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Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest labels Coalition push for nuclear energy ‘bulldust’ and a ‘new lie’

Mining billionaire says cost of nuclear will be four to five times that of renewables and opposition’s policy is ‘an excuse for doing nothing’

The Guardian - AU

John Hunter staff parking highlights 'inconsistent' regional ruling

Labor councillors will raise the issue at a Newcastle council meeting.

Newcastle Herald

Tasmanian Labor promises to sell stake in power cable

Tasmania's Labor oppositions says it will sell the state's stake in the proposed Marinus Link undersea power cable if elected.

AAP

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Nearly all federal politicians have accepted gifts from Qantas, but not all have declared them

A Crikey analysis shows at least 92% of politicians are members of Qantas’ chairman’s lounge. But a bizarre Senate rule change means there are more that we don’t know about.

Crikey

It’s time we stopped treating Paul Keating like a messiah

Keating is still pushing the same barrows he was in the 1990s, including brazenly unequal tax policy. He is not a prophet; he is a fossil.

Crikey

Senate votes against reviving Qantas inquiry – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition overtakes Labor for first time since election

Labor has dropped below the Coalition in federal primary vote polling, Chalmers urged to keep interest rate powers, and the Libs double down on their Border Force tactics.

Crikey

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Worries bubble as close but crucial polling day looms

Voters in a southeast Melbourne electorate have captured the attention of Australia's most important politicians as a tough but crucial by-election looms.

AAP

Undisclosed credit card fees are a price gouge

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Newcastle Herald

Liberals vow to 'rip up' hydro charter if re-elected

The Liberals have promised to "rip up" a hydro ministerial charter, which they say focuses on exporting energy to the mainland, if elected for a fourth term.

AAP

'Tough fight': by-election campaign enters final week

Less than one week out from the Dunkley by-election, the confidence of both major parties remains shaken as they note the difficult battle ahead.

AAP

‘Everything is so expensive’: tax cuts, cost of living and the battle to win the Dunkley byelection

Early voting may be slow but political analysts say the Melbourne electorate’s mood may be an indicator for Australian politics as a whole

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle to push for Rugby World Cup hosting rights

Australia hosts the men's World Cup in 2027 and women's in 2029.

Newcastle Herald

Political porkies are becoming ever more brazen. We all need to call them out

Australian truth in advertising laws might help weed out absolute howlers and set a norm – but the media has a role to play too

The Guardian - AU

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Liberals, Labor 'overrule' police on gun licence laws

Tasmania's Liberal and Labor parties have pledged to wind back law changes requiring owners to have a licence for antique guns.

AAP

Can't keep 'pussyfooting' around youth crime: Labor MP

Lingiari MP Marion Scrymgour has called for a tough love approach to managing the issue of "out of control" youth crime in central Australia.

Crikey

Fans and media rush to defend ‘sound of whiteness’ Swift

Accusations that Taylor Swift is unwilling to get political roundly rebuked, DFAT documents show why Penny Wong voted for ceasefire in December, and former ‘No’ campaigners are spending big in Dunkley.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: rightwing blitz in Dunkley, third man sought in Sydney mystery, stocks soar on AI boom

Activist group Advance is spending thousands to defeat Labor in Victoria byelection; police have ‘grave concerns’ for former TV presenter and boyfriend

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Labor cops friendly fire over homelessness funding

Unions and sector representatives are calling for an increase in homelessness support funding as demand continues to rise.

The Guardian - AU

From a ‘pause’ to a humanitarian ceasefire: emails reveal why Australia shifted its position on Gaza

Exclusive: Documents obtained by Guardian Australia show confidential advice given to the foreign minister, Penny Wong, before she authorised ‘yes’ vote at UN

AAP

Ex-NSW ministers to face trial for alleged corruption

Former NSW Labor ministers Eddie Obeid, Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly will face a criminal trial over the alleged mishandling of a major water infrastructure bid.

Crikey

Keep talking about stage three tax cuts. A turd rolled in glitter is still a turd after all!

The fact Gina Rinehart and well-paid FIFO workers are in the same tax bracket is insane. Labor made the cuts fairer, but it’s not suddenly a champion of progressive tax reform.

Crikey

Keating redux: Competition is having a moment with politicians, but powerful enemies are gathering

While politicians might now be talking about competition, there’s a powerful constituency that prefers things just as they are, thanks.

AAP

'We're not the Soviet Union': PM on supermarket chains

Australians working for major supermarket chains would lose their jobs if the federal government forced them to break-up, Anthony Albanese says.

The Canberra Times

Greens MLAs who called for ACT to dump Israel-linked shares owned some themselves

MLAs say they will divest after questions from The Canberra Times.

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