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After weeks of confusion and chaos, Tasmania heads back to the polls on July 19

The Tasmanian government has called a state election for July 19, the fourth in a little over seven years.

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A reversal in US climate policy will send renewables investors packing – and Australia can reap the benefits

President Donald Trump is trying to unravel the signature climate policy of his predecessor Joe Biden, the Inflation Reduction Act, as part of a sweeping bid to dismantle the United States’ climate ambition.

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‘Hard to measure and difficult to shift’: the government’s big productivity challenge

Higher productivity has quickly emerged as an economic reform priority for Labor’s second term.

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Parties in full swing, tough path to election majority

Tasmania's major parties face an uphill battle to get the swings required to rule in majority after the upcoming election, polling suggests.

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WA senator Dorinda Cox accuses Greens of being ‘deeply racist’ and says ‘I am not a bully’

Senator who defected to Labor says Greens have ‘toxic culture’ and have failed First Nations people

The Guardian - AU

Flying shoes, a viral BLM speech and that leather jacket: Q+A’s most memorable moments

The ABC’s storied panel show is ending after 18 years – but its polarising topics and infamous arguments will live on in Australia’s collective memory

The Guardian - AU

Parts of Australia are suffering another devastating drought, but you wouldn’t know it in the cities

It’s not so much that rural and metro communities hold different opinions about climate change but rather they are holding completely different conversations

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Labor’s win at the 2025 federal election was its biggest since 1943, with its largest swings in the cities

We now have the (almost!) final results from the 2025 federal election - with only Bradfield still to be completely resolved.

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Embattled premier's request for early election granted

Tasmanian voters are heading to the polls for the fourth time in seven years after the beleaguered Liberal premier was granted an early election.

AAP

While friends were partying, Conor was preparing for court. His case has now prompted Labor to act on family violence

Exclusive: Victorian government moves to reform law that sees young people lose family violence intervention order protection upon turning 18

The Guardian - AU

'We need your help': premier's call to business leaders

Business leaders have been urged to pressure coalition MPs to fix a virtually insolvent insurance scheme protecting one in four Australian workers.

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Neither glib lines nor warm thoughts can hide the cynicism of Labor’s North West Shelf decision

Albanese’s commitment to the climate crisis appears too often to be built on the idea that being better than the Coalition is enough – but that’s not how it works

The Guardian - AU

Family law reform to stop pets being weaponised

Family pets being weaponised in relationship break ups to further perpetuate domestic violence will be halted under new law reforms.

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'Absolute fighter': deputy premier in new cancer battle

A state government deputy premier who's confronting her second major health battle in recent years is urging women to stay up to date with breast cancer checks.

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'Options considered': state's snap election call on ice

A state has been left in political limbo, with a Liberal minority premier's request for an early election being considered by the governor.

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PM commits to 'lasting change' in second-term agenda

In his first major speech since Labor's election triumph, Anthony Albanese says he will build on his first term to deliver reforms across the nation.

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Tasmanians face a fourth election in seven years – but here are two alternatives to fix the political impasse

Liberal premier Jeremy Rockliff will ask for a fresh poll after a no-confidence motion moved by Labor’s Dean Winter. Let’s walk through how an election could yet be avoided

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Should young Australians be worried about Labor’s superannuation tax changes?

The government wants to double the earnings tax on balances above $3m. How will young workers be affected?

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Albanese says the government’s focus on delivering commitments is essential to reinforce faith in democracy

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his second term government is “focused on delivery” of its commitments, declaring this is important not only for the economy but also for Australians’ faith in our democracy.

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Australia engaged in ‘unprecedented’ level of surveillance of Chinese flotilla, Marles says – as it happened

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Greens strike conciliatory tone on super tax changes

The Greens have pointed to the mandate won by Labor at the federal election in their willingness to have good-faith discussions about proposed changes to super.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Trump sends armed troops into LA; how data brokers get your number; Alcaraz wins epic French Open final

National guard deployed in LA over immigration protests; Victorian Labor MP Emma Vulin hopes to drive change on voluntary assisted dying; Carlos Alcaraz defends French Open tennis title

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Liberals back embattled premier, election call looms

All roads lead to a fourth election in seven years for Tasmania after the island state's Liberal minority premier lost the support of parliament.

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‘I’m not done fighting’: diagnosed with MND, Victorian MP Emma Vulin still has a lot to achieve

After seeing the parliament made more accessible, the 45-year-old wants to help usher in changes to the state’s voluntary assisted dying laws

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Former federal Liberal MP Bridget Archer recruited by Rockliff for snap Tasmania poll

Archer lost Bass to Labor at the federal election and is a moderate ally of the premier who suffered a no confidence vote last week

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