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Monaro candidates divided over much-needed Bungendore project

The Bungendore high school site is an issue which has deeply divided the fast-growing country town just outside Canberra.

The Canberra Times

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor defence spokesman Brendan O'Connor on China and Ukraine

Ahead of the election, Scott Morrison is trying to wedge Labor on national security generally and China in particular.

The Conversation

Labor reveals text message saying NSW transport minister was ‘briefed’ on rail shutdown

David Elliott says he went to bed before a decision was made to cancel all Sydney train services, as government withdraws Fair Work case

The Guardian - AU

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Morrison's ratings slump in Resolve and Essential polls; Liberals set to retain Willoughby

A Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted February 15-20 from a sample of 1,604, gave Labor 35% of the primary vote (steady since January), the Coalition 33% (down one), the Greens 10% (down one), One Nation 3% (steady), independents 10% (down one) and others 9% (up three).

The Conversation

NSW Labor leader explains free China trip

The NSW opposition leader has been forced to explain a free trip to China seven years ago, saying much has changed on the political landscape since then.

AAP

Scott Morrison’s China gambit is a Hail Mary from a flailing leader trying to galvanise fear

The majority of Australians support a position which is the polar opposite to the government’s current tub-thumping on national security

The Guardian - AU

SA Labor pledges 300 more nurses

Labor continues to focus on health promises in the South Australian election campaign with the Liberals looking to trade and tourism initiatives.

AAP

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'Lower temp' on security politics: Bishop

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has called for the temperature to be lowered in national security politics, saying it's not in Australia's interest.

AAP

Union calls on PM to apologise for strike comments; 34 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

NSW government drops case against rail workers’ union; Australia closes embassy in Lviv, Ukraine. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Paul Bongiorno: Hardball politics exposes a defenceless scare campaign

Scott Morrison’s ramping up of a scare campaign has shone a laser-like focus on how defenceless Australia is against any military threat China might pose.

The New Daily

More voters trust Labor than Coalition to manage Australia-China relationship, poll suggests

Scott Morrison bowled up a scare campaign on national security but latest Guardian Essential poll suggests it is not working

The Guardian - AU

‘A green light to be racist’: Experts slam the government’s China scare campaign

Experts say Scott Morrison's repeated anti-China rhetoric directed at Anthony Albanese could have serious consequences for Asian Australians.

The New Daily

South Australians looking online for information on how to vote early in election targeted by major party

South Australians searching the web for a way to cast an early vote in the state election are once again being targeted by a major party, but they might not realise it.

ABC News

Liberals concede Bega defeat to Labor

Liberal candidate for the NSW state seat of Bega Fiona Kotvojs has conceded defeat to her Labor opponent following a by-election.

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Liberals candidate Fiona Kotvojs concedes defeat in Bega state by-election

It's been more than a week since Labor claimed a historic victory in Bega, but Liberals candidate Fiona Kotvojs has finally conceded defeat.

AAP

Health and tax cuts in focus for SA poll

Premier Steven Marshall has offered tax breaks for trainees and apprentices as Labor continues its focus on health in the South Australian election campaign.

The Guardian - AU

Perrottet urged to work with union over NSW train dispute – as it happened

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ABC News

Victorian sports minister says collaboration with Tasmania on Commonwealth Games unlikely

The Tasmanian government had hoped the state could join forces with greater Victoria to stage the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but Victoria's sports minister says that is unlikely.

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Tasmania the centre of pre-election blitz

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese will spend time campaigning in crucial electorates in Tasmania, ahead of an expected May election.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israeli MP Cites Progress in Prisoner Swap with Hamas

Israeli Labor MP Emilie Moatti revealed on Saturday progress in the indirect talks with the Hamas Movement over the return of Israeli civilians and remains of Israeli soldiers being held by the Palestinian group. “There is progress on the issue of the prisoners and missing persons,” Moatti said without elaborating.…

ABC News

Labor leader Peter Malinauskas announces plan to 'fix the ramping crisis' during campaign launch at Adelaide Oval

Premier Steven Marshall criticises Labor leader Peter Malinauskas's health care plans, while Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce visits Adelaide for the SA Nationals campaign launch.

ABC News

All political parties should heed ASIO warnings about weaponising national security, James Paterson says

The chair of parliament's intelligence committee, James Paterson, says all MPs should heed the head of ASIO's warnings against weaponising national security and intelligence matters.

The Guardian - AU

Australian parliament security chair rebukes Peter Dutton and others for referencing classified material

Liberal senator James Paterson says politicians should heed Asio warning after parliament brawls over national security

ABC News

WorkSafe Victoria investigating Kaushaliya Vaghela's Labor bullying claims

WorkSafe Victoria confirms it is investigating bullying claims levelled at the office of Premier Daniel Andrews by outgoing MP Kaushaliya Vaghela.

AAP

Labor promises $200m for NT road projects

Federal Labor has promised $200 million in funding for road projects in the Northern Territory should it win the election due in May.

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