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Severe weather warning for NSW and Victoria – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Jim Chalmers is ignoring his own warnings of a possible recession

The Treasurer appears to be ignoring his own warnings ahead of the federal budget about the need to be prepared for a global recession.

The New Daily

Australia's biggest electricity system 'on life support' as states take control of the energy transition

Top energy expert says the country's biggest electricity market is dying as state and federal governments take control of renewable energy switch.

ABC News

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State Labor at sea on long term solution for Stockton

Pressure is mounting on state Labor to commit to funding a long-term solution to the Stockton Beach erosion crisis.

Newcastle Herald

Labor candidate overlooked for Kristina Keneally touted for NSW state seat

Tu Le says she supports ‘rank-and-file’ vote but doesn’t control decisions made by party bosses

The Guardian - AU

Albanese government to give $900m budget boost to Pacific countries

Funding will help tackle poverty and shore up security in the region and make Australia ‘more influential in the world’, Penny Wong says

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Politics of future budgets likely to get harder for Albanese government

When Kevin Rudd made Bill Shorten parliamentary secretary for disabilities in 2007, the post was a good deal less than the high-profile new MP’s ambition for a ministry.

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Labor faces employer revolt over changes to multi-employer pay deals in IR bill

Adding to pressure on Albanese government, unions are warning of risk to manufacturing jobs from sky-rocketing gas prices

The Guardian - AU

NSW Labor MP Tania Mihailuk resigns from party, says Labor not ready to govern

Ms Mihailuk says the party's endorsement of Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour gives her no option but to resign from the party.

ABC News

NSW Labor MP Tania Mihailuk quits party a month after making allegations against rival

Mihailuk told state’s parliament she had been left with ‘no choice’ and Labor was ‘not ready to govern’

The Guardian - AU

Mihailuk quits NSW Labor after sacking

NSW MP Tania Mihailuk has sensationally quit the Labor party after being sacked from shadow cabinet, having aired concerns about a recently selected candidate.

AAP

Drug decriminalisation laws passed in the ACT

The laws will come into effect in 12 months.

The Canberra Times

Australia's Victoria gov't raises renewable energy goals as state election looms

The Labor government of Australia's Victoria state said on Thursday it would raise its renewable energy targets and proposed government ownership of future power generation if it wins local elections due to be held next month.

Reuters

Victoria signals end of coal by announcing a new 95% renewable target. It's a risky but vital move

It’s the end of the line for coal in Victoria, after Victorian Premier Dan Andrews today announced plans for 95% renewables within 13 years. Until now, the industrialised state has been aiming for 50% by 2030.

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Penny Wong says timing of Australia’s reversal on West Jerusalem ‘regrettable’

Foreign affairs minister admits poor timing of announcement on Jewish holiday and promises never to play politics on the issue

AAP

NSW land tax a positive move, Keating says

Former Labor prime minister Paul Keating has praised Dominic Perrottet's move to give NSW first-home buyers a choice between paying stamp duty or a land tax.

Newcastle Herald

Worimi lose Tomaree Lodge claim, NSW government opens 60 days of consultation on future 'community use'

Tomaree Lodge future for consultation after Worimi claim fails

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition scoffed at the idea of a wellbeing budget. But Australians want Jim Chalmers to deliver

The approach labelled ‘hippy economics’ is one that experts and the public are crying out for

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The Coalition is seeing red (meat) over the methane pledge – but it’s not just about burping cattle

About half of the CO2-equivalent caused by releasing methane in Australia comes from agriculture. The rest comes mainly from coalmines, oil, gas and waste

AAP

Vic to bring back public energy ownership

Almost all of Victoria's energy will come from renewable sources by 2035 and state ownership of power assets revived if Labor is re-elected next month.

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Aus Reversed Its Stance On West Jerusalem, But Palestinians Were Left Out Of The Conversation

Labor reversed the last government's recognition of West Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but Palestinians were left out of the conversation.

Newcastle Herald

Piper says government 'willing' to resolve port mess

Mr Piper has agreed to delay debate on his port bill until next month to allow negotiations to continue.

AAP

Beazley appointed to War Memorial council

Former Labor leader Kim Beazley has been appointed as the newest member of the Australian War Memorial Council.

The Canberra Times

ACT expected to pass drug decriminalisation laws

There will be a 12-month implementation for the new laws.

The Canberra Times

ACT Labor, Greens reject calls to condemn Gallagher over housing debt

But the parties have agreed to continue raising the matter with the Commonwealth.

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