REVEALED: 10 | Vintage Vibes

'Still have a punt': Labor spruiks gambling reforms

Contentious gambling reforms are finally within sight of the winning post for the government as its brushes off criticism from the cross bench and advocates.

AAP · Aug 19

First Nations MP resigns from NT parliament, accusing government of passing laws which are ‘dehumanising, oppressing and destroying’ Indigenous people

Yolngu independent Yiŋiya Guyula accused the CLP of ‘contributing to the breakdown of our culture and people, in what is becoming a slow genocide’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19

Last Australian state to make Easter Sunday a holiday

Easter Sunday will become a public holiday in every Australian jurisdiction after a state parliament vote that has been hailed as a win for workers.

AAP · Aug 19

Afternoon Update: Labor and Coalition strike gambling deal; fallout continues from Sydney Swans Melbourne incident; and restaurant of the year

Crossbench and Greens criticise ‘cowardly and careless’ deal restricting gambling ads, saying it does not go far enough

The Guardian - AU · Aug 18

'You are failing us': veteran concern over health cap

Ex-ADF advocates are continuing to push for a $5000 limit on allied healthcare for veterans to be removed, with concerns it could lead to further deaths.

AAP · Aug 18

'Adult-centric' violence services not made for children

An "adult-centric" approach to domestic and family violence is failing Australian children, who are facing wait times of up to six months to access support.

AAP · Aug 18

'Served Canberra well': no need to heed MP's self-government review call, ACT govt says

Lukewarm reaction to call for 'everything on the table' probe.

The Canberra Times · Aug 18

Grand final week not the time for All Stars: players

Indigenous All Stars Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow and Jamal Fogarty have warned against making the match part of a grand-final week extravaganza, fearing a player drain.

AAP · Aug 18

Hanson's tobacco tax cut backed as black market thrives

One Nation is pledging to slash the tobacco excise by 75 per cent, which an expert predicts could spark a crackdown on the illicit cigarette trade.

AAP · Aug 18

Severe weather warning for northern Victoria – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 17