Labor targeted by 'misinformation' attack ahead of vote Anthony Albanese has lashed out at a "misinformation" campaign against Labor as opponents temper expectations of an unlikely by-election win for the coalition. AAP · Feb 27, 2024
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 · Feb 25, 2024
'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 · Feb 24, 2024
‘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 · Feb 24, 2024
Housing a crucial battleground in Dunkley byelection as ‘Great Wall of Frankston’ divides community Proposals for multi-storey apartments become a focal point for issues of housing and growth in the Victorian electorate The Guardian - AU · Feb 9, 2024
Two-thirds polled in Dunkley back the stage-three tax cut changes despite cost-of-living attack ads Byelection poll puts Labor ahead by a nose as rightwing campaign on Anthony Albanese’s ‘broken promises’ ramps up The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2024
Tax talk front and centre as opposition mulls support The first week of parliament is set to be dominated by tax talk as Labor prepares to introduce its new package and the opposition work to form a stance. AAP · Feb 3, 2024
PM honours late MP on Dunkley by-election hustings The prime minister has hit the hustings ahead of a by-election triggered by the death of Peta Murphy, opening a medical imaging suite in the Labor MP's name. AAP · Feb 3, 2024
Date for critical Dunkley by-election announced Voters in the federal seat of Dunkley will head to the polls for a crucial by-election on March 2. AAP · Jan 18, 2024
Frankston mayor named Liberal candidate for by-election The Liberal Party has announced Frankston Mayor Nathan Conroy to contest the Victorian seat of Dunkley at the upcoming by-election. AAP · Jan 14, 2024
Women's advocate runs for Labor in Peta Murphy's seat The founder of a volunteer group that supports disadvantaged women has been announced as Labor's candidate in the by-election to replace the late Peta Murphy. AAP · Jan 10, 2024
'Courageous': PM remembers Labor MP on Jane McGrath Day The prime minister has paid tribute to Labor MP Peta Murphy on Jane McGrath Day and praised the work of breast cancer nurses. AAP · Jan 5, 2024
Cast your votes, close elections on the cards in 2024 Voters in Qld, the ACT and the NT will head to the polls in 2024, with a tight by-election contest in a federal Victorian seat also taking place. AAP · Jan 4, 2024
The NRL And AFL Just Signed Massive Gambling Sponsorships Despite Calls For It To Be Banned Tabcorp has signed on to sponsorship agreements with clubs in the NRL and the AFL despite the CEO's claims that gambling advertising "has gone too far" Pedestrian.tv · Dec 27, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023 Total ban on gambling ads ‘the right thing to do’, Labor MPs argue Exclusive: ‘We could forever redefine the term “Murphy’s law”,’ one politician says in tribute to late colleague Peta Murphy
AAP · Dec 19, 2023 Gambling reform would honour late MP's work: advocates Peta Murphy's tireless work on anti-gambling would be best remembered by implementing her harm mitigation recommendations, advocates say.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Phone service slowly returns to flood-hit areas – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2023 Lobbyists lining up to put their case to minister over Australia-wide ban on gambling ads Exclusive: Freedom of information reveals long list of concerned parties meeting Michelle Rowland
AAP · Dec 14, 2023 'A life lived to the fullest': Labor MP farewelled The prime minister was among those who have paid their respects to passionate sports advocate and Labor MP Peta Murphy at her funeral in Melbourne.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2023 Can Labor win the war on gambling advertising or will it capitulate in a brutal betrayal? Any retreat from the proposed bans would be seen by some as a betrayal of the most personal kind
The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023 As the political clock ticks relentlessly, there is little time for substance over optics in parliament Labor hoped there would be time to form a careful response to the high court’s immigration detention decision – but at the daily politics Oscars, spectacle is all
AAP · Dec 6, 2023 'Keep the glow': tributes flow for courageous MP Murphy Anthony Albanese has led tributes on the floor of parliament to the late Labor MP Peta Murphy, praising her determination and resilience.
The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023 Labor down but still has large lead in federal Resolve poll; it's close in Queensland A federal Resolve poll for Nine newspapers, conducted November 29 to December 3 from a sample of 1,605, gave Labor 35% of the primary vote (steady since November), the Coalition 34% (up four), the Greens 12% (down one), One Nation 5% (down two), the UAP 1% (down one), independents 9%…
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023 Afternoon Update: hikers killed in Indonesian volcanic eruption; tributes flow for Labor MP Peta Murphy; and how to avoid burnout A volcanic eruption in Indonesia’s West Sumatra has claimed the lives of at least 11 hikers
The Guardian - AU · Dec 4, 2023 Late MP Peta Murphy remembered as ‘brave and loved’ by Anthony Albanese in emotional tribute ‘It was so true to Peta’s character that she channelled her personal battle with breast cancer into public policy’, PM says