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About 40 per cent of Labor-Greens power agreement yet to be completed

There's less than a year to deliver the rest of the commitments.

The Canberra Times

Political opposition is about more than saying 'no' all the time

You know it makes sense.

Newcastle Herald

Afternoon Update: final day of Lehrmann trial; US indicates support for UN resolution on Gaza; Pakistan’s shrinking glaciers

The US says it is ‘ready to vote’ on a UN security resolution aimed at increasing aid into Gaza

The Guardian - AU

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How much did your MP spend in just three months?

The region's federal politicians were among the parliament's top 50 spenders over a three-month period.

Newcastle Herald

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

The Guardian - AU

Labor councillors hit back after rank-and-file pressure over Bath report

Jeremy Bath also says he wants the investigation made public.

Newcastle Herald

'Shambles': Minister to scrap controversial council code of conduct system

Ratepayers slugged $6.7m for code of conduct investigations.

Newcastle Herald

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Cost overruns threaten to define Jacinta Allan’s premiership as Victoria’s ‘big build’ faces huge budget blowouts

State’s infrastructure spending under scrutiny as some analysts say government is fuelling construction market price rises

The Guardian - AU

Pro-nuclear MP says Labor ‘weaponising’ CSIRO report showing renewables are cheapest

Shadow energy minister Ted O’Brien says report examines costs through an investment lens rather than a consumer lens, but Chris Bowen says nuclear crusade not viable

The Guardian - AU

Labor branch calls for council to release Jeremy Bath investigation report

Mr Bath denies writing the letters or influencing their author.

Newcastle Herald

Steven Miles’ flood response key to Labor’s election hopes as many undecided on new Queensland premier

Exclusive: union-commissioned poll shows slight bump in support for Labor after leadership change

The Guardian - AU

Sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Letters to the Editor: Baths' sandy bottom is better than Christmas

Newcastle Herald

NT Treasurer Eva Lawler set for chief minister's job

The Northern Territory's Labor government has decided on a new leader after Natasha Fyles was forced out of the top job over shares in a manganese mine.

AAP

Anthony Albanese says Australia isn’t trying to ‘hold back a changing world’ as he defends foreign policy record

Prime minister claims ‘significant progress in the Pacific’ and implicitly rejects criticism of his international travel

The Guardian - AU

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The Guardian - US

US launches Red Sea protection force after Houthi attacks – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: disaster relief payments for FNQ flood victims; NT chief minister resigns; and $1bn cocaine bust in Sydney

Cairns airport has reopened but situation remains desperate for remote communities in far north Queensland

The Conversation

Northern Territory Chief Minister Natasha Fyles has resigned. How did we get here?

When it was announced this afternoon that the Northern Territory’s Chief Minister Natasha Fyles had resigned, few could say it was unexpected.

AAP

Defence chief to join US talks on Red Sea security

Australia will be represented at a virtual meeting hosted by the US to discuss security in the Red Sea and moves to prevent rebels attacking ships.

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Newcastle Herald

Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: Unsatisfactory resolution to letters saga

The Conversation

Labor regains lead in Newspoll after tie, but Freshwater has a 50--50 tie

A national Newspoll, conducted December 11–15 from a sample of 1,219, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, a two-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll three weeks ago that had a 50–50 tie. Primary votes were 36% Coalition (down two), 33% Labor (up two), 13% Greens (steady), 7% One Nation…

AAP

PM, Dutton share Christmas rise in approval: Newspoll

Support for Labor has bounced back in fresh polling that shows negative sentiment improving slightly for both the prime minister and opposition leader.

AAP

Housing portfolio grows in Queensland cabinet reshuffle

Queensland's Labor government has ushered in five new ministers as the successor to Annastacia Palaszczuk sets his sights on winning the 2024 state election.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese denounced Scott Morrison’s secrecy – but now he’s perpetuating it

The government continues to refuse freedom-of-information access to minutes of a committee established by the Coalition. When will it live up to its rhetoric on transparency?

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Palestine rally leaders credit public ‘pressure’ with Labor’s shift on Gaza

Change of heart on ceasefire shows ‘collective action is working’, Sydney protest speaker says

The Guardian - AU

He’s a PhD scholar and Al Gore alumnus, but Steven Miles’ march to power began in the outer suburbs

Queensland’s new premier has had to fight for his place at the top table. Environment groups, in particular, have high hopes

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