The Guardian
Australia's government offers tradies free qualifications, cracks down on big tech, and mulls flag burning laws, all while Queensland's triple zero has a 'minor hiccup' and Qantas passengers get a scenic detour.
The Guardian
Labor finds a loophole around its own loophole, KPMG gets sued, a dolphin gets bird flu, and Australians donate millions - all in a day's news.
The Guardian
Green Party members have thrown their weight behind Zack Polanski for a byelection in a Labour stronghold, because who doesn't love a good political gamble?
The Guardian
Australia's economy grows slower than a sloth on sedatives, Telstra's outage was a masterclass in negligence, and sheep thieves are on the loose. Also, house prices might fall, but don't hold your breath.
The Guardian
Prime Minister Andy Burnham ditches his £500k donation cap promise after union lobbying, leaving democracy to fend for itself while millionaires keep their playthings.
The Guardian
Coalition cries 'contempt' over veterans, Liberals promise gas galore, and Tim Wilson blames Labor's 'toxic taxes' for housing doom - politics as usual.
The Guardian
Labor's new gambling ad opt-out register is like a Do Not Call list, but for the internet, because apparently asking nicely wasn't working.
The Guardian
Coalition backbenchers want tougher gambling laws, but the real scandal is Albanese's melon gift. Priorities, people.
The Guardian
Labor says it's open to 'sensible amendments' on gambling inducements - because who needs ads restrictions when you can just ban cocaine?
The Guardian
Tim Wilson says NDIS reforms have disability clients feeling targeted while fraudsters run free, and bird flu adds to the alarm bells Down Under.
BBC Politics
Green Party leader says Labour's heatwave response is a 'dereliction of duty,' proposes cool spaces and renationalising water, while Labour points out the Greens keep blocking the very projects they demand.
BBC Business
Chancellor Healey announces October Budget, promising fiscal discipline while Burnham's spending plans pile up like unread emails.
The Guardian
Labour readmits Diane Abbott and Joani Reid after disciplinary processes, with Abbott apologizing and Reid cleared of wrongdoing, as Andy Burnham promises a new era of party discipline - but maybe not too new.
The Guardian Europe
Andy Burnham's lifelong quest to be liked collides with his transformative ambitions - can the new PM charm his way through a divided nation?
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham puts Bridget Phillipson in charge of Labour's election machine, pairing her with the woman who beat her for deputy leader. Teamwork makes the dream work, or at least makes the party look functional.
The Guardian
Labour edges ahead of Reform in the polls for the first time in over a year, as Burnham enjoys a honeymoon week and Farage deals with a mounting pile of awkward questions.
The Guardian Europe
Bev Craig, a Northern Irishwoman who moved to Manchester at 18, is poised to become the most powerful Labour woman outside Westminster - if she can fend off the Greens and Reform UK while soundtracking her campaign with Oasis.
The Guardian
John Healey, the hardworking desk-tethering defence secretary, is now chancellor - but is he a fiscal hawk or a big spender? The markets await, with raised eyebrows.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's transition from Manchester mayor to PM forces a wardrobe reckoning: will the king of casuals surrender to the tie, or keep his Adidas trainers in No 10?
BBC Politics
Incoming PM Andy Burnham plans to bless new North Sea drilling despite a manifesto that said 'no new licences,' because nothing says 'fresh start' like re-litigating the same old fossil fuel fight.
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