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Four new councillors join Lake Mac ranks for first meeting of new term

Here's what's on the agenda for the first council meeting since September's election.

Newcastle Herald

Labor pitches $365m for 50 new GP clinics to woo voters

Two weeks out from election day, Queensland Labor has made a bold pitch to open 50 bulk-billing GP clinics as the opposition eyes a new dam in the southeast.

AAP

After 23 years of Labor, independents could be kingmaker in tense ACT election battle

Some progressive voters have change on their mind – but they don’t want an ‘it’s time’ effect to unwind wins on climate, voluntary assisted dying and abortion

The Guardian - AU

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Olympic clock ticking for Queensland election winners

Time is not running out for Brisbane 2032 but the clock will soon be ticking for whoever claims the October 26 Queensland election to ensure a Games success.

AAP

Inside the contradictory world of the ACT's independent parties

Why independent candidates have had to start political parties.

The Canberra Times

Lord mayor's 'deliberate ambush' claim causes quite the Ker-fuffle

'The lord mayor is not elected to be a dictator.'

Newcastle Herald

Lobster deal not enough as more China trade championed

China's door is back open for Australian rock lobster fishers, but the trade minister wants more producers tagging along too.

AAP

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Victorian Liberals had been bracing for a leadership spill. Now voters have thrown John Pesutto a lifeline

Some in the party were concerned the Moira Deeming defamation trial had aired too much dirty laundry – but new polling suggests voters are focused elsewhere

The Guardian - AU

NT government denies that planned crime reforms are form of ‘racial control’

Former NT attorney general alleges Country Liberal party is planning law-and-order changes aimed at controlling Indigenous people

The Guardian - AU

Greens, Labor have 'thumbed their nose at the citizens'

McCloy's assessment: I wish Cr Kerridge well, but feel dreadfully sorry for him

Newcastle Herald

'There's a lot of people who are frustrated': Can Lee break a 23-year drought?

It's been a long time since the Liberals have governed in the ACT.

The Canberra Times

Sky News’ Sharri Markson tells Benjamin Netanyahu Labor is ‘hostile’ to Israel in ‘confidential’ meeting

Markson says sit-down with Israel’s PM like meeting ‘Winston Churchill during his fight against the Nazis’. Plus: News Corp reprints cartoon found to be offensive

The Guardian - AU

Sleight of hand concern over gambling ban commitment

A leading advocate for Australian gambling reform has warned against any attempt to water down a response to a landmark report recommending a betting ad ban.

AAP

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

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The Canberra Times

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

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

Newcastle Herald

Precious heritage lost in run-down city centre

Letters and Short Takes: Friday, October 11, 2024

The Guardian - AU

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’

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The Conversation

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”.

Newcastle Herald

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

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

AAP

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.

The Canberra Times

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

Labor promises upgrades of dog facilities if it wins the election

AAP

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.

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