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.
BBC Politics
Reform UK's housing plan: build 50,000 homes a year, no taxes, and put British-born workers at the front of the queue - because who needs nuance when you have a headline?
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 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.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham becomes Labour leader and prime minister, promising to reverse 40 years of neoliberal policy and bring hope back to working-class communities, while keeping his actual policy plans a closely guarded secret.
BBC Politics
Sir Keir Starmer bows out of PMQs with tears, standing ovations, a vintage clock, and a surprising amount of goodwill - plus jokes about Count Binface and England's World Cup hopes.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham secures Labour leadership with union backing and 379 MP nominations, making a party vote unnecessary and democracy slightly less exciting.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's adviser says he'll put money in people's pockets, but won't say how much or when. Also, water and buses.
BBC Politics
Andy Burnham's Labour promises speed and emotional openness; opposition parties want actual policies, not just a relocated postcode.
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