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A shocking day on the stock market has stoked fears of a US recession (though Australian rate cuts could be the silver lining), and crossbenchers are mad about the government’s proposed gambling ads policy.

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NSW moves to outlaw asking tenants to pay for their own background checks on renter ‘blacklists’

Minns government announces reforms to end practice of rental property platforms soliciting payments from applicants

The Guardian - AU

Labor criticised for meetings with betting companies ahead of decision on gambling ads

Crossbenchers are furious at reports the government will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban

The Guardian - AU

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EPA deals ‘major blow’ to Woodside’s multibillion-dollar gas drilling plan at Browse basin

Scientists flagged risks to migrating whales, a beach where endangered turtles make nests and potential oil spill destroying a pristine environment

The Guardian - AU

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

A poll indicates Labor is increasingly on the nose with Victorian voters under Jacinta Allan's leadership, just over two years out from the next state election.

AAP

What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise?

The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’

The Guardian - AU

Just what exactly is a special envoy anyway?

Philip Ruddock, Barnaby Joyce and Tony Abbott have all been ‘special envoys’ in recent years. But what does the job actually involve?

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Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump in national polls for US election

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. Election analyst Nate Silver’s national poll aggregate has Democratic nominee and current vice president Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump by 45.5–44.1%, with 5.0% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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Punted: How media companies and big sport fought gambling reform — and won

Labor has taken a year to come up with regulation of gambling ads that pleases no-one. It’s a sure sign media companies remain powerful.

Crikey

Why I’m taking Vic Labor’s donation rules to the High Court

Nomi Kaltmann is part of a group of five independents who ran in the 2022 Victorian election who are now asking the High Court of Australia to declare Labor’s donation rules invalid.

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New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

AAP

Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

AAP

Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

The Queensland Labor government has rolled out its trial of 50c public transport fares just two months before the election.

AAP

Senator gives evidence at defamation trial – as it happened

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Albo puts truth-telling in doubt

Labor’s commitment to a Makarrata commission on First Nations truth-telling is on shaky ground, and the ASX is set for its worst day in two years.

Newcastle Herald

Thanks for serving the public and offering a strong voice of dissent

Letters: 'He has always kept the ratepayers informed'.

The Guardian - AU

‘A total cop-out’ if Albanese government refuses blanket ban on gambling ads, Pocock says

Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal

The Guardian - AU

Government will consider pathways for Palestinians fleeing Gaza to stay longer in Australia, Burke says

Calls for humanitarian approach offered to Afghans in 2021 and Ukrainians in 2022 to be extended to Palestinians as visitor visas expire

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Newcastle Herald

'Forensic investigation' of Neylon-Sivo letters if I am lord mayor: Kerridge

Council has not done enough to restore 'trust', says Ross Kerridge.

The Canberra Times

Labor's pokies plan 'sabotages' genuine harm reduction: Rattenbury

Labor condemns 'shameful lack of transparency'.

The Guardian - AU

Media exposure has forced the government’s hand on Centrepay. The contrast with robodebt could not be more stark

The Centrepay revelations should shock Australians – but not the government, after years of complaints about financial exploitation

The Canberra Times

Fine-wielding commissioner, price freeze in Greens' plan for renters

The party also wants to introduce a portable bond scheme.

Newcastle Herald

Ross Kerridge announces independent team for council election

The group is pitching 'change' and 'building community'.

The Guardian - AU

Fair Work nominates independent administrator to CFMEU amid criminal allegations against union

Commission proposes Mark Irving, of the Victorian bar, after allegations of criminal misconduct and bikie links against union’s construction arm

AAP

Watchdog calls for cop phone taping after false claims

The case of an former premier's son who falsified details of a phone call has led a police watchdog to recommend better technology in stations.

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