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Rural voters warned political loyalty is never rewarded

Independents will be a "breath of fresh air" for rural Australians, who should look forward to the possibility of political competition, a former MP says.

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All signs point to a hung parliament: what does this mean, and what should crossbenchers do?

‘Don’t be bullied by anyone’ and avoid ‘horse trading’. Former kingmakers Tony Windsor and Rob Oakeshott advise new crop of independents

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Minority report tips a return to 'ruthless' opposition

History could be repeated as the possibility of a minority government looms but veteran politicians say this could resurrect a ruthless opposition force.

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Crossbench kingmakers could hold sway in house divided

Veteran independents say a minority government could get more done but caution crossbenchers against trying to set deals in stone with the major parties.

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NBN’s $3bn fibre revamp is great news but don’t Australians now care more about price than higher speeds?

The demise of NBN’s fibre-to-the-node technology is welcome but making the internet more affordable would have a much bigger impact

The Guardian - AU

‘An absolute inspiration’: Anthony Albanese and Rebel Wilson pay tribute to Matildas after World Cup loss

Chorus of Australian notables thank team for inspiring camaraderie and a new generation of women athletes

The Guardian - AU

Chris Minns' minority government may need to go slow — and that could prove to be good for NSW

If history is anything to go by, the 58th government under NSW Labor Chris Minns won't be unstable because it's two seats short of a majority — but it will face some heavy interrogation.

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Strange bedfellows: inside the campaign for the black soil plains

Farmers have invited crossbench MPs to join the campaign against Santos’s proposed coal seam gas development on the Liverpool plains

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Teal independents join farmers in Liverpool Plains to oppose Santos gas development

Sydney-based MPs Kylea Tink and Sophie Scamps meet locals fighting coal seam gas project and Hunter pipeline

The Guardian - AU

Kirsten Drysdale: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

The TV host and comedy writer has been going online since the dial-up days. Her favourite bits? Weird Twitter, weird politics and a wayward pigeon

The Guardian - AU

Bushfire recovery groups blindsided by reports Resilience NSW might be axed

Community organisations in Cobargo say the agency, which has faced criticism, has done some good in protecting against fires

The Guardian - AU

No, Mr Morrison. Minority government need not create 'chaos' – it might finally drag Australia to a responsible climate policy

Labor might be leading in the national polls, but a hung parliament after the May 21 election remains a distinct possibility.

The Conversation

Why teal independents are seeking Liberal voters and spooking Liberal MPs

One of the Morrison government’s biggest challenges in this election campaign is the rise of the “teals”, a group of 22 independents who have received funding from Climate 200.

The Conversation

Knights members deserve more than they got in loss to Parramatta

"I am embarrassed to say that I am a supporter."

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Could the 2022 election result in a hung parliament? History shows Australians have nothing to fear from it

The first two weeks of the 2022 election campaign have increased the possibility that neither of the two major parties will gain a majority in the House of Representatives.

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