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Two Victorian polls have large Labor leads 12 days before election; US Democrats hold Senate at midterms

The Victorian state election will be held in 12 days, on November 26. A Freshwater poll for The Financial Review, conducted November 3-6 from a sample of 1,012 by online methods, gave Labor a 56-44 lead, from primary votes of 37% Labor, 34% Coalition, 14% Greens and 15% for all…

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PM’s meeting with Chinese president confirmed – as it happened

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Here's everything you need to know about voting in Victoria's state election

Here's everything you'll need to know to follow the new seat boundaries and make your vote count.

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'A political force of nature': despite scandals and a polarising style, can 'Dan' do it again in Victoria?

Dan, they call him. The headlines in Victoria’s tabloid Herald Sun have ceased referring to the state’s premier by his second name: Dan is sufficient. It’s symbolic of how much Daniel Andrews bestrides the state political scene.

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A mandate for multi-employer bargaining? Without it, wages for the low paid won't rise

“The fact is that the government that I lead was elected with a mandate to increase people’s wages,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese told the House of Representatives last week, as parliament debated the government’s bill to increase access to multi-employer collective bargaining.

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Labor promises more free TAFE eligibility

Victoria's free TAFE program will be expanded to allow anyone who wants to reskill to do so under a Labor election promise.

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Australia’s gambling addiction: can politics finally stop the money wheel turning?

The $25bn lost on gambling annually comes mostly from those who can least afford it, but repeated attempts at policy reform have foundered. In the first part of a new series we ask why, and whether that may be about to change

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Australia could free a third of its prisoners with little risk to community, new research finds

Exclusive: Study says reduced incarceration of non-violent offenders can deliver savings to taxpayers and get more people into work

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Victoria election launch shows Labor’s strategy is all about a return to (70s-style) power

Analysis: At first glance, the choice of Sing It Back for Daniel Andrews’ campaign launch was odd – but it soon made sense

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Victoria’s upper house voting system lets parties ignore your preferences. But there’s a simple fix

To do away with deals made under group voting tickets, you’ll need to venture below the line …

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Albanese and Biden discuss climate action and Aukus pact ahead of G20 summit

In a 40-minute meeting, the prime minister also invited the US president to address federal parliament next year during meeting of the Quad

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Victorian Liberal and Labor parties sharpen state election pitches ahead of early voting

The Liberal Party urges Victorians to vote for change and a ceiling on the state's debt on November 26, as Labor vows to forge ahead with a major shake-up of the state's energy network if it wins a third term.

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Power bill relief all round as major parties launch Victorian election campaigns

Labor promised Victorians another $250 cash handout, while the Coalition pledged to quarantine gas supplies

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Albanese meeting with Chinese premier heralds potential thaw in diplomatic freeze

Meeting with Chinese premier, Li Keqiang, is first between leaders of Australia and China since 2019

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New Guy but Vic coalition face same woes

In his second tilt to become alternative premier, Matthew Guy is selling a more compelling election narrative but has been hamstrung by scandal and division.

Newcastle Herald

Greg Piper's Port deed extinguishment Bill is an extraordinary development but a commercial settlement is the only answer

Newcastle container terminal needs Botany's support to work

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Samantha Ratnam, the march of the Greens and the unfulfilled promise of the ‘most progressive government’ ever

The Victorian Greens are in a stronger position than they were four years ago, with a leader used to being in political battles

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Victoria's major parties launch campaigns

Victoria's major parties are outlining their vision for the state at campaign launches, ahead of early voting opening on Monday.

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Wong outlines plans on China relations

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has outlined the need to stabilise relations with China and the Pacific nations as she delivered the Whitlam Oration.

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Anthony Albanese signals to China that Australia is open for dialogue without ‘preconditions’

Australian prime minister says it ‘would be positive’ if he and Xi Jinping met at Asean summit

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Dan Andrews Has Promised Free Period Products In Public Places If Labor Wins The Vic Election

Can we make that federal, please?

Newcastle Herald

Labor announces state election candidate for Upper Hunter

"I'm under no illusions this will be a tough ask."

ABC News

Victorian opposition pledges $2.4 billion to upgrade Melbourne's Alfred Hospital

The Liberals and Nationals announce a major rebuild of Melbourne's Alfred Hospital, while Labor promises to install hundreds of vending machines to distribute free sanitary products.

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Andrews redefined by crises-plagued term

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has Labor in the box seat to win a third consecutive state election come November 26 despite a string of crises.

Newcastle Herald

Greg Piper has given Port of Newcastle its political fix; now it's time for commercial realities

Port decks cleared but a long road yet

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