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NT chief minister says Omicron ‘too infectious’ for lockdowns to work as nation records at least 88 Covid deaths – As it happened

All the day’s news as it unfolded

The Guardian - AU

COVID updates: Get up to speed on all the coronavirus news from across Australia — as it happened

The latest information about the coronavirus pandemic from across Australia and the globe — as it happened.

ABC News

Industry stakeholders strike deal that could lead to pay rise for Australian aged care workers

Consensus statement lodged in support of case arguing for pay rises across the sector, though health department declined to participate

The Guardian - AU

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Labor’s lone wolf: Anthony Albanese embarks on the fight of his life

Is Albanese ready to be prime minister? And, if he is, can he win? On the road with the stubborn, headstrong and sentimental Labor leader

The Guardian - AU

Letters: Save our beach from being loved to death

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

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Labor, Greens oppose migration changes

The Morrison government faces a further battle to get through parliament new powers to refuse or cancel the visas of non-citizens convicted of serious crimes.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Tanya Plibersek on parents' role in reducing violence against women

As election year opens, Michelle Grattan speaks with Tanya Plibersek, Labor’s spokeswoman on education and women, about the opposition’s agenda in these two critical areas.

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The Coalition Has Promised A $1B Great Barrier Reef Fund But Fails To Address Its Biggest Threat

Scott Morrison has announced the nine-year investment as an election promise, saying the money will go to reducing threats from pollution in our oceans, and predators such as the crown-of-thorns starfish. Ok cool but like, what about carbon emissions?

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At least 98 deaths on nation’s deadliest day – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morrison government announces $1bn pledge for Great Barrier Reef over the next decade

Coalition investment includes funding for water quality projects, pest management and reef science

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: A royal commission into COVID's handling would serve us well for the future

This month about as many people have died with COVID in Australia – more than 1,000 – as die in the whole of a bad year from influenza.

The Conversation

Labor pledges bushfire zone emergency hub

Anthony Albanese made a pledge for an emergency operations centre during a visit to the NSW south coast on Thursday.

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No decision on ‘fully vaccinated’ definition as at least 72 Covid deaths recorded – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Coalition senators join growing calls for inquiry into Australia’s Covid response

Nationals Matt Canavan and Sam McMahon and Liberal Gerard Rennick back push from the crossbench and Labor

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Minister's cricket trip 'arrogant': Labor

A decision by Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck to attend an Ashes test on the same day he declined a COVID committee hearing has been criticised.

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Ben Waters says 'endless stress' of work for Labor MP Nat Cook led to 'escape' into child abuse material

A former SA Labor staffer who committed "repugnant" child abuse offences says his offending began amid "endless stress" and "exploitation" as an adviser for the opposition. WARNING: This story contains graphic content that readers may find distressing.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Labor ‘will always be better’ than Coalition on health, Anthony Albanese says

Opposition leader’s comments are a sign Labor will outbid Morrison government on health funding in lead-up to election

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Labor can end climate wars, Albanese says

Labor leader Anthony Albanese is optimistic he can put to bed Australia's long-running climate policy wars if he wins power at the looming election.

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SA Labor moves to ban election donations

The South Australia opposition has proposed banning all election donations to political parties.

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Australian opposition leader: China relations won't change

The opposition leader in Australia says its relationship with China will remain difficult even if his center-left Labor Party wins power at elections for the first time in almost a decade

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Paul Bongiorno: Australians deserve better than the best government money can buy

There is something grossly obscene when a billionaire can boast he is already running the most expensive political campaign in Australian history.

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Education and health key to Labor pitch

Anthony Albanese's bid for taking Labor into government is focused on jobs, education, health and restoring trust in the political process.

The Guardian - AU

Labor promises $440m to help students and teachers manage challenges of pandemic

Anthony Albanese says Coalition is ‘slackest government in living memory’ and that if elected, Labor will be a ‘force for good’

The Conversation

Albanese pledges $440 million to help schools and children 'bounce back' and outlines aspirations for a 'legacy'

As attention turns to pupils’ return to the classroom, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise a Labor government would spend $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children.

The Guardian - AU

Fury at backroom deal to usher former Young Liberal into federal seat of Hughes

Plan to avoid NSW preselection to parachute candidates such as Alex Dore into seat held by Craig Kelly shows ‘we are no better’ than Labor, some members say

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