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Labor faces preference challenges in Hunter, Paterson

One Nation and a high-profile independent have put Coalition candidates above Labor on their how-to-vote cards in two key Hunter seats.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

Morrison says he can’t make aged care nurses fall from the sky. Sounds like he’s not even trying

Why has the Coalition failed to recruit, and retain, the workforce it has long known would be needed?

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022

Electricity prices surge on coal price rises and outages

Consumers facing big power bill increases says regulator

Newcastle Herald · Apr 29, 2022

As it happened: As Albo leaves isolation, another Labor leader enters it

Opposition leader Anthony Albanese is out of isolation from COVID-19 as he will take a gradual approach to campaigning on advice of his doctor.

The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2022

Federal election: Scott Morrison quizzed on energy prices, Anthony Albanese returns to the campaign trail ahead of ALP launch

Scott Morrison is asked about rising energy prices as Labor leader Anthony Albanese rejoins the campaign trail after a week in isolation recovering from COVID-19.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Morning mail: Labor message on Morrison resonates with voters, Kyiv hit by strikes amid UN visit, best food photography

Friday: A new poll shows which party’s slogans are cutting through to the public, with Labor coming out on top. Plus: Get set for more wet weather

The Guardian - UK · Apr 28, 2022

Rising out-of-pocket health costs are a worry. But the major parties have barely mentioned it

Rising out-of-pocket costs for health care is an important issue the major parties have not yet substantially addressed during the election campaign.

The Conversation · Apr 28, 2022

Labor says inflation figures show need for childcare policy

Labor says its childcare policy will ease costs for almost 30,000 Hunter families after inflation figures this week showed a 4.2 per cent annual price rise in the sector.

Newcastle Herald · Apr 28, 2022

Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Chisholm is one of the most marginal seats in the country, but many in the Chinese community remain undecided

With almost one in five people in the electorate of Chisholm having Chinese ancestry, that subset of the community could have a big say in who wins the seat. However, the "Chinese community" covers a broad range of experiences and views, and three weeks out from election day, many are…

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022