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NSW Labor wants to ban phones in schools

The school mobile phone ban in NSW will extend to high school students if the Labor Party is elected in March.

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Daniel Andrews's legacy could be immortalised in bronze, but there's a tightening Victorian election to win first

Victoria's Labor premier is fighting for a third term in office after an extraordinary four years that saw him become one of the most recognisable — and controversial — faces in Australia. Will he be able to pull it off?

ABC News

‘It’s not tokenism’: why these young candidates are contesting the Victorian election

They face questions about their experience but these would-be MPs are adamant they’re seeking proper representation

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Victorian Labor loses ‘Matthew Guy’ Facebook page after using it for $115,000 worth of attack ads

The party has spent three times more than the Liberals on political advertising on the platform

The Guardian - AU

CSIRO chief’s exit offers Labor rare opportunity to alter direction of Australia’s science agency

New chief executive will have their work cut out for them after what some scientists call ‘painful’ change under Larry Marshall

The Guardian - AU

Vic Libs deny knowing candidate's links

The state director of the Victorian Liberal Party says he was not aware of a candidate's link to the City Builders Church when she was pre-selected.

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Victorian Liberal leader dumps candidate linked to conservative church a week out from state election

Matthew Guy announces Renee Heath will not sit in party room following newspaper investigation into City Builders Church

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Why the inner-Melbourne seat of Richmond could be 'critical' on Victorian election night

From public housing towers to trendy cafe strips, the seat of Richmond covers a diverse set of communities. Winning their support could prove critical for those vying to win government or the balance of power after next week's election.

ABC News

Victoria on teal tsunami watch in election

The federal political landscape was reshaped by a teal wave and the Victorian election will be the first real test of whether the states are on notice as well.

AAP

Some relief for temporary visa holders

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has made some changes to travel restrictions for refugees on temporary protection visas but broader issues remain.

AAP

The cost of losing the politics of pokies in the gaming machine capital of Australia

Despite moves to reform the system by the NSW premier, two MPs doubt that much will change

The Guardian - AU

Victoria election report card, week three: Ibac referrals, teal legal win and a preference whisperer stung

Our three guest panellists give their verdict on how the parties performed in the third week of the 2022 state election campaign

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews on placing women at the forefront of the ‘ugliest’ campaign he’s fought as leader

In an exclusive interview, Victoria’s premier worries about the rise of extremism and says his reform agenda is not over

The Guardian - AU

Government secures first free TAFE deals

A federal government plan to deliver thousands of free training places next year is coming to fruition with deals struck with state governments.

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If you care about nature in Victoria, this is your essential state election guide

If we learnt anything from the past federal election, it’s that Australians care about climate change and nature. A survey released this week suggests the same dynamic is at play as we head into the Victorian state election.

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Eugowra sparks flood-zone building debate

The NSW Premier says a blanket ban on flood-plain development is not helpful after the Eugowra disaster, while Labor vows it will stop it if voted into power.

The Guardian - AU

Victoria’s state election campaign has become hideously ugly. What happened to the battle of ideas?

There have been Ibac referrals, legal challenges and revelations about backroom dealings – and that was just in a few hours on Thursday

ABC News

Glen Druery defends Victorian election preference deals, feels 'betrayed' by video leak

'Preference whisperer' Glenn Druery says he has met with senior staff and politicians from the Liberal and Labor parties and says he feels "betrayed" by a leaked video of him discussing deals.

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Sydney Metro tunnel standard unsafe: Labor

Sydney Metro commuters could be at risk as tunnels don't measure up to Australian safety standards and could prove deadly during a fire, NSW Labor says.

AAP

Vic Libs leader, VEC at odds over probe

The Victorian Electoral Commission and Liberal Leader Matthew Guy are at odds over a donation-based investigation referred to the corruption watchdog.

Newcastle Herald

Puppy farm laws weakened with changes

The bill's aim was to address the oversupply of companion animals.

The Guardian - AU

Minister rebuked for saying letters telling asylum seekers to leave Australia were sent ‘accidentally’

Greens senator labels letters ‘disgraceful’ as Liberal MP accuses Clare O’Neil of ‘throwing her department under the bus’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: mining industry’s windfall tax threat; Victoria’s messy politics; and a Christmas gift guide

It’s déjà vu with a mining lobby warning that harks back to the ad campaign against the Rudd government

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tim Colebatch, Kos Samaras and Sumeyya Ilanbey on the Victorian Election

Victorians go to the polls on November 26, with the Andrews government seeking a third term.

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Nine days from Victorian election, a new poll gives Labor a modest lead; US Republicans win House

The Victorian election will be held in nine days, on November 26. A Redbridge poll for The Herald Sun, conducted October 31 to November 6 from a sample of 1,189, gave Labor a 53.5-46.5 lead. Primary votes had an initial 10.4% undecided.

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