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The PM previously said Albanese had no power to do anything about wages – now he’s arguing the Labor leader wants to do too much

Scott Morrison is advocating for a real wage cut to make a political point. Perhaps that’s why Seven’s undecided voters gave the final debate to the Labor leader

The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce says One Nation has changed. Is he right?

Pauline Hanson’s party has largely switched its focus from Asian immigration to anti-Muslim rhetoric. Otherwise the evidence of change is slim

The Guardian - AU

Coalition and Labor pledge to support regional media with newsprint costs

Bipartisan paper price help welcomed

Newcastle Herald

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Barnaby Joyce directs New England preferences to One Nation candidate living in Brisbane

Richard Thomas lives in inner-city suburb of West End in Queensland and did not attend candidates’ forum in Tamworth

The Guardian - AU

One Nation has changed, says Barnaby Joyce, as he preferences them second on how-to-vote card

Nationals leader says Pauline Hanson’s party of ‘10, 15 years ago’ is not the party of today and is ‘less likely to cause damage to my nation’ than others

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie won’t say whether Nationals would block stronger climate targets in minority negotiations

Teal independents are pushing for more ambitious medium-term emissions reductions, but the Nationals are already ambivalent on existing pledges

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says Labor will match Coalition’s IVF pledge ahead of second leaders’ debate – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

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Damning report on NSW regional health a test of Nationals’ power of persuasion

John Barilaro and Barnaby Joyce were never shy in pleading the case for the regions. Can the party respond just as forcefully now?

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Hunter gets parties talking, but PM, Albo are MIA

A TV debate in a key marginal seat shows how differently the Coalition is approaching this election campaign compared with 2019's silent movie. But where are ScoMo and Albo?

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison denies Solomon Islands ‘red lines’ rhetoric puts Australia more at risk

Making a defence funding announcement in WA, prime minister continues to face questions about his handling of national security issues

The Guardian - AU

PM refuses to comment on leadership future

Scott Morrison has declined suggestions the coalition has lost its way, following remarks by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

AAP

Joyce, PM 'discuss' subsidies for struggling papers

Barnaby: "We must have a vibrant fourth estate, otherwise I can get away with anything."

Newcastle Herald

Why Barnaby Joyce's 'gift' to farmers of a $5.4bn dam could create the 'most expensive water' in Australia

Barnaby Joyce's plan to spend $5.4 billion building the Hells Gates Dam dwarfs almost any pledge made during the election campaign. So is the dam, which aims to create an agricultural powerhouse in north Queensland, even viable?

ABC News

Why we're asking for emergency support

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

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The Pilbara is a powerhouse of the Australian economy, so why have its major towns not thrived as well?

Poor planning, a narrow industry base of FIFO workers, cyclones, heat and dust. Many obstacles stand in the way of the Deputy PM's dream of a Newcastle-sized city in the Pilbara, says an academic.

Newcastle Herald

Deputy PM backs regional newspapers: 'You mightn't like them all the time but they're vitally important'

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

AAP

PM denies he's embarrassed on climate

The prime minister has insisted lower power prices are helping to ease cost of living pressures, as economic issues take centre stage.

The Guardian - AU

I’ve worked in agriculture all my life. Who can I vote for to protect Victoria’s food bowl?

For irrigators in the seat of Nicholls, the next water crisis and the next deep trauma is only as far away as the next drought

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The Conversation

The Nationals have good election prospects - but this does not guarantee Joyce's leadership

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

The Guardian - AU

Victorian food-bowl seat up for grabs in three-way fight over water and jobs

Irrigation issues dominate in Coalition-held Nicholls, the nation’s sixth-safest seat, with Liberals, Nationals and an independent all in the running

The Guardian - AU

Nicholls might be a safe Coalition seat but alternatives will test the Barnaby Line

Voters have first-hand experience of a state independent MP who is closely aligned to federal candidate Rob Priestly

The Guardian - AU

New Murray-Darling Basin Authority boss fails to mention environment in all-staff memo

Staff raise concerns after incoming chief executive Andrew McConville emphasises agricultural outcomes in introductory letter

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Moon boots, poster wars and bookies' favourites

The latest from the federal election campaign trail in the Hunter.

AAP

'My people': Joyce campaigns in Queensland

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.

The Guardian - AU

Trent Zimmerman says moderate MPs ‘prevailed’ over Barnaby Joyce on net zero emissions

Liberal MP tells North Sydney candidates debate that moderates won commitment despite opposition from Nationals

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