Chalmers claims Coalition planning ‘secret cuts’ as Taylor guarantees health and education spending – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Afternoon Update Election 2025: Coalition gas ‘scamphlet’; the ‘losers’ burning the world down; and why all the bogongs have gone The Coalition is campaigning heavily on its plan to cut gas bills by 7%, while energy minister, Chris Bowen, condemns the price modelling The Guardian - AU · Apr 9, 2025
Adam Bandt Slams AUKUS Pact & Trump: ‘The World Is Being Burned Down By Powerful Men’ Greens leader Adam Bandt criticises of the AUKUS military alliance and Australia's relationship with the US and Donald Trump. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 9, 2025
Adam Bandt says the Greens can deliver ‘real change’ – but the party should choose its battles more wisely Greens leader Adam Bandt claims the federal election offers “an opportunity for real change”, saying his party would use the balance of power in the next parliament to help deliver serious policy reforms. The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025
Running for parliament is still a man’s world, with fewer female candidates – especially in winnable seats Despite progress towards gender equality in Australian elections, women remain underrepresented among candidates vying for office on May 3. They are also overrepresented in “glass cliff” seats, which are the ones that are difficult to win and precarious to hold. The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025
‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power It’s unlikely many New Zealanders paid close attention to Foreign Minister Winston Peters’ statement late last year that “New Zealand and Germany are committed to enhancing their partnership”. The Conversation · Apr 8, 2025
Morning Mail: Trump slaps China with 104% tariffs, first leaders debate washup, and what happened to the Bogong moths? White House refuses to back down on incoming tariffs; Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton go head-to-head in their first leaders debate The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
Deal or no deal: Greens leader bristles at Labor claim The "penny is dropping" for Labor and the coalition that minor parties and independents can't be brushed aside, Greens leader Adam Bandt says. AAP · Apr 8, 2025
Scottish Greens propose law letting renters garden without landlord approval THE Scottish Greens have lodged a proposal that would allow renters to use their outdoor spaces for growing plants and vegetables ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 8, 2025
Greens say Facebook ad in Melbourne seat linking party to Hamas is ‘inflammatory and untruthful’ Exclusive: Online ad in marginal seat of Macnamara alleging party is a national security risk endorsed by two former Labor MPs The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge Taking action against species extinction can be risky but it’s better than surrender The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025
How deep are the Greens’ roots in Brisbane? Three seats will tell the tale in 2025 Capturing the seats of Brisbane, Ryan and Griffith was a stunning success for the Greens. But Labor and the LNP believe voters have not warmed to the minor party since 2022 The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2025
Scottish Greens need leader who is not in 'Holyrood circus', councillor says THE Scottish Greens need a co-leader who is not an MSP, a party councillor has argued ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 7, 2025
Coalition of the Willing, Newsletter This week's key events presented by Euronews' defence and finance reporter Paula Soler. Euronews · Apr 7, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2025 What a leftwing leader needs to do to earn credibility Letters: Readers respond to an article by Owen Jones in which he says the left needs a figurehead who can bring back alienated voters and avoid culture wars
The Conversation · Apr 6, 2025 Labor gains 52–48 lead in Newspoll and Redbridge as poll trend to Labor continues A national Newspoll, conducted March 31 to April 4 from a sample of 1,250, gave Labor a 52–48 lead, a one-point gain for Labor since the March 27–29 post-budget Newspoll. This is Labor’s biggest lead in Newspoll since May 2024. This poll was mostly taken before Donald Trump’s tariff announcement…
International Business Times · Apr 6, 2025 France's Far-right, Leftwingers Rally Supporters After Le Pen Conviction France's far right planned to rally supporters on Sunday after their leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office, a move that set the country's political scene alight ahead of 2027 presidential elections.
The National (Scotland) · Apr 6, 2025 Patrick Harvie: I'd have quit as Green leader sooner if Nicola Sturgeon hadn't called PATRICK Harvie has said he would have quit as co-leader of the Scottish Greens years ago had it not been for Nicola Sturgeon giving him the chance…
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5, 2025 Facebook, Fortnite and FREE TAFE: nowhere to hide for voters in the Australian election campaign The Liberals have pressed hard on the negatives, while Labor has a button of its own. Plus: Nick McKim’s surprisingly authentic gaming persona
Euronews · Apr 5, 2025 Setback for Merz: AfD ties with CDU/CSU in poll for first time Many voters seem disappointed with the coalition negotiations carried out so far by the CDU/CSU. According to the latest Sunday Insa poll from Bild, the CDU/CSU has dropped to 24%, now tying with the AfD. This marks an all-time low for the Conservatives.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 Jewish leaders unhappy at decision to block Greens candidate from Melbourne community forum Exclusive: Two established groups push Labor to preference minor party last in ultra-marginal seat of Macnamara
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 The great Australian election campaign quiz – week one Who will win the federal election? We have no idea, but luckily that’s not one of the questions
The National (Scotland) · Apr 4, 2025 Tories fume at MSP bid to remove mentions of 'His Majesty' from Holyrood bill A SCOTTISH Greens MSP has launched a bid to remove King Charles’ name from a Holyrood Bill.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 4, 2025 Afternoon Update Election 2025: Dutton dismisses Rinehart rumour; Bandt’s huge toothbrush; and dreams of the pub Opposition leader shrugs off suggestions close relationship with mining magnate has cooled over gas and net zero policy
AAP · Apr 4, 2025 Brush with democracy: push to add dental into Medicare The Greens want to use minority government negotiations at the upcoming federal election to achieve a long-held ambition of adding dental to Medicare.