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‘Koala wars’: NSW government scraps contentious native forestry bill to head off revolt

Decision comes after internal agitation from Coalition MPs and opposition from independents

The Guardian - AU

Two Victorian polls have large Labor leads 12 days before election; US Democrats hold Senate at midterms

The Victorian state election will be held in 12 days, on November 26. A Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted November 3-6 from a sample of 1,012 by online methods, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, from primary votes of 37% Labor, 34% Coalition, 14% Greens and 15% for all…

The Conversation

'A political force of nature': despite scandals and a polarising style, can 'Dan' do it again in Victoria?

Dan, they call him. The headlines in Victoria’s tabloid Herald Sun have ceased referring to the state’s premier by his second name: Dan is sufficient. It’s symbolic of how much Daniel Andrews bestrides the state political scene.

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Victoria election launch shows Labor’s strategy is all about a return to (70s-style) power

Analysis: At first glance, the choice of Sing It Back for Daniel Andrews’ campaign launch was odd – but it soon made sense

The Guardian - AU

Victorian Liberal and Labor parties sharpen state election pitches ahead of early voting

The Liberal Party urges Victorians to vote for change and a ceiling on the state's debt on November 26, as Labor vows to forge ahead with a major shake-up of the state's energy network if it wins a third term.

ABC News

Power bill relief all round as major parties launch Victorian election campaigns

Labor promised Victorians another $250 cash handout, while the Coalition pledged to quarantine gas supplies

The Guardian - AU

Fuel Imports to Houthi-Controlled Areas Increase by 500%

The United Nations Verification and Inspection Mechanism for Yemen (UNVIM) said Friday that fuel imports to Houthi-controlled ports increased by 500 percent during October. The UN data came to contradict false reports published by militia leaders who claim that fuel prices are increasing in their controlled areas because the Arab…

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What's in Victoria's state election campaign for schools, teachers and education?

Both sides are spruiking some big-ticket pledges on education. But teachers say whoever wins government on November 26 needs to urgently tackle the burnout fuelling a growing teacher shortage across the state.

ABC News

Government 'looking hard' at Russia's presence in Australia, amid diplomatic tensions and spying concerns

There are fears some individuals are helping wage a propaganda war for the Kremlin and sowing division among local Russian speakers, prompting the Labor government to make its strongest comments since taking office on Russia's presence in Australia.

ABC News

In the battle for Melbourne’s Bayside, can fired-up independents snatch seats?

Razor-thin margins put Brighton, Caulfield and Sandringham within striking distance this Victorian election – but the major parties remain quietly confident

The Guardian - AU

Victoria election report card, week two: Ibac, nurses and a car crash of an investigation

Three guest panellists give their verdict on how the parties performed in the second week of the 2022 state election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Koala wars: NSW Liberal MP condemns native logging after environment minister refuses to publicly back government bill

James Griffin repeatedly asked in parliament about controversial proposal, which Labor will oppose

The Guardian - AU

Koala wars on again as NSW government pushes for tweak to farm forestry rules

The NSW government introduces a bill to strip local councils of their ability to regulate private logging, and extend private forestry approvals to 30 years.

ABC News

Container bill passes as upper house rejects Labor amendments

Labor says its amendments would have guaranteed the terminal was built. Port of Newcastle says they would have guaranteed it wasn't.

Newcastle Herald

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The Guardian - AU

The Australian’s back-of-the-envelope green hydrogen figures are overblown and forget climate impact

The claim it would take 25% of Australia’s land mass to provide the planet with green hydrogen misses an obvious point

The Guardian - AU

NDIS: Bill Shorten accuses states of underspending on disability care

Schools could play a bigger role in supporting children, minister suggests, as he also targets rorts and ‘rent-seeking behaviour’

ABC News

Mark Dreyfus says the government's anti-corruption commission legislation honours its election commitment 'in both form and substance'. Is that correct?

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says the government's National Anti-Corruption Commission bill honours Labor's election promise "in both form and substance". Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

The Conversation

Ross Garnaut thinks Australia can become a low-carbon superpower; Clive Hamilton is not convinced

Ross Garnaut is a big beast in the Australian climate policy world, and a Labor favourite since his days as economic adviser to Bob Hawke. His 2008 Climate Change Review shifted the dial on policy, encouraging the Rudd and Gillard governments to pursue carbon pricing laws. He fell out of…

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The Guardian - AU

Crossbench signals bid to beef up integrity bill after inquiry recommends Labor’s anti-corruption model

Integrity body likely to be legislated before end of 2022 despite crossbench and Coalition disagreements on some issues

The Guardian - AU

Nearly 90% of Australians want government to step in on energy costs, poll finds

Survey shows strong support for lowering prices by limiting exports and imposing windfall profits tax on gas companies

The New Daily

The mess left by the Coalition is (almost) overwhelming

Government shovels were hard at work in the lead up to the Budget dealing with the immediate grants corruption left over by the Morrison mob.

The Guardian - AU

Bernard Collaery case: Australian government’s legal bill spirals despite dropped prosecution

Legal bill grows by $248,000 in three months to October in ongoing pursuit of secrecy

The Guardian - AU

Mark Dreyfus says AAT has ‘unacceptable’ record on bullying and condemns appointment process

Attorney general says Liberal party should be ‘tarnished forever’ over appointments to administrative appeals tribunal

Newcastle Herald

Labor slams government's port 'backflip'

Opposition leader Chris Minns says government moves to unpick parts of the port privatisation deals prove they have been a 'disaster'.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Netflix announces live-action Gears of War film and animated series

Developer The Coalition will be assisting studios with both Gears of War projects.

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