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Albanese trashes Taylor’s Midwinter Ball speech – as it happened

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Migration is dropping, but public concern is climbing. Why?

Net overseas migration is declining. It peaked in 2023, and as of mid-2026 it has dropped by 45%.

The Conversation

'You haven't built a roundabout': Labor senator lashes out at David Pocock

Canberra's roundabouts take a hit in feisty Senate exchange.

The Canberra Times

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Struggling Liberals seek reboot in winter of discontent

Down in the polls, Liberal leader Angus Taylor will look to reconnect with voters through a blitz of marginal seats as parliament rises for its winter break.

AAP

'Strong' support for AUKUS in Labor, as debate blocked

Cabinet minister Pat Conroy has insisted the support is there within Labor for Australia's nuclear-powered submarine deal as members break rank on the deal.

AAP

'Jellyfish babies' and the treaty Australia won't sign

A weapons treaty Labor has pledged to ratify is gathering dust as Pacific islanders anxiously watch their region getting caught up in nuclear-tipped rivalry.

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No by-elections please: AEC needs clear air for reforms

The new financial year was supposed to herald a new era of federal campaign donation disclosures and rules, but that's been delayed.

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Labor gains in three further polls; Trump’s ratings recover slightly

Three further federal polls have been released since Monday’s article, for a total of five polls since Sunday.

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Politicians and media gather for Canberra’s Midwinter Ball– as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

New ACT Greens leader puts govt on notice over years of 'poor performance'

Jo Clay is prepared to debate budget line by line.

The Canberra Times

Artists urge big tech to pay up for scraping their work

Australian artists say they are victims of copyright crime due to AI scraping their works, and are urging big tech to negotiate licensing deals.

AAP

Josh Burns says partner Georgie Purcell faces antisemitic abuse because he is Jewish, commission hears

The royal commission into antisemitism and social cohesion hears how witnesses are subjected to hate speech amplified by misogyny

The Guardian - AU

'Cultural blindspot': push to go all in on gambling fix

One million dollars are lost to pokies by residents of the most populous state every hour as calls for gambling reforms grow louder.

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Trump nominates Keith Sonderling to permanent role of labor secretary

Sonderling is filling in as acting secretary after Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced she was leaving in April

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Liberals push for 'discipline' after party rebrand call

The Liberal Party's leaders are urging members to stay on target following a frontbencher's call for an overhaul as parliament nears its winter break.

The Canberra Times

First the Kingo, now Bean: One Nation holds first branch meeting in ACT

'I know what Canberrans and what our community is like.'

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'Fear for the future': rushed laws risk corruption

As reports of ongoing CFMEU corruption in Victoria continue to surface, business groups warn new federal laws could spread cronyism across the nation.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian premier accused of ‘nonsense’ for blaming inflation amid gangland allegations over cost blowouts

Jacinta Allan resists calls for royal commission into state’s $100bn Big Build infrastructure project as pressure mounts following new reports

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Corruption claims mount as premier rejects inquiry call

A state premier is facing mounting pressure to call a royal commission into claims of corruption, nepotism and organised crime links on government projects.

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Labor bets against major changes to gambling reforms

Gambling ads will be banned during sports matches and phased out from stadiums, but further reforms aren't likely to be included in upcoming laws.

The Conversation

Two new polls show drop in support for One Nation and the Coalition

In two new polls taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address, support for One Nation and the Coalition combined is down three points to 46% in Newspoll and four points to 47% in Redbridge.

The Guardian - AU

Court rules identities of multiple survivors of Bondi attack cannot be published – as it happened

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The Canberra Times

Coalition calls out investment in APS pay bargaining

Mike Burgess gives a heartfelt farewell to outgoing Defence chief.

AAP

Hanson slides in the polls after voter 'reality check'

Latest polls showing a drop in support for One Nation and leader Pauline Hanson has been attributed to a change in mood among voters.

The Guardian - AU

Parliament has been getting frosty as winter closes in – but Labor may make one more gamble before the break

As Labor pushes on with reforms, the Coalition must decide whether to join in the parliamentary deal-making

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