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Victorian Newspoll gives Labor big lead three months before election

The Victorian election will be held in three months, on November 26. A Victorian state Newspoll, conducted August 22-25 from a sample of 1,027, gave Labor a 56-44 lead (57.3-42.7 at the 2018 election). Primary votes were 41% Labor (42.9% at election), 36% Coalition (35.2%), 13% Greens (10.7%) and 10%…

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Chinese-owned company Landbridge rejects 'myths and mistruths' about Darwin Port lease

The company that holds the 99-year lease of Darwin Port says it has been the subject of "undeserved" concerns and has hit back at "mistruths", insisting the Chinese government has no influence over its operations.

ABC News

Sydney news: Redeveloped Sydney football stadium opens to public

MORNING BRIEFING: Tens of thousands of people flocked to the redeveloped Sydney Football Stadium yesterday, which opened its gates to the public for the first time since it was controversially demolished and rebuilt.

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The summit needs to get us switching jobs. It'd make most of us better off

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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As the jobs summit talks skills – we predict which occupations will have shortages and surpluses in the next 2 years

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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Summits old and new: what was Bob Hawke's 1983 National Economic Summit about?

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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The physio will see you now. Why health workers need to broaden their roles to fix the workforce crisis

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NSW lawmakers should be dogged about animal welfare in breeding

Breeding dogs to the pedigree standard that is required means that specific breeds have pushed-in faces, low hips and short legs.

Newcastle Herald

Labor is sending mixed messages on energy – and some of it sounds like climate denial

The release of vast new areas along the Australian coast for oil and gas exploration is undermining proclamations about creating a cleaner economy

The Guardian - AU

Is education or immigration the answer to our skills shortage? We asked 50 economists

This article is part of The Conversation’s series looking at Labor’s jobs summit. Read the other articles in the series here.

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Australia to probe 'broken' industrial relations at jobs summit

Australia's new government will consider reforms to the country's "broken" industrial bargaining system at a jobs summit this week, Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Sunday.

Reuters

Abbott rallies Vic Libs after poor polling

Victorian Opposition Leader Matthew Guy has received a vote of confidence from former prime minister Tony Abbott ahead of the November state election.

AAP

Pocock urges Labor to scrap tax cuts – as it happened

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As the ACT prepares to decriminalise most drugs, experiences from Portugal and Oregon offer contrasting lessons

Portugal and the US offer contrasting lessons in what might unfold in Canberra when it decriminalises hard drugs, and police remain split on whether the plan will work.

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The Guardian - AU

Seachangers and migrants have transformed Victoria since 2018. What does that mean for the election?

External and internal migration, Covid-driven moves from the inner city and the rise of millennials have changed the electorate drastically

The Guardian - AU

Rare metals, racehorses and vintage cars: the peculiars of pecuniary interests in Canberra

Designed to provide transparency, the register of pecuniary interests can offer insights into what makes our politicians tick, and tock

The Guardian - AU

Albanese meets with NBA legend in support of Indigenous voice – as it happened

Greens call for immediate pay rises for minimum wage earners; 86 Covid deaths reported. This blog is now closed

Newcastle Herald

The public must be told why Paul Broad has resigned from Snowy Hydro to government silence

Paul Broad and Labor's hydrogen plan

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Business lobby calls to open temporary skilled migration to all jobs earning more than $90,000

Business Council of Australia also calls for migrant intake boost as Greens set up Senate standoff to raise wages in female-dominated industries

AAP

Andrews on track for third term: Newspoll

The latest Newspoll by The Australian suggests Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews would be returned to government for a third term.

Newcastle Herald

Snowy Hydro chief Paul Broad resigns over Kurri power plant vision

Snowy Hydro chief executive Paul Broad has sensationally resigned following a falling out with energy minister Chris Bowen over the government's vision for the $1.3billion Hunter Power Project.

The Guardian - AU

Does an inquiry into Morrison’s secret ministries risk taking focus off more pressing issues?

Albanese may be setting up a standoff over whether the former PM will cooperate but the greatest pitfall for Labor could be distraction

The Guardian - AU

Queensland resources minister approves expansion of New Acland coalmine

New Hope prepares to resume mining operations near Oakey as it seeks water licence, while local landowners respond with dismay

ABC News

Queensland opposition calls on Labor to hand CFMEU donations to anti-bullying charity after protesters entered government building

CFMEU members "forcibly" entered the Transport and Main Roads building on Brisbane's Mary Street and staged a protest ahead of an industry meeting on Tuesday morning, according to a TMR spokesperson.

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Scrapping the stage three tax cuts would save $243bn. How would you spend it?

Tax cuts, or a bullet train, or raising jobseeker to lift hundreds of thousands of people out of poverty? You decide with our interactive guide

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