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Falling apprentice numbers a worry for housing targets

Lacklustre trade apprenticeship numbers do not bode well for an industry short of the manpower to meet national home-building targets.

AAP

Crisafulli wedged on abortion as Katter party flags vote to criminalise terminations

Exclusive: Robbie Katter says he will immediately sponsor a bill to amend the current legislation if the LNP is elected this month

The Guardian - AU

Veteran activist arrested at campaign to protect Bulga state forest – as it happened

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Why this Canberran is fighting for a duty of care to our environment

Everyone needs a healthy environment, not just niche activists.

The Canberra Times

'It's not our fault we've won elections': Barr on longevity and his agenda

Chief Minister says it'd be 'absurd' to retire at his age.

The Canberra Times

Research reveals effect of reduced poker machines in ACT

The remaining pokies are used more heavily, the ANU paper says.

The Canberra Times

Independent won't support Libs if 'right-wing fascists' are on the frontbench

But the candidate won't support Andrew Barr either.

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A bizarre game of political chicken? How Queensland lurched to the right on law and order

Labor’s cave-ins on youth justice over the past two years were meant to neutralise the opposition’s attacks – but they appear to have merely emboldened the LNP

The Guardian - AU

As politicians fought over words, Palestinian Australians told of worlds shattered by bombs and blockade

Metres from the unfolding debate in parliament, those with family and friends in Gaza pleaded for them to be seen as more than just headlines and numbers

The Guardian - AU

Ups, downs and switcharounds: what happened at council's first meeting

A new deputy mayor, technical troubles, procedural stumbles and a seating spat.

Newcastle Herald

Government to put pressure on opposition with legislation to ensure NBN stays in public hands

The Albanese government on Wednesday will introduce legislation to ensure the NBN remains in government ownership.

The Conversation

After Lee faced Barr, who won the ACT election leaders' debate?

Thirty minutes of prime time telly. Did it shift any votes?

The Canberra Times

Dodgy tweets and shirt dog Labor on Qld campaign trail

Decade-old social media posts have come back to haunt a Labor candidate ahead of the Queensland election, forcing the premier to step up in her defence.

AAP

Afternoon Update: fierce debate over 7 October motion; Oasis to tour Australia; and the great finger bun glow-up

Coalition accuses Labor of ‘walking both sides’ of the conflict during fierce debate on a motion condemning the 7 October attack

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‘Shows how small he is’: Dutton’s refusal to support 7 October motion condemned by Labor and crossbench

Zoe Daniel votes for motion condemning Hamas attacks and mourning Palestinians killed, saying the ‘pain of more than one group can coexist’

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians approve of Albanese government’s response to Israel-Gaza war

Of 1,139 people surveyed, younger voters more likely to say Australia’s response is too supportive of Israel

AAP

Fresh pitch to break deadlock on home buyer help scheme

Deadlocked legislation to help first-home buyers with low deposits has returned to federal parliament as government urges opponents to put differences aside.

The Conversation

Failure to launch: why the Albanese government is in trouble

It wasn’t meant to be like this.

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Newcastle Herald

In the deep end: six new councillors to jump straight into business

Big decisions on the agenda at Newcastle council's first meeting.

The Canberra Times

Construction approved on public housing block left vacant for nearly a decade

The approval follows a Labor promise for more public housing.

The Canberra Times

Libs slam 'shemozzle' as Barr opens to staged light rail opening

Transport advocates welcomed enthusiasm for a staged opening.

The Canberra Times

'Correct the record before you pathetically withdraw': Tax stoush gets heated

Libs claim payroll tax cuts closer to $100m in barney over costings.

Newcastle Herald

'Jobs for the boys': Labor councillors lash out over chief of staff role

The author of a 104-page dossier alleging bullying within the Labor party has applied for the job.

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: voters back drastic policy action on Australia’s cost-of-living crisis

Exclusive: Price caps on rent, groceries and energy bills top list of possible reforms with 70% support

The Guardian - AU

Division among Australian politicians easy to see and hear on 7 October anniversary

Labor condemns Hamas and acknowledges ‘devastating’ loss of civilian lives. Coalition offers emphatic support of Israel and chides calls for a ceasefire

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