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Labor hears local health committee's MRI licence plea

After more than a year of campaigning, the pleas from Maitland's community-run local health committee are being answered.

Newcastle Herald

Inflation sparks power price hike debate

Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.

AAP

Hydrogen hubs put the Hunter 'right in the game'

Labor will match the $82million in funding for a Hunter Super Hydrogen hub, that has the potential to attract 2500 jobs in coming decades.

Newcastle Herald

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Calling the safeguard mechanism a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ is a scare campaign and an argument for inaction

Scott Morrison is criticising the Coalition’s own climate policy – it’s just one that has barely been used

The Guardian - AU

'Bias' accusation in council media policy

Three councillors said they felt Labor representatives were given more opportunities to act for the council at media events.

Newcastle Herald

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews silent on IBAC questioning as draft report slams Labor culture

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews would not comment on reports that he was interviewed by Victoria's anti-corruption watchdog over cultural issues within the Labor party.

ABC News

One Nation won’t preference moderate Liberal MPs in key seats

Decision comes after Liberals preference the Jacqui Lambie Network, labelled ‘green-left’ by Pauline Hanson, over One Nation

The Guardian - AU

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Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than Labor did. Is that correct?

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than the previous Labor government. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at his claim.

ABC News

Vic premier mute on leaked IBAC report

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has declined to comment on a leaked anti-corruption commission's report into the state's Labor Party.

AAP

Frydenberg expects ‘close’ battle to hold seat as Labor cost of living attacks continue – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

ABC News

Climate change and aged care key election issues in town hall debate in seat of Brisbane

The LNP's Trevor Evans campaigned hard on climate change at a town hall debate in the seat of Brisbane last night after Labor and the Greens doubled their vote last election in what is the "youngest" electorate in the country.

ABC News

Rental crisis in marginal Gilmore seat has homeless people calling for more action ahead of election

A campground in Moruya, in the federal electorate of Gilmore, is a refuge for Perry and dozens of families without homes. They're desperate to know what the next government will do to solve the housing crisis.

ABC News

Morning mail: private schools had ‘extra $10bn funding’, 1.6% of rentals affordable on minimum wage, Putin warns west of retaliation

Thursday: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding, report shows. Plus: Emmanuel Macron dodges bag of tomatoes in Paris

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Hunter candidates back net zero target

The Nationals' James Thomson and Labor's Dan Repacholi have expressed support for their parties' 2050 targets.

Newcastle Herald

Business waiting for detail on Labor climate plan

Labor's plan to cut emissions has provoked a Groundhog Day talkfest about jobs and carbon taxes, but Tomago Aluminium boss Matt Howell says it is unclear what impact, if any, the policy will have on his company.

AAP

PM must own up to inflation cause: Labor

The prime minister asks voters to trust the LNP as they brace for an interest rate rise but Labor says he must own up to his government's economic failures.

The Guardian - AU

In 2019 inequality was a big federal election issue. Now it’s off the radar

How does your area compare for housing stress, socioeconomic disadvantage and income? In the first of a series about Australian electorates, we look at inequality and wealth

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The Guardian - AU

Labor ‘gravely concerned’ by Karen Andrews’ claim about potential China election interference

Kristina Keneally says home affairs minister must clarify comments or brief Labor on intelligence reporting of foreign interference

The Guardian - AU

Coalition climate policy forced big polluters to pay $15m for carbon credits in past year

Scott Morrison says Labor wants to use government safeguard mechanism as a ‘sneaky carbon tax’ but it is already making big business pay for offsets

The Guardian - AU

Greens to push for coal export levy if they hold balance of power

Adam Bandt to unveil minor party’s climate policy including making Australia a ‘renewable energy superpower’ and net zero by 2035

The Guardian - AU

In kaleidoscopic Longman, the status quo is dead. Who will voters turn to?

There is a diversity of views in this seat north of Brisbane. But some issues people care about are not on the radar of the major parties

The Guardian - AU

Private schools received an extra $10bn funding in Coalition ‘special deals’, study finds

Exclusive: Public schools underfunded by at least $6.5bn a year while non-government schools received transitional funding after Gonski 2.0 reforms

Reuters

Brazil eyes social security plan for mobile app workers

Brazil's government is studying the creation of a social-security system for mobile app workers, especially for delivery and transportation services, Labor Minister Jose Carlos Oliveira said on Wednesday.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Warring within Coalition over 2050 target brings some gold dust for 'teals'

“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his party colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition.

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