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Australian Politics

MAY 2016

Nova Peris: NSW Central Coast chiropractor charged over online racist abuse.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
A day in the life of a single mum on the campaign trail.
Why is childcare such a hard sell in the Federal Election?
Election 2016: Leaders' Debate sees Malcolm Turnbull, Bill Shorten make pitches to Australia.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
A former Australian Idol host is running against Tony Abbott in the election.
A whistleblower reveals the disturbing dilemmas that haunt him every day.
Your 2016 election cheat sheet: Do you know the price of milk?
Jacqui Lambie always says exactly what she thinks and it is glorious.
Friday's news in under 5 minutes.
8 years on from the apology to indigenous Australians. How far have we come?
"People think I should have seen my rape coming."
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
Election 2016: Government to announce dairy farmer assistance plan for those affected by milk price cuts.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Forecasts consumers' willingness to pay more for branded milk likely to be short lived.
5 reasons why you shouldn’t even think about donkey voting.
Monday's news in under 5 minutes.
Election 2016: Game of Votes.
It's time for the intimidation and harrassment of women outside abortion clinics in NSW to stop.
'Blind' job applications; Victoria's big plan to stamp out discrimination of job-seekers.
"She asked who had an abortion. Half the room – including Tracey and me – put up our hand."
'The election campaign this week made me want to throw things at the telly.'
The problem is not refugees. The problem is fear and cowardice.
"I've just found out my daughter's little public school has a 'school prayer'".
Thursday's news in under 5 minutes.
"How will my sister and her husband support their kids?" One woman's plea to Aussie families.
Childcare might be letting you work but in reality, it may not really be worth it.
Waleed Aly: This is the "greatest call to arms I have ever made"
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
How to vote this election if you don't give a s$%t.
"Gay panic" should not be an excuse for murder, but in two Australian states it still is.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Yes every child should be taught how to swim, but its PARENTS who should be responsible for it.
Election 2016: $185m nanny program only helps 60 families.
Duncan from Q&A is now on suicide watch.
"No, Q&A battler Duncan Storrar isn't perfect, but neither are you."
Politicians don’t need focus groups, they need mother’s groups.
Lynette Daley: DPP announces independent review into case of woman killed on camping trip.
Almost a third of young women don't feel safe in public places at night, A Right to the Night report finds.
The internet has raised more than $27k to buy this Aussie battler a toaster.
Tuesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Voters urged to update enrolment details as 950,000 missing from electoral roll, AEC says
Lynette Daley's death: NSW DPP under scrutiny over unprosecuted killing
Cancer patient pays $5,000 every two weeks for treatment costing others just $6.20.
Johnny Depp is definitely not over the Pistol and Boo saga.
The election is happening. Here's what to expect from the long, long campaign.
Coalition and Labor 50-50 in poll.
"This Mother's Day you'll find me fighting for my children's future."
The week that was for sleep deprived mums.
Budget 2016: Bill Shorten outlines $71 billion savings plan in budget reply speech.
Mum begs Channel 9 for help to release 60 Minutes kidnapping crew.
Canberra childcare worker fined $400 for smacking children in her care.
Five federal budget takeaways every woman needs to know about.
'The Budget was not the sales pitch working mums were hoping to see.'
Budget 2016: Medicare Benefits Schedule overhauled, Government to reap $50m in savings.
Wednesday's news in under 5 minutes.
Budget 2016: Rich get the benefits from Scott Morrison's tax reforms.
Budget 2016: Scott Morrison unveils business, income tax relief in nip-and-tuck fiscal blueprint.
"I need practical, fast solutions for my life - so I won't be watching the Budget tonight."
The Federal Budget is coming. Here's what you need to know.
Carrie Bickmore made a very powerful and important statement on The Project.
Refugee fighting for life in Nauru hospital after setting herself alight.
Refugee fighting for life in Nauru hospital after setting herself alight.
What happened to the Great Australian Dream? Home truths on the housing debate.
Omid Masoumali, refugee who died after setting himself on fire, 'suffered without medical care'.
All hell broke loose between Andrew O'Keefe and Mark Latham on Sunrise.

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