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Morning Mail: platforms could escape social media age ban, mortgage rates ease, Nadal to retire

Sites will be asked to show that they pose a ‘low risk’ of harm to children; expectation of rate cuts prompts lenders to lower rates

The Guardian - AU

Lee vows no change on VAD as Labor promises more palliative care

Labor says only they would deliver Australia's best VAD laws.

The Canberra Times

Precious heritage lost in run-down city centre

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, October 11, 2024

Newcastle Herald

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NSW police union pushes back at premier’s suggestion pro-Palestine protests divert resources from crime

Police association boss says vast majority of officers at weekend rally were ‘doing user-pay or cancelled rest day’ shifts

The Guardian - AU

Social media platforms with ‘low risk of harm to children’ could escape Albanese government age ban

Communications minister Michelle Rowland says ‘likely’ changes to Online Safety Act ‘will place onus on platforms, not parents or young people’

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Oil prices could be where the Middle East crisis collides with Australia’s cost-of-living crisis

Angry, accusatory partisan exchanges over the Middle East war have dominated federal politics this week. But for most ordinary voters the issue remains “over there”.

The Conversation

A step in the right direction: 20km of new footpaths to be built

Council has not only talked the talk, but walked the walk.

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Pressure mounts on man tipped to lead Sunshine State

His party is well ahead in the polls but Queensland's likely-next premier is facing growing calls to clarify his stance on divisive social issues.

AAP

Ninety-day processing time urged for all refugees

Long wait times for asylum-seekers to be considered refugees is inefficient and taxing, with a committee recommending it should be done in 90 days.

AAP

Drinking in public to become a crime again in territory

The Northern Territory government is planning the criminalisation of public drinking while also making alcohol cheaper to buy.

AAP

Labor barks out a pro-dog message - but will it get tails wagging?

Labor promises upgrades of dog facilities if it wins the election

The Canberra Times

Embattled Liberal leader boosted as Labor vote 'tanks'

Staring down a possible leadership coup, John Pesutto has steered the Victorian coalition to its best poll result in seven years as support for Labor plummets.

AAP

Morning Mail: senior government adviser ‘sacked’, Florida braces for storm of the century, Minns faces protest over protests

Richard Marles’ chief of staff Jo Tarnawsky says she was barred from her office without warning; Florida threatened with 4.5m storm surge

The Guardian - AU

Libs promise to hand back Boomanulla Oval as part of First Nations plan

Opposition also promises more funding for Winnunga Nimmityjah.

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'Smacks of an ambush': Ross Kerridge stripped of lord mayoral powers

All 10 Greens, Liberal and Labor councillors voted for the rollback.

The Canberra Times

Greens hopeful of 'reset' on pokies debate as Labor touts steep cuts

Cuts to machine numbers made no dent in gambling harm, research found.

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns faces backlash from Labor MPs over ‘incredibly dangerous’ push to ban costly protests

Exclusive: Anthony D’Adam says civil liberties would be threatened if police could reject rallies based on cost and MPs are afraid to speak out in support of Palestine

The Guardian - AU

‘It was a dream until it was a nightmare’: Richard Marles’ chief of staff alleges she was barred from her office

Jo Tarnawsky alleges that after complaining to the deputy PM about colleagues’ behaviour she was left in employment limbo

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The Guardian - AU

David Crisafulli faces questions about LNP’s transgender plans after party official’s email revealed

Exclusive: Opposition is refusing to comment on message to members on Queensland election eve promoting ban on puberty blockers for minors

The Guardian - AU

Senate backs international student cap bill but wants to remove power over Australian course enrolment limits

Committee notes concern about ‘practicaity’ of imposing limits on numbers amid financial losses for universities

AAP

'Handmaid's Tale': abortion law repeal call slammed

The heat is on Queensland's opposition leader as a conservative crossbench vows to challenge abortion laws in the likely event of a change in government.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Payman launches political party; Australian university rankings tumble; and Indonesia’s sandalwood ponies

Payman says Australia’s Voice will focus on ‘progressive reform’ in areas including housing, education, tax and cost of living

The Canberra Times

Fatima Payman's new political party won't rule out ACT

An agenda for Australia's Voice will be revealed in "due course".

The Guardian - AU

Kouta, scooters and shouting over breakfast: promises and insults fly at a Melbourne mayoral candidate forum

One says Docklands’ ferris wheel will spin again, another defended a free coffee proposal. Then came the name-calling

Newcastle Herald

Councillors pick two former mayors to lead Central Coast Council

It only took two motions for controversy to emerge.

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