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Australia PM's ratings tumble to lowest levels in nearly two years, poll shows

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's approval rating fell to its lowest level in nearly two years as he faces heat just months out from a federal election over his handling of the Omicron wave, a widely watched poll showed on Monday.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Does pork-barrelling actually work? New research suggests it's not a big vote winner

Do political rorts deliver extra votes at elections?

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2022

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Coalition defends slump in latest Newspoll

Labor has raced further ahead of the coalition in the latest Newspoll, just months from a federal election.

AAP · Jan 30, 2022

Labor leads Coalition 56-44% and Morrison slumps dramatically in first 2022 Newspoll

Labor has opened a 56-44% two-party lead and Scott Morrison’s net satisfaction rating has plunged 11 points in Newspoll, after a disastrous summer in which Omicron has ripped through most of the country and deaths have spiked.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2022

Anthony Albanese says Labor would provide 'limited' number of free RATs, would manufacture medical supplies in Australia

Federal Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese has clarified Labor's pledge to provide free rapid tests to all Australians if elected this year, saying people will get access to a "limited" number through Medicare.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

Anthony Albanese accuses Morrison government of leaving business behind during Omicron wave

Labor leader says small firms suffering from a ‘void of national leadership’ after Barnaby Joyce defends decision not to provide extra economic support

The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

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Joyce plays down loss of NT senator

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has played down the impact of losing an NT senator from his Nationals partyroom so close to an election.

AAP · Jan 30, 2022

NT chief minister says Omicron ‘too infectious’ for lockdowns to work as nation records at least 88 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU · Jan 29, 2022

COVID updates: Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened

The latest information about the coronavirus pandemic from across Australia and the globe — as it happened.

ABC News · Jan 29, 2022

Industry stakeholders strike deal that could lead to pay rise for Australian aged care workers

Consensus statement lodged in support of case arguing for pay rises across the sector, though health department declined to participate

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

Labor’s lone wolf: Anthony Albanese embarks on the fight of his life

Is Albanese ready to be prime minister? And, if he is, can he win? On the road with the stubborn, headstrong and sentimental Labor leader

The Guardian - AU · Jan 28, 2022

Letters: Save our beach from being loved to death

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Newcastle Herald · Jan 28, 2022

Labor, Greens oppose migration changes

The Morrison government faces a further battle to get through parliament new powers to refuse or cancel the visas of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

AAP · Jan 28, 2022

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The Conversation · Jan 28, 2022

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tanya Plibersek on parents' role in reducing violence against women

As election year opens, Michelle Grattan speaks with Tanya Plibersek, Labor’s spokeswoman on education and women, about the opposition’s agenda in these two critical areas.

Pedestrian.tv · Jan 28, 2022

The Coalition Has Promised A $1B Great Barrier Reef Fund But Fails To Address Its Biggest Threat

Scott Morrison has announced the nine-year investment as an election promise, saying the money will go to reducing threats from pollution in our oceans, and predators such as the crown-of-thorns starfish. Ok cool but like, what about carbon emissions?

The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2022

Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

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The Conversation · Jan 27, 2022

Grattan on Friday: A royal commission into COVID's handling would serve us well for the future

This month about as many people have died with COVID in Australia – more than 1,000 – as die in the whole of a bad year from influenza.

AAP · Jan 27, 2022

Labor pledges bushfire zone emergency hub

Anthony Albanese made a pledge for an emergency operations centre during a visit to the NSW south coast on Thursday.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 26, 2022

Coalition senators join growing calls for inquiry into Australia’s Covid response

Nationals Matt Canavan and Sam McMahon and Liberal Gerard Rennick back push from the crossbench and Labor

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Minister's cricket trip 'arrogant': Labor

A decision by Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck to attend an Ashes test on the same day he declined a COVID committee hearing has been criticised.

ABC News · Jan 25, 2022

Ben Waters says 'endless stress' of work for Labor MP Nat Cook led to 'escape' into child abuse material

A former SA Labor staffer who committed "repugnant" child abuse offences says his offending began amid "endless stress" and "exploitation" as an adviser for the opposition. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that readers may find distressing.

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25, 2022

Australian Labor ‘will always be better’ than Coalition on health, Anthony Albanese says

Opposition leader’s comments are a sign Labor will outbid Morrison government on health funding in lead-up to election

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