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Federal Labor walks back its light rail pledge for Woden link

Anthony Albanese has scrapped a major ACT funding commitment which his predecessor Bill Shorten took to the 2019 election.

The Canberra Times · May 11, 2022

Election war of words rages over wages

The war over wages growth continues as workers struggle to keep up with the cost of living and real wages fall after a two-decade-high spike in inflation.

AAP · May 11, 2022

‘Almost impossible to get bulk billed’: patients avoid seeing doctors due to out-of-pocket costs

‘I try to keep the gap between doctor visits as long as possible’ says 86-year-old of the cost to see a GP

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

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‘Sydney Daddy’: why the Chinese-language YouTube shock jock wears a mask in public

Edgar Lu’s talk-back YouTube show is popular worldwide amongst the Chinese diaspora but he has critics, in China and closer to home

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

A new dynamic in Goldstein: teal turbulence sweeps wealthy Melbourne seat

Small-l liberal voters in the inner-city electorate have seized on Zoe Daniel’s candidacy, while Tim Wilson battles his leader’s unpopularity

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

‘Our ancestors are in the rocks’: Australian gas project threatens ancient carvings – and emissions blowout

Custodians of petroglyphs in remote north-west say Woodside’s $12bn ‘carbon bomb’ spells disaster for culture and climate

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Sign of wage pick-up, but lags inflation

New figures suggest there has been a pick-up in wages growth since the start of the year, but it is still lagging well behind the rate of inflation.

AAP · May 11, 2022

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The PM previously said Albanese had no power to do anything about wages – now he’s arguing the Labor leader wants to do too much

Scott Morrison is advocating for a real wage cut to make a political point. Perhaps that’s why Seven’s undecided voters gave the final debate to the Labor leader

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Leaders' debate: Albanese wins final debate, Morrison confirms Tudge will re-enter cabinet if re-elected

Anthony Albanese wins the third leaders' debate which saw he and Scott Morrison cover well-trodden issues, but also the Prime Minister confirm Alan Tudge will return to the frontbench if the Coalition is re-elected.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Albanese wins final election debate over Morrison, according to Seven’s undecided voters

Potential wage rises dominate early part of discussion, with PM suggesting a 5% increase could see small businesses fold and jobs lost

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Former Australian of the Year says Liberal MP Fiona Martin selectively quoted him in political endorsement without his knowledge

A former Australian of the Year and mental health advocate says Liberal MP Fiona Martin's campaign has selectively quoted him in a re-election endorsement for her without his knowledge.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud warns Nicholls voters against voting for independent

Nationals Deputy Leader David Littleproud says Nicholls voters will change the government if they vote independent.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

RHOM’s Gina Liano Has Sent Legal Letters To The Labor Party ‘Cos It Cheekily Used Her In An Ad

Apparently she was so upset she's sent "legal letters" to lawyers representing the ALP in an effort to have the clip removed.

Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022

Federal Labor and Liberal parties pledge additional funding for CIT accommodation, Canberra's Home of Football

If successful in the upcoming election, federal Labor promises $10 million for housing at-risk students and the federal Coalition pledges $4.5 million towards a dedicated Capital Football facility.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

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Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022

Liberal MP Fiona Martin Denies Mixing Up Two Asian Australian Candidates During Debate

Labor candidate Sally Sitou has expressed disappointment that the Liberal MP has "doubled down."

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

A picture of health policies: Labor recaps its commitments

Labor leaders want to make it 'easier and cheaper' to see a doctor.

Newcastle Herald · May 11, 2022

PMs' visits show Libs still taking Hunter seriously

Scott Morrison and former Prime Minister John Howard visited Lake Macquarie on Wednesday in a sign the Coalition has not given up hope of prising key Hunter seats off Labor at next week's election.

The Conversation · May 11, 2022

Electricity prices are spiking, ten times as much as normal. Here are some educated guesses as to why

Electricity prices in the short-term (“spot”) wholesale markets in Australia are surging again.

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ABC News · May 11, 2022

NT Opposition leader scrutinises timing of Michael Gunner’s exit in budget reply speech

Opposition Leader Lia Finocchiaro says Chief Minister Michael Gunner’s decision to stand down on budget day means he avoids accountability over issues such as Labor’s move to cut household solar tariffs.

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Labor slams Australian Border Force cuts in Newcastle in wake of deadly cocaine haul

But Australia's border force denies that the death of a scuba diver during a suspected cocaine operation in Newcastle is due to gaps in the port security workforce.

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Factcheck: is Albanese’s backing of a 5.1% minimum wage rise an ‘unprecedented’ intervention?

Government claims Labor leader is improperly interfering with independent process, but it wouldn’t be the first time a precise number was proposed

Pedestrian.tv · May 11, 2022

Your Whirlwind Tour Of The Minor Parties Running At The Federal Election

A complete guide covering: the good, the bad and the ones that are poisoning your uncle's Facebook feed.

AAP · May 11, 2022

No super for paid parental leave: Labor

Anthony Albanese says he is under-promising so he can over-deliver and his government will not be able to do everything they would like in a first term.

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2022

Liberal MP Fiona Martin denies mixing up Asian Australian candidates in debate with Sally Sitou

In fiery candidates debate, Martin appears to refer to Vietnamese Australian lawyer Tu Le’s preselection loss to Kristina Keneally

ABC News · May 11, 2022

Scott Morrison says Anthony Albanese's 5.1 per cent pay rise intervention would send interest rates spiralling

The Prime Minister says Anthony Albanese's push for wages to keep pace with inflation is "reckless", but Labor says the alternative is for people's pay to go backwards.

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