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As South Australians go to the polls this weekend, federal political strategists will be scrutinising trends and issues.

Exclusive: Labor would also set aside a fund for ‘unexpected matters’ that ‘require urgent attention’

Prime minister says it would be ‘fine’ for private sector to build new coal power plants if commercially viable

SA's Liberal government closes the book on further major election commitments, releasing its policy costings five days before Saturday's vote and calling on Labor to do the same.

This week’s Newspoll, conducted March 9-12 from a sample of 1,520, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, unchanged since last fortnight. Primary votes were 41% Labor (steady), 35% Coalition (steady), 8% Greens (down one), 3% One Nation (steady), 3% Clive Palmer’s UAP (down one) and 10% for all Others (up two).

As a new Newspoll showed Anthony Albanese drawing level with Scott Morrison as preferred leader, the cost of living has emerged as a major campaign issue.

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Monday: Victorian premier Daniel Andrews will push ahead with a paid sick leave trial for workers in insecure employment. Plus: Australia’s top 10 public swimming pools

Exclusive: Victoria’s premier reveals why he is gearing up for a showdown with the Coalition government and business over benefits for casual workers

The former Australian Services Union assistant national secretary gains backing from the United Workers Union

A federal Labor government will provide $22 million to boost advanced manufacturing in Townsville and North Queensland.