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Power and electionsParliament & legislation 8Elections & polls 7Local government 5Government & cabinet 3Parties & leaders 2
PolicyClimate & energy policy 3Economy & budget 2Housing 2Immigration & borders 2
InternationalDiplomacy & summits 5Sanctions 2UN & international bodies 1
AccountabilityCourts & the constitution 4Protests & civil rights 2Scandals & corruption 1
Australia 8 More in Australia
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Inside the south-west Sydney Labor branch threatening to topple a sitting MPWith one MP facing the end of his political life, Campbelltown’s deputy mayor has led a surge in… 2 sources · The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age
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Do Australians actually want cheaper housing? We're finding out fastIs the housing market about affordability or wealth? The battle between those desperate for house prices to drop…
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Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidateThe former coalminer’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ sparked wide criticism, but his party has shown no…
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NRL investigates after Eels recruit Leniu allegedly abuses officialThere is further drama from Samoa prop Spencer Leniu’s wild night against the Kangaroos, which could result in… 2 sources · The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age
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Housing and AI shocks have arrived for Australia’s middle classThis week has laid bare the accelerating housing correction and the arrival of an AI jobs shock. It…
Elections & polls 6 More in Elections & polls
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Minns vows to open 100 long-day childcare centres if re-electedThe Minns government will open 100 new long-day childcare centres in areas where there is high demand and…
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'Politics can be tough': Luxon farewells outgoing National heavyweights"One of the hardest parts of this election came this week, when we said goodbye to some giants…
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The 16 MPs (likely) to be voted out of ParliamentEven as Parliament looks likely to grow to 131 MPs, several who have been there for the last…
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Every seat gone: Nationals face a One Nation reckoning in NSWAs One Nation surges in the regions and Liberal allies jump ship, polling suggests the NSW Nationals could…
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Voters sour on MMP - and Luxon’s U-turn - in wake of election controversyStuff survey shows appetite for electoral reform and questions about trust over Opportunity backtrack.
New Zealand 6 More in New Zealand
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Wellington’s Moa Point wastewater treatment plant back up and running after February disasterThe city council and Tiaki Wai face criminal charges that carry a potential $100m fine.
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New Zealand election: A government by Christmas is the present New Zealand needs – Cecilia RobinsonOPINION: Count more votes on election night to speed up the result.
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Paul Goldsmith’s life in politics: The inspiring, the bleak, and John Key telling him to ‘shut up’'I was snapped once fast asleep with my mouth slightly open. I said I was concentrating.'…
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Microsoft outage: ‘Improvements’ for Outlook and other services around globeImmigration New Zealand had paused all visa applications until further notice.
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Microsoft outage: Outlook and other services show signs of recoveryImmigration New Zealand had paused all visa applications until further notice.
Parliament & legislation 4 More in Parliament & legislation
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Christopher Luxon’s parting words for outgoing National MPsThe National leader farewelled 'giants of the party' with a blue heart emoji…
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The 16 MPs (likely) voted out of ParliamentWith special votes still being counted, these incumbents are dusting off their resumes for life after government.
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Election 2026: At least 35 Māori MPs elected, setting a new Parliament recordThe proportion of Māori MPs has risen over the years – but has it topped out?
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Pacific MPs across political spectrum pledge to work hard for 'our communities'A senior Green MP says Pasifika voters have rewarded those with a track record of dealing with their…
United Kingdom 4 More in United Kingdom
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Gordon returns at no.10 for Wallabies’ crunch clash with ScotlandHaving recovered from a broken leg, Carter Gordon is back in the Wallabies’ starting, and so too is… 2 sources · The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age
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Jess Wilson and the Blazing Stump: country pub voters give would-be premier a reality check (and a daiquiri)Instead of participating in a leaders debate, the Liberal took the ‘Jess Express’ to a key seat where…
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The NSW premier has shown Trumpian disdain for the damage burning coal is causing – and it may backfire on him | Bob BrownChris Minns has gone out of his way to help ban peaceful protest in Newcastle, the world’s biggest…
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Coal protest to go ahead on harbour after court rejects police objectionsThe NSW Supreme Court has approved a planned climate protest on Newcastle Harbour, dismissing a bid by NSW…
Climate & energy policy 3 More in Climate & energy policy
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COP31 hears 1.5°C overshoot not an option for Pacific"Every fraction of a degree we warm brings a catastrophe," Marshall Islands President says.
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Can pornography help save Tasmania’s rainforests? Kirsha Kaechele hopes soThe ‘first lady’ of Hobart’s Museum of Old and New Art has launched an OnlyFans portal with an…
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Albanese and Bowen caught in hot mic gaffeThe PM and his energy minister were clearly unaware the microphone was on when they joked about where… 2 sources · The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald
Diplomacy & summits 2 More in Diplomacy & summits
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BREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. officialBREAKING NEWS: Trump to attend trilateral meeting in China with Xi, Putin: U.S. official Read full story here…
4 sources · Kyodo News, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald, Times of India
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Albanese and Bowen in hot mic gaffe at COP31The Prime Minister's office says Anthony Albanese and Chris Bowen were sharing a joke when a private conversation…
Government & cabinet 2 More in Government & cabinet
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The fractured Albanese-Chalmers relationship and growing calls for a Labor resetA treacherous economic picture has damaged the dynamic between the prime minister and treasurer. But this is also…
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MMP is ‘stuffed’, according to some. And support for change is growingThere is an appetite for some sort of change - either stricter rules or a complete overhaul -…
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Anthony Albanese’s coffee diplomacy can’t remove shadow of domestic politics at Cop31The Australian prime minister’s use of traditional skills – and free flat whites – has brought success in…
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Labor aimed for a fairer Australia with its tax changes. As house prices fall, it needs to make the case for them | Tom McIlroyAnthony Albanese jets to the Caribbean and Turkey, leaving angry voters at home dealing with cost-of-living pressures and…
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Former NSW Liberal MP Rory Amon found guilty of raping 13-year-old boyThe 37-year-old was convicted in the state’s supreme court months after a different jury failed to reach a…
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Ex-NSW Liberal MP guilty of raping 13yo boyRory Amon, the former member for Pittwater, stood trial in the NSW Supreme Court this week with the…
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Newsmakers: Rogernomics – the man who changed NZ's economy foreverMore than 40 years after introducing a wave of reforms that transformed our economy, Sir Roger Douglas has…
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