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Labor wins Aston byelection; NSW election and Trump polling updates

With 44% of enrolled voters counted in today’s Aston federal byelection, the ABC has Labor expected to win by 53.4-46.6 over the Liberals, a 6.3% swing to Labor from the 2022 general election. This includes ordinary election day votes only, no pre-polls or postals.

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ABC declares win for Labor’s Mary Doyle in historic Aston by-election

Labor will claim the federal seat of Aston in a historic by-election win that has dealt a blow to the Liberal Party and leader Peter Dutton.

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Labor's Mary Doyle snatches historic victory in Aston by-election in Melbourne's outer east

Labor has claimed victory in the federal seat of Aston, the first time in more than a century that a government has won a seat from the opposition at a by-election.

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NSW Labor falls just short of an absolute majority after Libs squeak home in two seats

The newly-elected NSW Labor government will not secure a majority in parliament, with counting in three close seats pushing two into Liberal territory. A

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NSW Labor falls short of majority after two seats are called for Liberal party

Ryde is the only count still in dispute as the Liberals hold on to Holsworthy and Terrigal, ABC election analyst Antony Green says

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NSW government calls for Mark Latham to apologise, after no remorse over homophobic tweets

After going to ground on Friday amid calls to apologise, One Nation NSW leader Mark Latham went on another Twitter tirade this morning where he gave no indication he would back down.

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ABC analyst Antony Green calls tight Terrigal for Liberals after 'rollercoaster' NSW election count

Incumbent Adam Crouch has won the former Liberal stronghold of Terrigal after weathering a big swing to Labor at the NSW election, says ABC analyst Antony Green.

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Aston by-election voters could determine if Peter Dutton has a future as opposition leader

Polls have closed and counting has begun in the April Fools' Day by-election in Aston, which is shaping up as no laughing matter for Peter Dutton. The

The New Daily

NSW Labor fails to win majority in election as Terrigal and Holsworthy called for Liberal party

Labor falls short of a majority government in New South Wales as two of the remaining three seats go to the Liberal party — now only Ryde remains in doubt.

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Re-elected NSW MP facing sex-assault charges may be referred to privileges committee

The NSW government is considering referring independent MP Gareth Ward to the privileges committee after he was re-elected as the representative for Kiama

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Labor claims Aston win, throwing Dutton’s Liberal leadership into question – as it happened

Labor’s Mary Doyle has two-party preferred swing of at least 6% in the count on Saturday evening. This blog is now closed

The Guardian - AU

Great Koala National Park to go ahead following Labor's NSW election win — here's what you need to know

The Great Koala National Park looks likely to go ahead after a decade of campaigning by conservationists. But the NSW forestry industry, which logs in the proposed park area, is likely to be impacted.

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Michael Pascoe: David Pocock offers sense amid stupidity on housing

Unsurprisingly, the fate of the Albanese Government’s election gimmick excuse for a housing policy has fallen into the standard Canberra sideshow of

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Gareth Ward may be referred to privileges committee

The NSW government is considering referring independent MP-elect Gareth Ward to the privileges committee as counting continues after the state election.

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Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset

The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win.

The Guardian - AU

‘Vile’ Mark Latham tweet could be grounds for vilification complaint under NSW law, experts say

Comment has been widely condemned, but constitutional law expert says sacking is unlikely

The Guardian - AU

Glitch or death spiral: can the Liberal party brand be revived?

Tasmania is the only state or territory where the party remains in power. What must it do to ‘right’ the conservative ship?

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The closer you looked at Canberra this week, the uglier it got – especially MPs’ behaviour

The Coalition sees advantage in suggesting both sides are as bad as each other and Australian politics is as nasty as ever

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The Guardian - AU

The IPL is back, and the imperial march of franchise cricket continues unabated

As the IPL strides other cricket adapts, rationalises or dies. How does Australia reckon with this rapidly changing landscape?

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The Ferguson Report: Greens save $10b on housing so they can spend $10b on housing later

The Greens have shut the front door on Labor's $10 billion public housing fund because it lacks a rooftop veggie patch. "Trust us," said a Green. "Zero

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A ‘broken’ Liberal Party enters Aston by-election as a feuding, fading rabble

Saturday's Aston by-election looms as a yet another test of the Liberal Party's increasingly fragile position in Australian politics, and for its leader

Newcastle Herald

Another hit for skate park project as construction company collapses

City of Newcastle said it was waiting for formal notification from the company.

The Guardian - AU

Ministers should explain ‘legal basis’ for Australia going to war to avoid another Iraq, inquiry says

Committee recommends changing government’s processes but stops short of calling for binding parliamentary vote

AAP

Proposed Hobart stadium couldn't host Test, ODI cricket

The fixed roof on a planned $715 million stadium in Hobart means it won't be able to host major cricket fixtures.

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Premier, PM condemn Latham’s ‘hateful speech’

NSW Premier Chris Minns has joined the condemnation of a now-deleted tweet from NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham as "vile and shameful", saying the

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