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Political players jostle as Labor unveils consultation draft of gas and coal price cap bill

Labor's power price relief bill to parliament

Newcastle Herald

Two new women in McGowan's WA cabinet

First-term West Australian state MP Jackie Jarvis is one of two women promoted by the Labor caucus into Mark McGowan's new-look cabinet.

AAP

As 2022 comes to a close, Australians can enjoy a reprieve from the algorithms of fear and outrage

Let’s take this calmer mindset into 2023, where we will be invited to embark on a journey to anchor our nation to this ancient land

The Guardian - AU

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Next year's bus timetable reveals service cuts in Canberra

The opposition said the cuts were a slap in the face to public transport users.

The Canberra Times

NSW Labor call for power bills relief

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns is calling for parliament to reconvene to curb soaring power bills as social service groups urge more relief for consumers.

AAP

Hopes for a pot of gold in renewed rainbow crossing proposal

A Labor motion to Tuesday's council meeting calls for council to investigate a rainbow crossing to coincide with WorldPride or Newcastle Pride.

Newcastle Herald

'Complete elation' greeted Plibersek's big plans to protect nature - but hurdles litter the path

Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek has announced a much-anticipated overhaul of Australia’s national environment law. The plan is rich with welcome new policies – but the path to change is littered with hurdles.

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Coal and gas price cap is a political stunt

Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb).

Newcastle Herald

No compo for fossil fuel firms: Greens

As the coalition flags it has an open mind on whether to support the government's energy price relief, the Greens have set out their negotiating position.

AAP

Essential poll: three-quarters of voters believe cost-of-living crisis will worsen but majority give Albanese thumbs up

More than 60% also say they support the Indigenous voice to parliament, with the Liberal party at risk of alienating younger voters if it backs the Nationals’ position

The Guardian - AU

One Nation on track to have its first MP in Victorian parliament

Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell expected to enter upper house, where Labor needs six crossbench votes to pass legislation

The Guardian - AU

National Gallery of Australia chair projects $265 million shortfall over 10 years, jobs could go

The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) may have to cut up to half its staff if the national institution's funding isn't increased by June of next year, independent senator David Pocock says.

ABC News

Energy users and ex-ACCC boss praise government for staring down ‘bullies of the gas industry’

Industry argues capping gas at $12 a gigajoule risks future investment but experts say price is top end of range forecast before invasion of Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

NSW move to ban rental bidding needs to stop unsolicited offers, tenants groups say

Under regulations coming into effect on Saturday, agents are barred from asking tenants to offer higher rents

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Afternoon Update: Greens condemn possible fossil fuel compensation; PCRs to require referral; and an ultramarathon at 70

Albanese government faces hurdle as it tries to win support for energy plan

The Guardian - AU

Crossbencher Fiona Patten concedes Victorian upper house seat to former Labor MP Adem Somyurek

Reason party leader says she is in an unwinnable position against Democratic Labour’s candidate

AAP

Victorian MP Fiona Patten concedes defeat

High-profile Victorian cross bencher Fiona Patten has lost her upper house seat, after eight years in parliament.

ABC News

Reason Party leader Fiona Patten concedes defeat in Victorian election after eight years in upper house

Reason Party leader Fiona Patten thanks supporters as she concedes defeat in her bid to retain an upper house seat. Former Labor MP Adem Somyurek is likely to win a seat after switching to the Democratic Labour Party.

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Energy relief bill to face contest in parliament, Albanese confident it will be passed

Anthony Albanese is "very confident" his government's energy relief package will pass parliament with the support of all major parties on Thursday, despite the Greens flagging they will oppose sections of the bill.

ABC News

Rental bidding to be banned in NSW as both major parties commit ahead of state election

The NSW Liberal and Labor parties say the secret auction that takes place during the rental application process will be banned, as the state election nears.

AAP

NSW govt to make rental auctions 'illegal'

Regulations are being introduced in NSW to prevent real estate agents from encouraging bidding wars between prospective renters to secure a lease on a home.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s proposal to fix broken environmental protection system comes with big question marks

To succeed, the EPA will need to be truly independent and be given funding and powers to enforce the law across Australia

Newcastle Herald

Former Labor politician John Price determined to preserve memory of Hunter's great shipbuilding heritage

Price has been obsessed for the past four years researching Newcastle's shipyards.

ABC News

Brisbane council ethics committee stalled with no complaints decided in 18 months

A Brisbane City Council ethics committee set up under state legislation in 2020 has only sat three times, with political divisions creating problems, according to councillors.

The Canberra Times

Former MLA grateful to help in planting the seed of voluntary assisted dying laws

The former Labor MLA, now 80 and living near Newcastle, was thrilled to see the Restoring Territory Rights Bill passed

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