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Hobart AFL stadium business case released, seeking $240 million from federal government

The Tasmanian government reveals its business case it hopes will convince the federal government to shell out $240 million to help pay for a brand new stadium in Hobart, which will in part be modelled on a yet-to-be-finished project in New Zealand.

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Australia-China talks under way, but relationship remains fraught and ripe to ‘explode’

The Australian foreign minister's visit to China has reignited hopes the two countries are on the road to patching up their relationship.

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Grattan on Friday: Liberal post-mortem urges party to address flight of female vote – but not by quotas

The Liberal Party’s review of its election rout has highlighted the party’s broad and deep problem with the female vote, but shied away from recommending quotas to elect more women.

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NSW Labor calls for action on Stockton $6.2m sand plan

'The way forward is there, everyone just needs to do their job,' says Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp.

Newcastle Herald

Liberals' election post-mortem blames COVID-19, scandals and faction warlords for loss

An internal Liberal Party review of the Coalition's devastating election defeat finds Scott Morrison was a decisive factor in the result, and recommends an overhaul of the party organisation to end factional infighting and improve candidate preselections.

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Liberals must regain ground in cities, win back female and Chinese voters: review

The review of the Liberals' disastrous election defeat has been published

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In Voices of Us, Tim Dunlop considers the outsiders re-energising politics – and takes aim at dumbed-down media and do-nothing politicians

Did Bill Shorten lose the unlosable election in 2019 because he was too frank about franking credits? Was John Howard’s defeat in 2007 a voter reaction against WorkChoices?

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Labor mayor slams NSW probe as 'pay back'

A potential NSW Labor MP has angrily criticised a committee investigating him for impropriety and called for a government frontbencher to be sacked.

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One Of 2022’s Great Failures Was That The Rate Of Indigenous Deaths In Custody Increased

The rate of Indigenous deaths in custody rose in 2022, more than 31 years after the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody.

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New beachfront kiosk opens on Bathers Way

Sunnyboy Kiosk is leased and operated by Tom and Nova Carias, who declared the kiosk as "the place to be this summer".

Newcastle Herald

Ex-Labor minister again found corrupt over Hunter Valley mining licences

The court on Tuesday found Macdonald had no reasonable cause or justification to grant two licences to Hunter Valley company Doyles Creek Mining in 2008.

Newcastle Herald

Rudd role takes US ties to 'next level'

Former US ambassador Joe Hockey has welcomed Kevin Rudd's appointment to the position, saying it will elevate American and Australian ties.

AAP

NSW passes bill to help curb power prices

NSW parliament has passed laws empowering the Commonwealth's national energy plan, which will lead to lower power bills for Australian households.

AAP

2022: Australia’s year of living forgetfully

Australians emerged from two years of lockdowns seemingly intent on putting the past behind them and embracing a newfound sense of liberty

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The Morrison government spent a record amount on taxpayer-funded advertising, data reveals

In the lead-up to the May 2022 election, the Coalition government’s advertising spend skyrocketed yet again.

The Guardian - AU

New Victorian Liberal MP tells Labor to ‘get out of churches’ and rails against ‘failed socialist experiment’

Fellow Liberal new arrival Evan Mulholland calls for prison sentences to be scrapped for some drug offences

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View from The Hill: Rudd is highly qualified for Washington, but might find the diplomatic corset constricting

In appointing Kevin Rudd as ambassador to the United States, Anthony Albanese is sending someone with all the qualifications, and more, for what is a highly demanding diplomatic job in extremely uncertain times.

The Guardian - AU

Labor to allow 19,000 refugees to stay permanently in Australia from early 2023

Decision grants people on temporary protection visas rights to social security and reunion with family members

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Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald found guilty of corruptly awarding mining licence

Former NSW Labor minister Ian Macdonald has been found guilty of wilful misconduct after granting a mining licence to a company run by former union boss John Maitland.

AAP

Ex-Labor minister again found corrupt

Former NSW minister Ian Macdonald has again been found guilty of corruptly awarding a preliminary mining licence, but ex-CFMEU boss John Maitland is acquitted.

The Guardian - AU

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd appointed ambassador to the US

Anthony Albanese told reporters the appointment would be seen within the US as a significant one

AAP

Kevin Rudd is Australia's next ambassador to US

Former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd will head to Washington DC next year to take on the role as Australia's newest ambassador to the United States.

AAP

Hint on raising age as Vic parliament sits

Victoria's premier has indicated his government may act alone on raising the age of criminal responsibility as parliament opened with more than 40 newcomers.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s delay on public schools funding deal a ‘betrayal’ of disadvantaged students, advocates say

Australia’s education minister Jason Clare says government still committed to schools getting 100% ‘fair funding’

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Labor just ahead in two Queensland polls and retains large federal poll lead

The Poll Bludger reported on two Queensland polls on December 12. A YouGov poll for The Courier Mail, conducted December 1-8 from a sample of 1,000, had a 50-50 tie, unchanged since June. Primary votes were 38% LNP (steady), 34% Labor (steady), 13% Greens (down one), 11% One Nation (up…

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