Departmental scrutiny of hundreds of millions of dollars in politically handpicked community grants has been called into question after research revealed bureaucrats almost never reject an invited bid on merit.

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The election issue that’s firing up Victoria’s biggest names in footy, fashion and food

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The election issue that’s firing up Victoria’s biggest names in footy, fashion and food

Grant Hackett, Toby Greene and Tania Austin are among the big names who have signed an open letter urging politicians to tackle the $200 billion debt facing Victoria.

#victoria #election #grant

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Our five favourite luxury homes to host a pool party on the market

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Our five favourite luxury homes to host a pool party on the market

As the weather heats up and the silly season approaches, celebrations ramp up. What better way to enjoy the sun than heading outdoors for a pool party?

#pool #favourite

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Ben Carroll pays up in a burgers and fries election campaign blitz

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Ben Carroll pays up in a burgers and fries election campaign blitz

Ben Carroll pulled a “man of the people” moment at a McDonald’s in Essendon, shouting burgers and fries for his big red election bus passengers.

#election #carroll #essendon

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Netanyahu does better than expected but neither bloc on track to form government

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Netanyahu does better than expected but neither bloc on track to form government

Netanyahu’s Likud outperformed many pre-election opinion surveys to emerge as Israel’s single biggest party. But his coalition is far short of a majority.

#netanyahu #israel #election

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Greens promise tax cuts for all - but not the resource sector

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Greens promise tax cuts for all - but not the resource sector

The Greens have joined the pledge of tax cuts from the government and the Coalition, calling for a $1000 cut to all workers.

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Serbia’s election shows new vulnerability for nationalist populists

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Serbia’s election shows new vulnerability for nationalist populists

In much of Europe, the advance of the right has been seen as unstoppable. But in the east, nationalists are being cast aside in places where they long governed.

#serbia #election

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Big Build hit with 25 new allegations of fraud, theft and misconduct

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Big Build hit with 25 new allegations of fraud, theft and misconduct

Another 25 reports of misconduct have been made on Victorian Big Build sites since May.

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The cardboard cockatoo, the empty seat and a parliament’s reckoning with rage

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The cardboard cockatoo, the empty seat and a parliament’s reckoning with rage

Last week’s rare act of violence against one parliamentarian has prompted the rest of them to interrogate what’s holding Australia’s democracy together.

#australia #haines

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My dad was PM once or twice. Somewhere along the way a politician’s job changed dramatically

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My dad was PM once or twice. Somewhere along the way a politician’s job changed dramatically

We’ve begun to confuse the right to hold politicians accountable with carte blanche to make their lives unbearable.

#somewhere #dad

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Trump critic Lula comes from behind to win re-election in Brazil

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Trump critic Lula comes from behind to win re-election in Brazil

After an evening of chaos at polling booths across Brazil, following a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours, the veteran politician has bested his Trump-backed challenger.

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Bruce Wolpe | The Age

Bruce Wolpe is a senior fellow at the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre. He has served on the Democratic staff in the US Congress and as chief of staff to former prime minister Julia Gillard.

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