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Labor’s slide continues in federal polls, as special DemosAU poll has Coalition winning just nine seats

Labor is still ahead, but the latest federal polls suggest a move against them. A DemosAU MRP poll has One Nation winning 52 of the 150 House seats and the Coalition just nine. A Victorian poll has the Coalition gaining a 52–48 lead over Labor.

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Paramount+ Is Offering a Deal Just in Time for a Packed Sports Calendar

A limited-time streaming deal could help sports fans cut costs ahead of March Madness, MLB Opening Day and more.

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Paramount+ Is Giving New And Returning Subscribers It's Ad-Free Option For An Insanely Low Price

This deal gives a whole new meaning to March Madness!

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I've used Nothing Phone (4a), and now the brand's mid-range finally makes sense

Behind the Glyph LED glow, there’s something more Essential at play.

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One Nation might not only be a Coalition problem – there are warning signs for Labor too

This week’s Essential poll found 58% of respondents were open to voting for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation at the next federal election

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Is Forza Horizon 6 Available On Xbox Game Pass?

Will Forza Horizon 6 come with your subscription?

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2 of 3 new federal polls have the Coalition gaining from One Nation, but Labor clearly ahead

The Morgan and YouGov federal polls have the Coalition gaining from One Nation since Angus Taylor replaced Sussan Ley as Liberal leader. Unlike the DemosAU and Fox & Hedgehog polls that I reported Tuesday, these two polls have Labor clearly ahead of the Coalition and One Nation after preferences.

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Can One Nation make it in South Australia? Liberal party fears peak humiliation at state election

Labor under Peter Malinauskas seems set for a massive win in the 21 March poll, but all eyes are on how the rightwing vote will shake out

The Guardian - AU

Nothing has finally given its phones a truly essential feature

I built my first app using Nothing's Essential Playground this week, and I couldn't believe that it only took me 20 minutes (and no coding experience).

Android Central

Undisputed Included with PlayStation Plus Starting February 3

Undisputed is joining PlayStation Plus on Tuesday, February 3 and will be available through Monday, March 2 for Essential, Extra and Premium members.

Operation Sports

One Nation surges into second place in two polls, but Labor remains well ahead after preferences

Five federal polls have been released in the last week, with three of them having some fieldwork after the Coalition split on January 22. One Nation is in second place on primary votes in the YouGov and DemosAU polls, leading the Coalition by five points in YouGov and three points…

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Morning Mail: One Nation’s polling surge; Alex de Minaur exits Australian Open; how Sussan Ley might survive

Pauline Hanson’s party ascendant after Coalition chaos; Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Australian in Melbourne; the battle to expose Sydney Water’s secrets

The Guardian - AU

PS Plus February Leak Sparks Backlash as Fans Question the Monthly Value

PS Plus fans are disappointed by a leaked February game reveal, with many hoping the remaining titles will be stronger.

International Business Times UK

What streaming costs in 2026: The price of Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max and more

Streaming prices have gone up —here's what it will cost you this year

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Yep, your Hisense TV is now an Xbox too

Cloud gaming is coming to Hisense TV and it's bringing flagship Xbox games

Operation Sports

Need for Speed Unbound Included with PlayStation Plus Starting January 6

Need for Speed Unbound will be included with PlayStation Plus starting Tuesday, January 6 through Monday, February 2 for Essential, Extra and Premium members.

International Business Times UK

PS Plus January 2026 Moves to PS5-Only as Sony Prepares First Free Games of the Year

PS Plus January 2026 marks a PS5‑only shift for Sony's monthly games, with fans eagerly awaiting the 31 December reveal and predicted titles like Deliver Us The Moon, Button City and Forspoken.

International Business Times UK

PlayStation Plus Games January 2026 Leaks Promise Resident Evil Thrills, Mortal Kombat 11 Lineup

PlayStation Plus January 2026 predictions: Mortal Kombat 11 leaks, Elden Ring wishes, and Essential reveal on 31 Dec. Grab December freebies like Stray before they go.

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Play NBA 2K26, WWE 2K25, PGA Tour 2K25 Through the Weekend with Xbox Free Play Days

Xbox Free Play Days is back this weekend, giving Game Pass Ultimate, Premium and Essential members a chance to jump into NBA 2K26, WWE 2K25 and PGA Tour 2K25 on Xbox and PC at no cost until Sunday, December 21.

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Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims

Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Social media ban begins, One Nation support rises again, Trump denounces ‘decaying’ Europe

Millions of teenagers are denied access to platforms from this morning as new laws kick in; US president suggests he could walk away from Ukraine

The Guardian - AU

Guardian Essential poll: One Nation records highest-ever primary vote after burqa stunt and Joyce defection speculation

Minor party reaches primary vote of 17% as majority of respondents remain pessimistic about housing affordability and the rising cost of living

Arlo Essential 3 2K Pan-Tilt Security Camera review: well priced camera with useful AI smarts

This budget-friendly pan-tilt camera promises wall-to-wall 2K coverage and clever AI alerts – but can it really give Ring a run for its money?

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Trump’s ratings recover a little after slump; Australian Labor retains large poll leads

Donald Trump’s net approval is up a little after a slump to a term low on November 23, as Republicans hold a federal seat at a special election. In Australia, Labor continues to hold large leads in federal polls, but received just 8.3% at the Hinchinbrook Queensland state byelection.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: generational divide on climate, Dutton’s historic unpopularity, factchecking fabric dye health claims

Essential poll shows belief in climate change is falling and older voters think it can’t be stopped; Coalition leader picked up unwanted election records

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