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Political leadership
Labor finally turns around primary vote slide – just
There is a glimmer of hope for the government in the latest Resolve survey. But voters doing it tough want economic solutions.
- by David Crowe
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Gambling
‘Put people first’: Late MP’s husband makes emotional plea on gambling reform
Former Labor MP Peta Murphy pushed for gambling reform until her death last year. Her husband says she “wouldn’t cop” the idea that doing something about it is too hard.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Political leadership
Voters mark down Labor on economic management after RBA rates call
The electorate isn’t convinced by Labor’s handling of the nation’s finances, the latest Resolve Political Monitor shows, although the government’s primary vote rose.
- by David Crowe
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Housing crisis
We can’t rely on the bank of mum and dad to fix housing, says O’Neil
In her first in-depth interview since becoming housing minister, Clare O’Neil says housing affordability is an “economic failure” that has led to a generational crisis.
- by James Massola and David Crowe
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Gambling
‘It’s too much’: Howard urges tobacco-like ban on gambling ads
The former prime minister and sports fan says the spread of gambling and the social harm from it is a serious issue for our country.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Energy
Revealed: Sharpe signed off on rewrite that helped keep Eraring power station open
Just months before it announced the deal to extend the life of Eraring, the NSW government asked the electricity grid operator to undertake more conservative modelling.
- by Max Maddison
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Gambling
Gambling bosses blocked from speaking to PM, Rowland despite $110,000 ‘platinum’ membership
While bankers seek out the treasurer and miners pursue the resources minister at a Labor fundraising event, sports betting figures will not get access to their key targets.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese has finally woken up to the reality that he needs to change, and fast
It’s beyond question that Labor is in trouble, as voters turn away from a blithe prime minister who seems removed from voters’ cost of living concerns. But there are encouraging signs for the party’s supporters.
- by Shaun Carney
Opinion
Public service
The crazy WFH experiment is over. Water coolers are the biggest winners
The nation’s biggest workforce has been ordered back to the office, but I’m not sure I agree with Chris Minns’ mandate.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Public transport
Sydney Trains running red lights put commuters at risk
Data shows there has been an increase in incidents where trains passed red signals, including those where a collision could have occurred.
- by Max Maddison
The billion-dollar pay rise for childcare workers that comes with a catch
Low-paid childcare workers will get a substantial pay rise from the Albanese government just in time for Christmas – if their employers play ball.
- by James Massola