Australian PM Albanese’s Poll Struggles Persist Even After Industry Push: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is struggling to build support for his ...
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Sliding to a crisis: These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe: The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date ...
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Labor vote falls to new low as Australians buckle under cost-of-living pressure: Australians have cut their support for the federal government as they feel the ...
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Rafael Nadal wins in straight sets in tennis comeback at Barcelona Open: Rafael Nadal returned to the tennis court Tuesday in blistering fashion ...
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Quick Glance: Rafael Nadal's Exit from 2024 Barcelona, Defeat to Alex de Minaur in Second Round
- The 12-time champion couldn’t replicate his first-round performance, exiting the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell against the fourth-seeded Aussie.
- Nadal's comeback at the Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell concluded in the second round on Wednesday on the unseeded icon's home court.
- De Minaur, seeded fourth in Barcelona, defeated the living legend in a straight-set victory to advance to the third round.
- Overall, Nadal managed just 11 winners to 42 unforced errors, while De Minaur played the cleaner match with 21 to 26, respectively, awaiting the Aussie in the third round will be either No. 16 seed Arthur Fils or Daniel Altmaier.
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Cook byelection: Liberal candidate Simon Kennedy wins Scott Morrison’s former seat
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Simon Kennedy to replace Scott Morrison in federal seat of Cook after by-election win
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-13/nsw-simon-kennedy-replaces-scott-morrison-cook-byelection-win/103699670
Jason Day says he was asked to remove eye-catching top at the Masters: Australian golfer Jason Day has caught the eye more for his attire at Augusta National ...
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Rafael Nadal will play for Team Europe in #LaverCup2024 to be held in Berlin in September.
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Which big names missed the cut at the Chevron Championship?: We are two rounds through the Chevron Championship, and there are some big names who have missed the ...
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Andrey Rublev Mirrors Novak Djokovic's Negative Monte Carlo Milestone: Andrey Rublev suffered an early loss as the defending champion in the Principality
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Rafael Nadal's Barcelona Open campaign ends early with straight sets loss to Alex De Minaur
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
- At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.
- Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.
- His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.
- As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
A timeline of Knicks and Nets roster decisions since Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving chose Brooklyn
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Australia Plans IRA-Style Act to Drive Green Manufacturing Tilt: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese plans an Inflation Reduction Act-style program to ...
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Quick Glance: PM unveils ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled an ambitious plan to boost local manufacturing and supercharge Australia's economic growth.
- He announced the upcoming introduction of a 'Future Made in Australia Act' to enhance investment, job creation, and economic opportunities.
- Albanese emphasized the importance of government support for the domestic industry and competing with other countries offering similar subsidies.
- Albanese's plan has been welcomed by various bodies, while Opposition Leader Peter Dutton deemed it unachievable.
Defending champion Rublev out of Monte Carlo, Sinner strolls on: Defending champion Andrey Rublev was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters in a 6-4 6-4 ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/defending-champion-rublev-loses-monte-carlo-second-round-2024-04-10/
Replace the other mob and change nothing: Welcome to modern Australian politics: Governing is mostly doing running repairs, but inevitably a time comes when the ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/replace-the-other-mob-and-change-nothing-welcome-to-modern-australian-politics-20240410-p5fisq.html
Albanese has made a statement in choosing Sam Mostyn as governor-general, but he could have been bolder
abc.net.au/news/2024-04-05/sam-mostyn-governor-general-albanese-could-have-been-bolder/103671384
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser: Dutton calls Albanese weak. Albanese calls Dutton angry. Each is trying to pin a label on the other ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/just-when-dutton-is-winning-he-sounds-like-a-sore-loser-20240327-p5ffos.html
I’m no nepo-baby: The plan to wrest back a blue-ribbon Liberal seat from a teal: Amelia Hamer is a female Millennial finance professional who rents – the very ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/i-m-no-nepo-baby-the-plan-to-wrest-back-a-blue-ribbon-liberal-seat-from-a-teal-20240328-p5fg33.html
‘Aldi first’: New $20 range hits Aussie shelves: Aldi is set to release its biggest Special Buys collection yet, with the range being the first of its kind for ...
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Djokovic ‘feeling great’ in Monte Carlo as injured Alcaraz withdraws, De Minaur dismisses Wawrinka
gulftoday.ae/sport/2024/04/10/djokovic-feeling-great-in-monte-carlo-as-injured-alcaraz-withdraws-de-minaur-dismisses-wawrinka
Guardian Essential poll: only 29% of voters support more public funding of election candidates
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/26/guardian-essential-poll-only-29-of-voters-support-more-public-funding-of-election-candidates
2024 Masters leaderboard live updates: Ryan Fox leading, full Round 1 tee times, analysis
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Biden considering Australia's request to drop prosecution of Julian Assange: President Joe Biden says he's considering a request from Australia to drop the ...
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Quick Glance: Contemplating Prosecution Cessation for Wikileaks Founder Julian Assange
- President Joe Biden is contemplating Australia's request to cease the long-standing U.S. effort to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for revealing American classified documents.
- There is a disparity in the treatment of Assange and Manning, with Obama shortening Manning's sentence while Assange remains under indictment. Supporters of Assange argue he is a journalist protected by the First Amendment who exposed U.S. military misconduct in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Why Sam Burns of LSU and Scottie Scheffler are ready to withdraw from the Masters if needed
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🔴 Australian FM says the country welcomes the UNSC resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and said that “all parties to the conflict must ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/3/26/israels-war-on-gaza-live-world-welcomes-un-ceasefire-resolution
Liberal royalty picked to replace Frydenberg as Liberal candidate in Kooyong: Hamer was considered a frontrunner for the seat despite a late surge in support for ...
smh.com.au/politics/victoria/liberal-royalty-picked-to-replace-frydenberg-as-liberal-candidate-in-kooyong-20240322-p5fekm.html
Djokovic ‘feeling great’ at Monte Carlo Masters: World number one Novak Djokovic said his "feeling was great" as he flew past Roman Safiullin in ...
sports.inquirer.net/561108/djokovic-feeling-great-at-monte-carlo-masters
Quick Glance: Tennis World Ranking: Djokovic Breaks Records
- Novak Djokovic, at 36 years and 321 days, remains the top player in the world ranking.
- Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer's record, holding the top spot for over 420 weeks.
- There were few changes in the top 10 of the world ranking before the Masters in Monte Carlo.
- Alexander Zverev is the top German player, ranking fifth overall.
Smith gets in Masters practice after bout of food poisoning: Cameron Smith, whose Masters participation was in doubt after a recent bout of food poisoning forced ...
reuters.com/sports/golf/smith-gets-masters-practice-after-bout-food-poisoning-2024-04-09/
A long shadow looms over Albanese's plan for a religious discrimination act as he holds out for a deal
abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/albanese-religious-discrimination-act-bipartisan-support/103611564
Has Rafael Nadal's caution pushed him beyond the baseline of playing?: The passion of playing tennis and the reality of getting the job done are intentions ...
tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Tennis_Stories/143836/has-rafael-nadal-s-caution-pushed-him-beyond-the-baseline-of-playing/
Tennis: Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden exit in second round at Monte Carlo Masters: Sumit Nagal’s second round match against Holger Rune was suspended due to rain.
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Masters 2024 tee times: Pairings for the first and second rounds: The Masters begins Thursday at Augusta National. Here’s the full list of tee times for Rounds 1 ...
golfdigest.com/story/masters-2024-tee-times-pairings-thursday-friday-first-round-second-round
Peter Dutton wanted a plebiscite on marriage equality. Why not hold another on his nuclear fantasy?
theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2024/mar/18/peter-dutton-nuclear-energy-ban-removal-support
Slow-play penalty at ANWA leads to agonizing missed-cut for former champion: Anna Davis was penalized for slow play during the second round of the Augusta ...
golf.com/news/anna-davis-penalized-slow-play-anwa-2024/
Donald Trump's impact on American political and social life is likely to be deeply felt into 2025, even if he loses in the 2024 US Election in November ... Show more
The Wall Street Journal has reported US authorities are considering offering Julian Assange a deal to plead guilty to a mitigated charge of mishandling ... Show more www.abc.net.au/news/app
How Aussie giant-killer plans to topple world’s hottest tennis player: Chris O’Connell is just one win from the Miami Open quarter-finals. But to get there he ...
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Gael Monfils scores 550th win of career in Miami, will play Carlos Alcaraz in third round
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When’s the next election? The PM’s upbringing might give us a clue: There is a clear analogue to one of Albanese’s traits as PM: his careful attention to ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/when-s-the-next-election-the-pm-s-upbringing-might-give-us-a-clue-20240308-p5fazz.html
The concerning appointment of Australia’s new governor-general: Mostyn is not hiding her activism. Rather, she is embracing it as a champion of the diversity and ...
spectator.co.uk/article/the-concerning-appointment-of-australias-new-governor-general/
Kovacevic edges Kokkinakis to reach second round of U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship
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Aussies’ astonishing royal backflip: The Australian Republic Movement says the nation’s obsession with the Kate Middleton saga is strengthening its cause.
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Low scores galore at LPGA's Ford Championship, including Hannah Green's under-the-weather 61
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A date has been set for the by-election for the federal seat of Cook, prompted by Scott Morrison's resignation from politics in January ... Show more #9News www.9news.com.au/national/cook-byelection-vote-for-scott-morrison-s-former-seat-to-take-place-in-april/c3534b6e-3879-4329-b1f3-091833295c1e
Julian Assange: UK court orders delay to extradition of WikiLeaks founder to US : A British court says Julian Assange can’t immediately be extradited to the U.S ...
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Quick Glance: Julian Assange: UK Court Delays US Extradition
- A British court ruled that Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the United States unless U.S. authorities guarantee he won't face the death penalty.
- Assange will remain in London's Belmarsh Prison as the legal battle continues.
- Judges emphasized the need for Assange to receive the same protections as a U.S. citizen and to be spared from the death penalty.
- The U.S. Justice Department declined to comment, while Assange's supporters argue for his rights as a journalist under the First Amendment.
✍️ S. Dipak Ragav writes on Carlos Sainz, who clinched an impressive win at the #AustralianGP , defying challenges including a health scare and career uncertainty ... Show more #FromTheMagazine sportstar.thehindu.com/motorsport/formula-1-australian-grand-prix-f1-sainz-moto-gp-review-analysis/article67994970.ece
Pro sets unwanted Tour mark. But thought about the 'drive home' also stands out: Pro Cameron Young set an unwanted PGA Tour mark during the Valspar Championship ...
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Nick Kyrgios rips tennis authorities amid sight of empty seats at Jannik Sinner match
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The little-known government program offering free internet: Thousands of Australian families could get free internet at home through a little-known federal ...
9news.com.au/national/little-known-government-program-offering-free-internet/4bd71b8e-a1b5-47bd-8184-6b1b7a965e3b
‘Silent majority will vote no’: Former club boss rubbishes $5b Rosehill plan: Parramatta City Council will on Monday night decide whether to formally oppose the ...
smh.com.au/national/nsw/silent-majority-will-vote-no-former-club-boss-rubbishes-5b-rosehill-plan-20240310-p5fb7x.html
Azman sisters collide for first time on big stage: PETALING JAYA: A sisterly showdown awaits Aifa and Aira Azman, who will face each other in the second round ...
thestar.com.my/sport/squash/2024/03/21/azman-sisters-collide--for-first-time-on-big-stage
'Absolute hero' Storm Hunter's wild 36 hours from Indian Wells to Miami, as told by Daria Saville
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In the aftermath of a closely contested local government election, a fiery debate has erupted regarding the need for reform in the country’s voting system ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240311/tufton-fumes-over-result-pnps-wilson-tops-recount #GLNRToday
Birthday gift: Albanese asks for election victory in Dunkley: The prime minister spent his 61st birthday morning meeting voters in Dunkley in a last-minute bid ...
theage.com.au/politics/victoria/birthday-gift-albanese-asks-for-election-victory-in-dunkley-20240302-p5f98x.html
Quick Glance: Albanese's Call for Election Victory in Dunkley
- Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy faced questions about Peter Dutton's absence.
- Labor's Jodie Belyea and Conroy will compete for the federal seat of Dunkley.
- While the result won't change the government, it serves as a broader litmus test.
- Albanese urged Dunkley voters to honor Murphy's legacy and elect a strong advocate.
Dutton will claim a moral victory. The true moral of the story is different: The Liberal Party is claiming a moral win in the Dunkley byelection – but moral ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/dutton-will-claim-a-moral-victory-the-true-moral-of-the-story-is-different-20240303-p5f9ca.html
‘Mountain to climb’: The missing piece Liberals fear after Dunkley defeat: In the wake of the Dunkley byelection defeat, frustrated Liberals have expressed ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/liberals-say-they-have-a-mountain-to-climb-after-dunkley-loss-20240303-p5f9cw.html
Morrison might not have held a hose, but Dutton doesn’t hold a policy: If the Dunkley byelection was a protest against Labor, the protesters failed to show up.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/morrison-might-not-have-held-a-hose-but-dutton-doesn-t-hold-a-policy-20240303-p5f9em.html
How low can they go? Byelection exposed our cheap and tinny politics: The focus of both major parties for the Dunkley byelection was fairly trivial ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/how-low-can-they-go-byelection-exposed-our-cheap-and-tinny-politics-20240301-p5f94o.html
The one word that sums up the Dunkley byelection result: The swing against the government showed Peter Dutton tapped into a real frustration with Labor over the ...
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Quick Glance: Labor reaffirms focus on cost of living
- Labor secured the federal seat of Dunkley on Saturday evening, while voters conveyed a message to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese regarding the cost of living.
- The campaign was dominated by cost-of-living issues, serving as a crucial litmus test for the government's rapport with suburban voters grappling with escalating mortgages and energy costs.
- Following a 4 percent swing in their favor, the Liberals must reevaluate their policy stances and their capacity to secure similar seats nationwide.
- Labor commits to maintaining the spotlight on cost of living after voters handed the seat to the Liberal Party.
Election v emergency: Jim Chalmers faces collision between budget politics and economics
theage.com.au/politics/federal/election-vs-emergency-jim-chalmers-faces-collision-between-budget-politics-and-economics-20240307-p5fais.html
Albanese says Liberal party lost Dunkley byelection because it ran a ‘fear campaign’ and is ‘dominated by blokes’
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/03/albanese-says-liberal-party-lost-dunkley-byelection-because-it-ran-a-fear-campaign-and-is-dominated-by-blokes
Former McKinsey consultant to succeed Scott Morrison in Cook: Simon Kennedy, who was backed by Tony Abbott, beat local mayor Carmelo Pesce by 158 to 90 votes in ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/former-mckinsey-consultant-to-succeed-scott-morrison-in-cook-20240304-p5f9og.html
Voters don’t care about Albanese’s broken promise – but now they expect much more from him
smh.com.au/politics/federal/voters-don-t-care-about-albanese-s-broken-promise-but-now-they-expect-much-more-from-him-20240225-p5f7ln.html
Australia should have ‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban by now: Costello: Anthony Albanese this week declined to commit to the full, phased-in ban on sports betting ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/australia-should-have-murphy-s-law-gambling-ad-ban-by-now-costello-20240228-p5f8cj.html
When will the prime minister and Jodie Haydon get married? It’s complicated: Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon will discuss the date of their wedding this Easter ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/when-will-the-prime-minister-and-jodie-haydon-get-married-it-s-complicated-20240228-p5f8eh.html
Parents will receive superannuation on their publicly funded paid parental leave from July 2025, under a major initiative announced by the Albanese government.
What’s a bad byelection result? Dutton, Albanese argue over the swing: Highlighting the consequences of a worse-than-expected result for the pair ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/what-s-a-bad-byelection-result-dutton-albanese-argue-over-the-swing-20240227-p5f866.html
Dunkley byelection: Labor’s Jodie Belyea triumphs but Liberals win modest swing: Liberal candidate Nathan Conroy wins swing of more than 3% but well short of the ...
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/02/peter-dutton-wins-modest-swing-but-labor-triumphs-in-dunkley-byelection
Sussan Ley stands by ‘foreign criminals’ post on eve of Dunkley byelection: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was extraordinary that the deputy opposition ...
theage.com.au/politics/federal/sussan-ley-stands-by-foreign-criminals-tweet-on-eve-of-dunkley-byelection-20240301-p5f903.html
Guardian Essential poll: Coalition leads for first time since election as Anthony Albanese’s trust ratings tumble
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/feb/27/guardian-essential-poll-politics-preferred-pm-anthony-albanese-peter-dutton-liberal-coalition-labor
The government's broken promise on the stage three tax cuts is its highest-profile yet. Here's why there's likely more on the horizon
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-29/fact-check-stage-three-broken-promise-analysis/103522866
Government candidate wins Australia by-election amid cost-of-living squeeze: A candidate from Australia's government claimed victory late on Saturday in a ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/government-candidate-wins-australia-by-election-amid-cost-of-living-squeeze-2024-03-02/
What do the Oscars and Australian politics have in common? More than you think: An Australian electoral expert helps break down Oscars voting actually works ...
smh.com.au/culture/movies/what-do-the-oscars-and-australian-politics-have-in-common-more-than-you-think-20240306-p5fa7i.html
Australian voters are increasingly driven by issues rather than party loyalty – and that’s bad news for the old political order
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/28/australian-voters-are-increasingly-driven-by-issues-rather-than-party-loyalty-and-thats-bad-news-for-the-old-political-order
Where does ScoMo rank in the pantheon of former PMs?: Historians say Scott Morrison’s legacy will be debated for decades.
smh.com.au/politics/federal/where-does-scomo-rank-in-the-pantheon-of-former-pms-20240228-p5f8hf.html
Quick Glance: Scott Morrison Issues China Warning in Farewell Speech
- Scott Morrison delivers farewell speech with warning about China
- He highlights the significance of his Christian faith in politics
- Morrison cautions about ongoing threat from China
- He praises colleagues and family while cautioning about China's strategy
Albanese will be hoping for a win in the Dunkley by-election. But Advance is back as audacious as ever, fighting with fear and 'Trumpy' tropes
abc.net.au/news/2024-02-26/albanese-win-dunkley-by-election-advance-back-bold-fear-lobby/103504362
Leaked Albanese staff message floats possible early election: The leaking of a text message from the prime minister’s chief of staff will trigger discussion ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/leaked-albanese-staff-message-flags-early-election-20240220-p5f6dq.html
Morning Mail: ‘Oppressive’ Centrelink suspensions; Asio defends targeting autistic boy; Dunkley byelection fallout
theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/04/morning-mail-oppressive-centrelink-suspensions-asio-defends-targeting-autistic-boy-dunkley-byelection-fallout
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