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Australian MP Advocates for Men's Health, Discloses Weight-Loss Medication Use

Australian Member of Parliament Dan Repacholi publicly discussed his use of Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, highlighting a need for open conversation about men's health and advocating for its inclusion in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme to lower costs.

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Australian Election 2025: Liberals Aim to Reclaim Lost Seats

The 2025 Australian federal election sees Liberal candidates attempt to regain seats lost to independent "teal" candidates in 2022, with the outcome depending on shifting voter priorities from climate change to economic concerns and the potential for a hung parliament.

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Australia's Coalition Accuses Labor of Secrecy Over Alleged Russian Military Base Request in Indonesia

Australia's Coalition accuses the Labor government of secrecy concerning an alleged Russian request to base long-range aircraft in Indonesia, claiming a breach of caretaker conventions despite the government's assertion that no such obligation exists during the election campaign; this has prompted a...

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Sydney Lawyer Fined, Hires Controversial Employee

Sydney criminal lawyer Ahmed Dib was fined $3000 for failing to comply with court orders, while his firm hired Steve "Mav" Mavrigiannakis, a former political candidate with a controversial past, highlighting ethical considerations within Sydney's legal system.

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Teal Independents' Voting Patterns: A More Nuanced Picture

Analysis of Australian Parliament's 47th session shows teal independents' voting patterns are more nuanced than Coalition attack ads suggest; some teals show higher agreement with the Coalition than Labor on Coalition-initiated votes, despite overall lower agreement.

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Dutton Deploys Son to Address Housing Crisis

Peter Dutton's campaign used his son, Harry, to address the housing crisis in Brisbane and Melbourne, marking a shift from Dutton's past emphasis on family privacy, aiming to soften his image as a hardline politician, while other political leaders have involved their families to varying degrees.

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Queensland Government Halts Fast-Tracked Housing Project

The Crisafulli government in Queensland is reviewing fast-tracked housing projects, halting one development in Tewantin due to community concerns and local planning issues, while approving others, reflecting a policy shift towards greater collaboration with local councils.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Palmer Launches "Trumpet of Patriots" Campaign, Targeting Australia's Major Parties

Clive Palmer launched his "Trumpet of Patriots" party campaign at his Queensland resort on the Sunshine Coast, aiming to provide a "common sense" alternative to the established parties, promising policies such as high-speed rail and reduced immigration while criticizing the major parties' spending a...

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Economists Condemn Australian Housing Schemes as Counterproductive

Australia's political parties propose various housing schemes to help first-home buyers, but economists warn these will likely increase housing prices, benefiting current homeowners rather than buyers due to increased demand exceeding supply. Labor's $10 billion plan to build 100,000 new homes is th...

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Albanese Ambushed by Far-Right Activists, Raising Security Concerns

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was confronted by two men with links to far-right groups in his Melbourne hotel lobby on Tuesday, prompting concerns about security vulnerabilities amid a rise in threats against politicians; the incident occurred just days after a neo-Nazi rally outside a ...

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Liberal Party Campaign Plagued by Self-Inflicted Damage

The Liberal Party's Australian federal election campaign is suffering from self-inflicted wounds due to misleading statements by candidates, the leader's use of his son to promote housing policy despite his own considerable wealth, and links to Donald Trump.

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Dutton's Son Highlights Housing Crisis in Liberal Campaign

Harry Dutton, son of opposition leader Peter Dutton, publicly shared his difficulty affording a home, highlighting the Liberal party's proposed tax deduction for mortgage repayments and raising questions about the intersection of family life and political campaigning.

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