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Haines’ alleged attacker was once progressive. The left needs to pay attention

We don’t yet know the motivations of Brendan Nugent, charged with allegedly ramming independent MP Helen Haines with his car.
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The Snoop: One Nation candidate is a speed demon, Coroner slams Sportsbet over gambling suicide, and more

The One Nation candidate for Macedon, Damien Parolin, was caught driving almost 60km/h over the speed limit in November 2021, ...
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‘Chaff bag’ to ‘Hang Dan Andrews’: Australian politics has been turning up the heat for years

Regardless of the motivations behind the attack on Helen Haines, it follows rising threats against Australian politicians in ...
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We’re in a new age of inflation. Can we talk about new ways to fix it?

When it comes to inflation, the world has changed dramatically since the pandemic. Our way of handling it is now 30 years old ...
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Where the teals at? Independents face a tough battle in Victoria — but don’t count them out

In perhaps the most unpredictable election in recent Victorian history, an independent upset could surprise in several seats — though it will be challenge.
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The only thing worse than liberalism is everything else

Liberalism is under threat from all sides. But a post-liberal world would be a disaster for just about everyone.
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Man charged over alleged attack on MP Helen Haines

A 43-year-old man has been charged and will appear in court later today after independent MP Helen Haines was hit by a car ...