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Grattan on Friday: Albanese government has a lot of housework ahead of voters’ property inspection

The Albanese government might be likened to the harried house-husband struggling with untidy rooms, dog hairs on the carpet, and piles of clothes in or waiting for the washing machine.

The Conversation

Urgent call to pass deepfake sexual image sharing laws

Laws that crack down on the creation and sharing of non-consensual sexual images, including digitally altered deepfakes, should pass with haste, senators say.

AAP

Labor rejects report that international students will be capped at 40% of university enrolments

Jason Clare says international education ‘incredibly important’ to Australia after concerns raised about economic impact of a restrictive cap

The Guardian - AU

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'Had a gutful': embattled state Liberal leader quits

Fed up after weeks of speculation over his position, South Australia's embattled opposition leader has declared he is ready to "sail off into the sunset".

AAP

Victorian government rejects expert advice to forcibly merge hospital services

Premier Jacinta Allan says reduction of 76 services to 11 ‘not in the best interests of patient care’, citing Kennett government strategy

The Guardian - AU

Social media companies shouldn’t ‘ride free’ on the backs of traditional media, Albanese says

PM’s comments raise expectation of levy on Meta and social media firms amid stoush over paying for news content

The Guardian - AU

Labor pushing for new powers to ‘clean up’ alleged criminal activity in CFMEU

In further toughening of stance, government considers calls for joint federal and state police taskforce to investigate unions

The Guardian - AU

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Hospitals handed $1.5b lifeline, spared forced mergers

Hospitals in Victoria will not be forced to amalgamate as the state government pledges to inject $1.5 billion in funding for services.

AAP

Companies behind Pep11 ask court to force Albanese government decision on NSW gas project

The development, planned to be offshore from Sydney to Newcastle, was vetoed by Scott Morrison when resources minister

The Guardian - AU

Premier defends staged Sunshine Coast direct rail build

New direct rail north of Brisbane is yet to get moving but the Queensland government has defended the project amid calls it would create further congestion.

AAP

Anti-gambling advocates refuse to sign ‘ridiculous’ NDAs for Labor briefing on betting ads

The government has invited anti-gambling groups to a briefing on proposed reforms to the sector on Friday – but there’s a special condition if they want to attend

The Guardian - AU

Date set for new Canberra Hospital's emergency department to open

More than 160 patients will need to be moved.

The Canberra Times

Labor criticised for meetings with betting companies ahead of decision on gambling ads

Crossbenchers are furious at reports the government will propose a cap on television ads instead of a total ban

The Guardian - AU

NSW moves to outlaw asking tenants to pay for their own background checks on renter ‘blacklists’

Minns government announces reforms to end practice of rental property platforms soliciting payments from applicants

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EPA deals ‘major blow’ to Woodside’s multibillion-dollar gas drilling plan at Browse basin

Scientists flagged risks to migrating whales, a beach where endangered turtles make nests and potential oil spill destroying a pristine environment

AAP

Mid-term blues: Vic poll shows Labor losing ground

A poll indicates Labor is increasingly on the nose with Victorian voters under Jacinta Allan's leadership, just over two years out from the next state election.

The Guardian - AU

What is makarrata and has Albanese broken an election promise?

The PM’s interpretation of the concept appears to differ from the one Indigenous leaders promote, sparking accusations he is abandoning it in favour of ‘casual conversations’

The Conversation

Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump in national polls for US election

The United States presidential election will be held on November 5. Election analyst Nate Silver’s national poll aggregate has Democratic nominee and current vice president Kamala Harris leading Republican nominee and former president Donald Trump by 45.5–44.1%, with 5.0% for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

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New manager sought to oversee coveted airport slots

Reform of slot allocations for airlines to land at Australia's busiest airport is under way after the government was accused of dithering on the changes.

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Watered-down gambling reform a 'slap in the face': MP

Reports a total ban on gambling ads would be knocked back in favour of a partial phase out have been criticised by independent MPs

AAP

Ready or not: Qld rolls out first day of 50c fares

The Queensland Labor government has rolled out its trial of 50c public transport fares just two months before the election.

The Guardian - AU

Senator gives evidence at defamation trial – as it happened

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Newcastle Herald

Thanks for serving the public and offering a strong voice of dissent

Letters: 'He has always kept the ratepayers informed'.

The Guardian - AU

‘A total cop-out’ if Albanese government refuses blanket ban on gambling ads, Pocock says

Betting ads would remain on television but be banned on social media and other digital platforms under intended proposal

The Guardian - AU

Government will consider pathways for Palestinians fleeing Gaza to stay longer in Australia, Burke says

Calls for humanitarian approach offered to Afghans in 2021 and Ukrainians in 2022 to be extended to Palestinians as visitor visas expire

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