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What Albo thinks of negative response to Voice survey

'We need to do better,' Anthony Albanese said.

Newcastle Herald

The campaign pamphlets for the Voice don't offer new perspectives. Do they still serve a purpose?

The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has published the “yes” and “no” pamphlets for the Voice to Parliament on its website. The pamphlet will eventually be printed and must be delivered to every household around the country at least 14 days before the referendum.

The Conversation

Expertise v 10-point arguments: how the 'yes' and 'no' camps have sold their messages

The Australian Electoral Commission has just published the “yes” and “no” pamphlets for the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum.

The Conversation

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Risk versus dreams in rival voice referendum messages

Sporting stars and former judges weigh in on constitutional recognition as formal arguments are published for the voice referendum 'yes' and 'no' campaigns.

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Yes/No cases for referendum pamphlet released, as Albanese urges greater effort from yes advocates

Anthony Albanese says the Voice referendum campaign will be relatively short and has declared the yes advocates need to be stronger in putting the argument for the change.

The Conversation

Voice backers sign off on ‘simple, hopeful’ message for referendum pamphlet

Yes and no camps have been writing their competing essays, to be published by AEC on Tuesday

The Guardian - AU

Labor gains in Newspoll 2PP despite primary slide; LNP wins Fadden byelection easily

A federal Newspoll, conducted July 12–15 from a sample of 1,570, gave Labor a 55–45 lead after preferences, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll, three weeks ago. Newspoll figures are from The Poll Bludger.

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No need to completely park light rail route land

Have your say at letters@newcastleherald.com.au

Newcastle Herald

'No doubt they are part of it': Noel Pearson on what The Voice means for Newcastle's youth

'It is about awareness and the respect they are learning through this.'

Newcastle Herald

Advisory body makes it clear whose voice is speaking to power

Letters to the Editor

Newcastle Herald

No campaign runs opposite claims on Indigenous voice across different social media pages

Exclusive: Advance lobby group runs multiple Facebook pages that target different demographics, including one that purports to be a neutral news source

The Guardian - AU

What is 'reverse racism' – and what's wrong with the term?

“Reverse racism” is sometimes used to describe situations where white people believe they are negatively stereotyped or discriminated against because of their whiteness – or treated less favourably than people of colour.

The Conversation

Newy, Newie or Newcastle? City's nicknames are terms of endearment

We even have shortened suburbs for the same reason.

Newcastle Herald

Voice support slumps in Essential poll; LNP leads in Queensland

An Essential poll, conducted July 5-9 from a sample of 1,125, had “yes” to the Indigenous Voice to parliament leading by 47-43, with 10% undecided. There has been a methods change from previous Essential polls that had no undecided option.

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Newcastle Herald

Newcastle Airport upgrade's great, but we need better links to Sydney

'This would complete the picture.'

The Conversation

Why is it legal to tell lies during the Voice referendum campaign?

A referendum to recognise First Nations Australians in Australia’s Constitution by establishing a Voice to Parliament will be held later this year. The Voice would be an advisory body allowing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to make representations to parliament and government on matters that affect them.

The Canberra Times

Dubbo-born Canberran hopeful for 'yes' vote

The Voice supporter feels it is Canberra's duty to talk to the regions.

The Canberra Times

Voice confusion, even in the 'yes' fortress of Canberra

Surveyed residents say 'yes' to the voice. But doubts remain.

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Newcastle Herald

Baby, it comes at a cost: why our national fertility keeps on falling

'This will present a dilemma for policy-makers.'

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Linda Burney fills the Voice's in-tray, as the government battles to stop slide in yes vote

In a change of government tactics, Linda Burney this week deployed a sheet anchor to tie the Voice to practical outcomes. At the same time, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is weaponising the cost of living to flail it.

Newcastle Herald

The world was stumped over England's call for 'the spirit of cricket'

'I can't wait for the third Test.'

The Canberra Times

Bluey, bookclubs and bad mothers on Canberra Writers Festival menu

New director Beejay Silcox has taken a broad brush to the political theme.

The Conversation

'Why didn't we know?' is no excuse. Non-Indigenous Australians must listen to the difficult historical truths told by First Nations people

Big things are being asked of history in 2023. Later this year, we will vote in the referendum to enshrine an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative body – the Voice to Parliament – in the Australian constitution.

Newcastle Herald

NSW needs common sense in overhauling the planning system

Clearly this has been one of the leading causes of the housing shortage.

Newcastle Herald

March organisers hit-out at council's Voice stance as NAIDOC celebrations begin

About 300 people gathered to celebrate NAIDOC week with a march from Maitland Court House.

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