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Recreational cannabis not on cards in Qld

The Queensland government says it has no near-term plans to consider legalising or decriminalising the recreational use of cannabis by individuals.

AAP

Treasurer defends PM meeting with tycoon

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's meeting with transport industry leader Lindsay Fox was entirely appropriate, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says.

AAP

Expand Newcastle pokie trial before full mandate: NSW Labor

The state's first cashless gaming trial got underway in Newcastle at Wests last year.

Newcastle Herald

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Greens to push Labor on new carbon rules

The Greens are pushing Labor to consider a more ambitious revamp of its safeguard mechanism scheme, to stop new coal and gas projects.

AAP

Opposition accuses ACT government of 'culture of secrecy' over breach

Opposition leader Elizabeth Lee said it was extremely concerning that the freedom of information timeframes couldn't be met.

The Canberra Times

NSW won't scrap stamp duty: premier

Dominic Perrottet has long wished to rid NSW of stamp duty in favour of a land tax, but has reportedly conceded reform will need to include both.

AAP

Northern Territory government downplays Sun Cable's voluntary administration as list of troubled major projects grows

As a breakdown between billionaire investors threatens one of the Northern Territory's brightest economic hopes, the NT government insists it and other major projects will still go ahead.

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NSW Labor proposes build-to-rent scheme

A NSW Labor government would spent $30 million on a pilot program to increase the number of long-term rentals on the south coast amid a tightening market.

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Probe clears Bankstown mayor of corruption

An independent inquiry has cleared a Sydney mayor of impropriety after former NSW Labor frontbencher Tania Mihailuk aired concerns about corruption.

AAP

Investigation clears NSW Labor candidate Khal Asfour of corruption, links to Eddie Obeid

Canterbury-Bankstown mayor Khal Asfour says he has been "vindicated" after a review finds no evidence of the corruption alleged by former Labor MP Tania Mihailuk.

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Housing groups support Labor plan but say supply should be priority

CHIA and Home in Place want more social housing investment as a priority.

Newcastle Herald

Labor's scheme to cut industrial emissions is worryingly flexible

The federal government today proposed new rules to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s polluting industrial sector. The rule changes apply to a measure known as the “safeguard mechanism”, and are supposed to stop Australia’s top 215 emitters, such as new coal, oil and gas projects, from emitting over certain…

The Conversation

Afternoon Update: Labor releases plan to cut industrial emissions; Melbourne Victory fined; and Prince Harry’s book reviewed

Albanese government to tackle big polluters with revamped safeguard mechanism

The Guardian - AU

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet declares Liberal Party will regain seat of Kiama from Gareth Ward

Premier Dominic Perrottet says the "Liberal Party is going to win the seat of Kiama" despite not having a candidate two and a half months out from the NSW election.

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New South Wales stamp duty schemes will benefit few and could push prices up, experts say

Both major parties are hoping to appeal to voters with their competing stamp duty schemes but property experts say few buyers would actually benefit and housing prices could be pushed up.

ABC News

Traded biodiversity 'credits' are key to Labor's environmental plans, but critics are not convinced

A market where koala credits are traded is now central to the federal Labor government's plan for halting Australia's extinction crisis, but critics are not convinced that demand is strong enough to make a serious impact on the environment.

Newcastle Herald

After 30 years, it's time to get the courtesy back onto Fernleigh Track

[Walking the track] has become an unpleasant experience with the few rude, aggressive, dangerous users.

AAP

Labor plans major social housing overhaul

Labor's planned restructuring of the NSW social housing system is an exercise in bureaucracy instead of building more homes, Premier Dominic Perrottet says.

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Tasmanian firey vacancies 'unforgivable'

The opposition has called for 28 Tasmania Fire Service job vacancies to be filled urgently, which the government blames on low unemployment rates.

The Guardian - AU

Chubb review recommends new integrity body for Australian carbon credits scheme

Review dismissed claims the current system lacks integrity and is not delivering real cuts in emissions

ABC News

New South Wales Labor promises to scrap stamp duty for thousands of first-home buyers if elected

Three months from the state election, New South Wales Labor announces its counterattack to the government's stamp duty reform by promising to slash or reduce the tax for thousands of first-home buyers.

AAP

Labor to expand NSW stamp duty waivers

Labor has promised to expand a program waiving stamp duties for first home buyers, with higher-value existing homes to come under the scheme.

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NSW Labor Wants To Stop Landlords From Banning Pets In Rentals For No Reason It’s About Fkn Time

Great news for the iguana you've always wanted.

ABC News

NSW Labor unveils plan to help tenants have pets in rental properties

Landlords in NSW can decline a tenant's request to have pets without a specific reason, but the opposition wants to change that if it wins next year's March election.

Newcastle Herald

Six new breast care nurses for Hunter under Labor election proposal

Labor announced Saturday it would commit $19.5 million over three years to fund 29 more breast cancer nurses if it wins the NSW election in March.

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