgery, Stephen Jones says

Australia’s assistant treasurer warns using loopholes to ‘game the system’ risks ruining early funds release for those who need it

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