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Date locked in for Liberals' crucial by-election test

A four-way contest is expected for a by-election triggered by former opposition leader Sussan Ley's resignation from federal parliament.

AAP · Mar 5

‘A billion-dollar empire of harm’: how gambling took over Australia

I started my research into gambling and its adverse effects in 2014. At the time, Australia’s annual gambling losses were A$21 billion. Today, they are $31.5 billion.

The Conversation · Mar 4

The Liberal Party’s current woes are many. Sidelining Victoria is one of them

The recent elevation of Angus Taylor to leader of the Liberal Party generated an expected avalanche of commentary. The reactions ranged over most points of the compass. In some, Taylor was depicted as a final leadership throw of the dice to avert the slide of the Liberals towards electoral oblivion.…

The Conversation · Mar 4

'I won't be here': premier flags surprise exit plan

The premier of the most populous state has shown signs of political wear and tear three years into his first term, saying he could hang it all up by 2031.

AAP · Mar 2

Possums, asbestos and pigeons: snap review into NSW hospitals highlights serious maintenance issues

Health minister pledges to work quickly to improve hygiene after mould outbreak in Sydney’s Royal Prince Alfred hospital left two patients dead

The Guardian - AU · Mar 2

Safety guidelines ignored before hospital fungus deaths

Protections for some of the sickest patients at a major hospital were not implemented before a construction-induced fungal infection claimed two lives.

AAP · Mar 1

‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died

Exclusive: Police forces argue bean-bag and foam baton rounds are less harmful than firearms but the projectiles have been linked to deaths around the world

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?

There’s a growing expectation that if you build a datacentre you must meet your own energy needs. But there are other key policy questions that need answering

The Guardian - AU · Mar 1

Last of the summer rain puts southern states on flood watch and Sydney on alert for bull sharks

SA premier Peter Malinauskas warns residents to prepare for heavy falls and possible flash floods

The Guardian - AU · Feb 28

Farmers with 'reason' exempt from post-Bondi gun caps

A new limit on gun ownership will not apply to NSW primary producers who can prove they need more firearms for business purposes.

AAP · Feb 27