Greens concede Prahran as Werribee hangs in the balance A Liberal candidate has wrested an inner-city seat from the Greens in one of two state by-elections, as the other political contest remains too close to call. AAP · Feb 8, 2025
Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Ballots and barbs in by-election litmus test for Labor State Liberals hope voter frustration over living costs and crime will deliver them upsets in two by-elections being held at once in capital city suburbs. AAP · Feb 7, 2025
Misleading and false election ads are legal in Australia. We need national truth in political advertising laws The highly pertinent case of a little-known independent candidate in the Victorian seat of Wannon has exposed a gaping hole in Australia’s electoral laws, which allow for misleading political advertisements in the lead-up to an election campaign. It’s all entirely legal and is already being exploited to try to shape… The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025
WA Labor has thumping Newspoll lead a month before election; federal Labor improves The Western Australian state election will be held on March 8. A Newspoll, conducted January 29 to February 4 from a sample of 1,039, gave Labor a 56–44 lead, from primary votes of 42% Labor, 32% Liberals, 3% Nationals, 12% Greens, 4% One Nation and 7% for all Others. The Conversation · Feb 7, 2025
Keir Starmer unveils plan for large nuclear expansion across England and Wales Prime minister vows to ‘push past nimbyism’ and calls on tech firms to help build small modular reactors to power AI datacentres The Guardian - UK · Feb 6, 2025
Scottish Government Budget passes Holyrood vote as Labour panned for abstaining THE SNP Government’s Budget has formally passed its first Holyrood vote ... The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Teals bet on hung parliament to force gambling ad ban Independent crossbenchers will leverage their votes in a minority government to force action on banning betting advertising after Labor failed to act. AAP · Feb 4, 2025
Greens and LibDems hail wins ahead of first Budget vote THE Greens and LibDems have hailed their wins as the Scottish Government’s Budget goes to its first Holyrood vote today. The National (Scotland) · Feb 4, 2025
Senator pushes for gambling industry influence inquiry David Pocock is critical of the government for not acting on a landmark report recommending banning gambling ads, linking it to industry lobbying efforts. AAP · Feb 4, 2025
Morning Mail: Sam Kerr in court, Dutton poll boost, Trump delays Mexico tariffs Long-awaited trial of Matildas star began in London overnight; Essential survey suggests opposition leader has an edge over PM The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable The Guardian - AU · Feb 3, 2025
Industry shoots down calls to axe native logging Native loggers have rejected claims Australia can rid itself of the practice by replacing it with plantations, arguing it would result in irresponsible imports. AAP · Feb 3, 2025
Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shelved the proposed reforms to Australia’s 25-year-old environment laws, citing a lack of parliamentary support for the changes. The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Feb 3, 2025 A political gamble backfired spectacularly – bringing the far right closer to power in Germany The CDU’s Friedrich Merz has shattered the taboo that had underpinned German politics since the war. The unthinkable is now more possible says Die Zeit writer, Jörg Lau
The Conversation · Feb 3, 2025 Political donations data show who’s funding whom in Australia – but they are coming out far too late As federal parliament reconvenes this week, the pre-election buzz is palpable. When will the election be called? Which policies are on the table? And who’s backing whom in this election campaign?
AAP · Feb 3, 2025 Major parties rake in over $140m in political donations Almost half of all donations to Labor, the coalition and the Greens don't have associated donors due to electoral rules, leading to calls for reform.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025 From hate speech laws to super tax changes, what tops Labor’s agenda before heading to the polls? Electoral reforms and a key to the Future Made in Australia plan are also high on the wish list as parliament resumes
The Guardian - AU · Feb 2, 2025 How two byelections could shape Labor and the Greens in Victoria Despite their differences, voters in the Werribee and Prahran byelections could hold the key for Jacinta Allan’s Labor government
AAP · Feb 1, 2025 Reckoning looms as Labor, Libs look to shake off woes A long-time state Labor government is under the pump with crucial by-elections likely to reveal the extent of voters' dissatisfaction after a turbulent summer.
AAP · Feb 1, 2025 Unlikely alliance spells danger for Labor in key seats A federal candidate backed by The Muslim Vote is in negotiations with the Liberals, Greens and other independents to preference Labor last in a must-win seat.
The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025 Monthly bin collections and road closures: furious Bristol residents turn on Greens over council cuts Guerrilla protest against low-traffic neighbourhood is latest backlash against newly-elected council
The National (Scotland) · Feb 1, 2025 Ash Regan claims her resignation 'brought down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell' Ash Regan has claimed her resignation from the SNP brought down Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell.
Total Film · Feb 1, 2025 House of the Dragon season 3 casts its Ormund Hightower after the character was teased in season 2 The Greens recruit James Norton to join the Game of Thrones prequel series
The Conversation · Feb 1, 2025 The far-right is rising at a crucial time in Germany, boosted by Elon Musk With only a few weeks until Germany’s election, Elon Musk has unambiguously thrown his support behind the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party. In a video address to a party rally last week, he appeared to urge Germans to “move on” from any “past guilt” related to the Holocaust.