• Thu, November 28, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Government "R&D Special Zone Natural Green Area Ratio Raised to 200%"

by: Brian Stokes

Politics live updates: ANZ bank pushes interest rate cut back until May 2025

One of Australia's big four banks has sent a chilling message to borrowers, making a big call on rates before Christmas.

by: Brian Stokes

Liberia: Former Warlord and Politician Prince Johnson Dies At 72

by: Brian Stokes

The general election campaign is over and it's time to face the music

The first indication of the success or otherwise of each party's campaign will come at 10pm today, when an exit poll result is announced

by: Brian Stokes

After a blur of bills, Albanese and Dutton must sharpen their focus for the fight ahead

The frantic passage of 31 bills in a day has a real downside as the changes will be a blur to many voters. In fact, they were blur to some in parliament.

by: Brian Stokes

SWAPO's drop in polls - could this be a death knell to struggle politics?

by: Brian Stokes

Fubler welcomes new role in Government

Mischa Fubler was sworn in as a Junior Minister of the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Public Works at Government House this afternoon. The Progressive Labour Party election candidate, who was

by: Brian Stokes

Politics Friday: Matt Doocey says he "didn't want to" reply to text from Mike King

Today on Politics Friday, John MacDonald was joined by National's Matt Doocey and Labour's Tracey McLellan to wrap this week's political stories.

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Nigel Farage reveals he's following strategy of 'dynamic' former Lib Dem leader

New immigration statistics show migration to the UK fell by 20%, but spending on asylum rose. Hot on the heels of the figures, Reform's Nigel Farage has hit out at the Tories and described the numbers as "horrendous".

by: Brian Stokes

'Done over': Labor dismay over PM's call to ditch environment watchdog

by: Brian Stokes

Mexico's president denies Trump's claim that she agreed to shut down the US-Mexico border

by: Brian Stokes

As the US government pivots to full Republican control, the outlook is uncertain for AI regulations

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Starmer vows to end Tories' 'open borders experiment' - as 'landmark' deal announced

by: Brian Stokes

Morning Bid: French budget and German prices grab spotlight

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Politics live updates: Greens reveal $500m of concessions to support Albanese Government legislation

by: Brian Stokes

Israel and Hezbollah have a ceasefire agreement. Here's what it says

by: Brian Stokes

Maharashtra new CM LIVE Updates: Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar to meet with Amit Shah shortly in Delhi

by: Brian Stokes

Election 2024: How do I vote, what are the polls saying and how does the system work?

by: Brian Stokes

Rates Spark: French problems; politics and PMIs

by: Brian Stokes

Birmingham bows out of politics warning against Trumpian culture wars

by: Brian Stokes

A timeline of Elon Musk's political views and donations

by: Brian Stokes

Keir Starmer holds urgent No10 press conference and unveils major immigration update

by: Brian Stokes

Greg Dixon's Another kind of politics: The coalition's first year in five key questions

by: Brian Stokes

united Ireland. And it's

by: Brian Stokes

'Thank God I had my car, I had to sleep in it for the first month': Housing and transport on minds of students

by: Brian Stokes

The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control

by: Brian Stokes

Hemant Soren: A legacy of struggle, skill, political success

by: Brian Stokes

Irish election: what's at stake?

by: Brian Stokes

Trump and Mexican president say they had a good call - though no sign of backing down on tariff pledge

by: Brian Stokes

Meet Galway youngest candidate - an arts student and 'eco-activist' with big plans for the future

by: Brian Stokes

Total of 728,000 more migrants arrived than left Britain in just one year as Kemi vows to tear up human rights laws

by: Brian Stokes

President-elect Donald Trump's team puts off transition traditions, including background checks

by: Brian Stokes

Migration to the UK drops by whopping 20% sparking row between Labour and Tories

by: Brian Stokes

UK politics live: Badenoch and Cleverly claim Tory credit as net migration falls sharply

by: Brian Stokes

Delh Assembly polls: Kejriwal continues attack on Centre over law and order

by: Brian Stokes

UK politics live: Esther Rantzen pens heartfelt letter on assisted dying - urging MPs to vote on 'vital' issue

by: Brian Stokes

The war in Ukraine is straining Russia's economy and society

by: Brian Stokes

STAR PARKER: To get rid of 'woke,' understand how it started

by: Brian Stokes

Pakistani journalist probing Imran Khan protest casualties charged with terrorism, lawyer says

by: Brian Stokes

Hamas Faces a Future Without Its Most Important Ally

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Figures reveal reasons for latest drop in migration to the UK

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Migration falls from record high but spending on asylum jumps 36% in a year

by: Brian Stokes

As Priyanka Gandhi debuts in Parliament, here's her strengths and weaknesses

by: Brian Stokes

For interest rates to fall, 75,000 more people need to be out of work

by: Brian Stokes

Election 2024 live updates: 'All to play for' on final day of the campaign

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Government changes immigration rule - as new migration data to be published shortly

by: Brian Stokes

Labor has given up on Prahran. It's an astonishing act of political cowardice

  • Fri, November 29, 2024

by: Brian Stokes

Politics latest: Starmer holding news conference as deal announced with Iraq to tackle small boat crossings

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is holding a Downing Street news conference after new stats show net migration to the UK fell by 20% in the year to June 2024, but from what was a record high of more than 900,

Labor has given up on Prahran. It's an astonishing act of political cowardice

Jacinta Allan has ruled out running a candidate in the Prahran byelection where it has regularly won 25 to 30 per cent of the vote.
The article from The Sydney Morning Herald discusses the Victorian Labor Party's decision to not contest the seat of Prahran in the upcoming state election, a move described as an "astonishing act of political cowardice" by some. Prahran, traditionally a marginal seat, has been held by the Greens since 2018. The article highlights the internal turmoil within the Labor Party, with former members and local activists expressing frustration over the lack of effort to reclaim the seat. Critics argue that this withdrawal signals a broader strategic retreat from inner-city Melbourne, potentially ceding ground to the Greens. The piece also touches on the broader implications for Labor's strategy in urban areas, suggesting that this decision might reflect a broader shift in voter demographics and political priorities, with some seeing it as an admission of defeat in engaging with progressive urban voters.

Read the Full Sydney Morning Herald Article at https://www.smh.com.au/politics/victoria/labor-has-given-up-on-prahran-it-s-an-astonishing-act-of-political-cowardice-20241127-p5ku3x.html

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