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Labor can end climate wars, Albanese says

Labor leader Anthony Albanese is optimistic he can put to bed Australia's long-running climate policy wars if he wins power at the looming election.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

SA Labor moves to ban election donations

The South Australia opposition has proposed banning all election donations to political parties.

AAP · Jan 25, 2022

Australian opposition leader: China relations won't change

The opposition leader in Australia says its relationship with China will remain difficult even if his center-left Labor Party wins power at elections for the first time in almost a decade

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2022

Fury at backroom deal to usher former Young Liberal into federal seat of Hughes

Plan to avoid NSW preselection to parachute candidates such as Alex Dore into seat held by Craig Kelly shows ‘we are no better’ than Labor, some members say

The Guardian - AU · Jan 24, 2022

Another Gawler Line blow-out with city train network to close for Adelaide Fringe opening

The entire metropolitan train network will be closed for the Adelaide Fringe opening weekend as the completion date for the maligned Gawler Line electrification project is delayed again.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Ex-Labor staffer Ben Waters denies becoming aroused at work looking at child abuse material

A man who used to work for a South Australian state MP viewed and became aroused by child exploitation material while he was at work, an Adelaide court hears. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that readers may find distressing.

ABC News · Jan 24, 2022

Security talks sought over WeChat hijack

Labor will seek a briefing from the federal government about potential national security implications following the takeover of the prime minister's WeChat.

AAP · Jan 23, 2022

There have always been arguments about who gets what: the surprising history of Australia's honours system

Australia Day honours will be announced this week, and, if recent announcements are any indication, they are likely to generate considerable public debate.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2022

NSW records 30 deaths, Victoria 20, Qld 10, SA three and Tasmania one – as it happened

Australia to scrap PCR test requirement for international arrivals; Triple J counts down Hottest 100. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2022

Make no mistake – Labor and the Coalition have starkly different climate policies

Both sides have committed to net zero emissions but voters will hopefully reward the one that knows how to get there

The Guardian - AU · Jan 21, 2022