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Tasmanian premier Jeremy Rockliff pledges to open protected native forests to logging

Liberal leader’s plan criticised by political opponents, environmentalists and industry representatives

The Guardian - AU

Assault charges to be dropped against man released from indefinite detention hours after Dutton question time attack

Police say CCTV footage indicates another man, not the 44-year-old former detainee, involved in alleged sexual assault in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Liberal dissenters blast most 'extreme' VAD proposal

The findings from an inquiry have been handed down.

The Canberra Times

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Stop 'ripping the soul out of regional communities', Cadell tells government

Ross Cadell calls for greater protection for regional communities.

Newcastle Herald

Forest wars flare after pledge to grow native logging

Native forestry in Tasmania will be expanded if the Liberal government is re-elected at the upcoming state election on March 23.

AAP

Coalition expects Labor to hold seat in by-election

Peter Dutton says he expects a swing away from Labor in the Dunkley by-election, but it's a "tough ask" for the Liberal Party to wrest the seat away.

AAP

Labor MP calls for Order of Australia to be stripped from undeserving dead recipients

Graham Perrett says it is ‘unjust’ deceased high school teacher Maxwell Howell, who is accused of failing to investigate child sex abuse, retains the honour

The Guardian - AU

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Malarndirri McCarthy hits back at Lidia Thorpe for ‘native police’ attack in Senate

Labor frontbencher accuses Thorpe of using ‘reprehensible’ language and making her feel ‘culturally unsafe’

The Guardian - AU

Calls for Closing the Gap to be 'above politics'

With only four of the 19 Closing the Gap targets on track to be met, a range of senators put forward different ideas on how best to address Indigenous inequity.

AAP

Liberals elect new deputy leader in Western Australia

Farmer and former journalist Steven Martin has been elected as deputy leader of the Western Australian Liberal Party.

AAP

Former NSW government accused of ‘pork barrelling at public’s expense’ after scathing audit

The $5bn post-pandemic spending program ‘not informed by robust research or analysis’ auditor general finds

The Guardian - AU

'Labor's in bed with developers': Greens slam Steel's planning decision

The Environment Minister was 'blindsided' by the decision.

The Canberra Times

Council draws 'line in the sand' for maritime museum storage

'They have to take some responsibility.'

Newcastle Herald

Indigenous senator felt 'culturally unsafe' after abuse

Malarndirri McCarthy has accused another Indigenous senator of making her feel "culturally unsafe" in the chamber after her family and character were targeted.

AAP

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One-third of Tasmania to snub major parties, poll says

Opinion polling suggests more than one third of Tasmanians will not vote for a major party at the upcoming state election.

Newcastle Herald

Newcastle council votes to leave Jeremy Bath's pay unchanged

The CEO will not receive a pay rise this year.

AAP

First homebuyer shared equity scheme clears lower house

A shared equity scheme allowing first homebuyers to buy a property with a two per cent deposit has passed the House of Representatives.

AAP

Tax cut changes to be put to test as by-election looms

Controversial tax cuts will be front of mind for by-election voters as they prepare to go to the polls just days after the passage of the reforms.

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The Guardian - AU

Deal allows police to march in parade – as it happened

This blog is now closed.

Newcastle Herald

'Greedy developers, a dangerous roadway and a council that doesn't care'

Residents say the development will lead to a serious crash, or worse.

The Guardian - AU

Australian voters are increasingly driven by issues rather than party loyalty – and that’s bad news for the old political order

Climate crisis deniers beware! These days, the environment and other traditionally left-leaning issues are more likely to be front of mind when Australians – young and old – head to the polls

The Guardian - AU

Muslim peak bodies in NSW and Victoria reject invitations to premiers’ iftar dinners

Exclusive: Australian National Imams Council and Islamic Council of Victoria say they will not attend Ramadan events amid ‘frustration’ in Muslim communities over response to Gaza conflict

AAP

Aussies to keep more of what they earn as tax cuts pass

Low and middle income earners are guaranteed bigger tax cuts after changes championed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese cleared federal parliament.

Newcastle Herald

'Difficult' decision on 120-lot estate swings in developer's favour

All 26 public submissions objected to the proposal.

Newcastle Herald

New phone tower to dial residents out west into better reception

The 35-metre tower is expected to deliver better connectivity.

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