All Gears of War: E-Day multiplayer modes explained Multiplayer returns in Gears of War: E-Day. Dot Esports · Jun 22
Why the whole country will be watching Victoria’s November state election A 12-year-old government with a premier under siege. An untried opposition that has weathered multiple scandals and leadership changes. And a right-wing populist party on the march among disaffected voters. With all this in play, Victoria’s November state election is shaping up to be one of the most significant in… The Conversation · Jun 21
Gears of War: E-Day brings back a feature the series hasn't supported in over 10 years, and The Coalition says making it work was "a huge investment" The Coalition explains why now was the right time to bring back four-player co-op to the mainline Gears of War series GamesRadar · Jun 21
The winter break is coming, but before then Labor wants deals with the Greens on tax and the Coalition on the NDIS One Nation pressure and poor performance in the polls mean Anthony Albanese is searching for a win – and may be willing to bargain for it The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
Active Reload may be an "iconic" Gears of War feature, but that isn't going to stop The Coalition from making changes to it for E-Day The Coalition ripped Gears of War down to the studs, and it's building it back up with some big new ideas GamesRadar · Jun 21
One Nation opposes measures that make a difference to working people, Albanese says Pauline Hanson criticised by PM as opposition leader Angus Taylor urges members not to defect, arguing One Nation wants to ‘blow this country up’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 21
Public transport to be cheaper as NSW treasurer says ‘discipline’ key to electoral success As One Nation highlights cost-of-living pressures, Labor will treat public money ‘with respect … at time of high inflation’, Daniel Mookhey says ahead of state budget The Guardian - AU · Jun 20
We spoke to three Xbox Game Studio teams about exclusivity, and got two very different answers The Coalition believes making Gears of War: E-Day an Xbox exclusive was the best decision, but not all Xbox Game Studios teams are aligned on the approach to console exclusivity. TechRadar · Jun 19
One Nation craves mainstream appeal, but Pauline Hanson’s bleak vision of Australia shows she’s firmly on the fringes On the national stage, Hanson attacked multiculturalism and spoke of a ‘transgender insurgency’. It could be a reality check for voters The Guardian - AU · Jun 19
How to get into the Gears of War: E-Day open beta early Want to play Gears of War: E-Day open beta early? Of course, you do. Dot Esports · Jun 19
Australian net overseas migration falls to lowest level since 2022 – but the Coalition says that’s still too high Australian Bureau of Statistics figures show migration growth is above pre-pandemic levels but tracking steadily down The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS? Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of… The Conversation · Jun 18
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Jonno Duniam on guilt and relief about quitting politics Despite being one of the Liberals’ strongest performers, frontbencher Jonno Duniam is quitting politics by the end of this year – and leaving with some regrets. The Conversation · Jun 18
The biggest Gears of War: E-Day gameplay changes should have a transformative impact on the series' tired multiplayer Member Exclusive | As The Coalition details the biggest updates to cover and movement in Gears' history, I can't help but get excited about the PvP GamesRadar · Jun 17
The Conversation · Jun 16 Latest polls still have One Nation leading on primary votes, but not gaining Since the May 12 federal budget, every poll has had One Nation gaining when measured against the last issue of that poll. While they’re still leading on primary votes in the YouGov and Morgan polls, One Nation was down one point in YouGov and steady in Morgan.
The Conversation · Jun 16 Should One Nation and the Coalition strike a deal to win office? There are huge risks for both parties If the polling is accurate, One Nation is becoming a serious force in Australian politics.
GamesRadar · Jun 15 "We didn't make E-Day as a reaction to Gears 5": How The Coalition ripped up the Gears of War playbook to create a shooter worthy of leading the Xbox exclusivity charge Summer Preview | The Coalition takes you inside Gears of War: E-Day, the upcoming Xbox console exclusive that marks 20 years of Gears
The Conversation · Jun 15 Two polls have Labor third on primary votes, five months out from the Victorian election With the Victorian state election in late November, two polls have Labor sinking to third on primary votes, behind One Nation and the Coalition. Labor Premier Jacinta Allan’s net approval is below -35 in both polls.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14 Angus Taylor using NDIS cuts as ‘pawn in bigger chess game’, Mark Butler warns Opposition and Greens could team up to extend inquiry into changes but health minister ‘utterly convinced’ federal government’s plan is right
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14 Liberal frontbencher Jonno Duniam to quit politics, says leadership spill ‘started to really wear on me’ Tasmanian senator says he feels he is ‘letting down the team’ but needs to prioritise family
The Guardian - AU · Jun 13 NSW lifts drone ban over Sydney beach after shark attack – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12 Labor and the Coalition must force Pauline Hanson to ‘please explain’ her policies if they are to win back voters Her strongest supporters don’t care that her positions often don’t make sense, but first-time One Nation voters could swing back if the party faced more scrutiny
The Guardian - AU · Jun 11 Labor MPs have been handed new talking points – revealing a growing concern about One Nation Labor and its trade union allies have shifted the focus of their rhetorical attacks, targeting Pauline Hanson as if she is the real opposition leader
Newcastle Herald · Jun 11 $400 million for hospitals following mould scandal exposure 'Patients go to hospital for care, not danger from toxic mould.'
The Canberra Times · Jun 10 'I know it seems a bit weird': Liberals pass motion backing 'noble mission' of the APS Mark Parton wants to fix the party's messaging.