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Campaign efforts go into overdrive as voice vote looms
Campaign efforts are accelerating in the race to referendum day for the Indigenous voice, with one in eight votes still up for grabs. Coming from behind and with every major …
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Australian landmarks light up in solidarity for Israel
Australian landmarks will be lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel after Islamist group Hamas launched the bloodiest attack on the country in decades. NSW Premier Chris …
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Proposed Indigenous voice would be like no other
The opposing camps in the Indigenous voice debate rarely see eye-to-eye, but they agree a constitutionally enshrined advisory body would be unlike anything else in the world. The ‘yes’ and …
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Orthodox and Muslim faith leaders urge communities to say ‘Yes’ to the Voice
The majority of the Greek Orthodox faith community across Australia has expressed support for the “Yes” vote in the upcoming referendum to be held on Saturday, 14 October. The Prime …
Top legal mind plays down voice legal-risk, power fears
The powers of any voice to parliament in the constitution can be limited by Australian legislation and lawmakers will remain supreme, one of the nation’s eminent legal minds says. The …
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Homes could still be isolated as floodwaters recede
Up to 60 homes in Victoria’s east could still become isolated by floodwaters as the threat to residents starts to ease. An evacuation warning for the Port of Sale was …
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Image of King Charles on Australian coins unveiled
After more than 70 years with the image of a Queen, Australian cash is now King. The Royal Australian Mint on Thursday unveiled the effigy of King Charles III, which …
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Residents told to leave as floodwaters rise
Residents in eastern Victoria have been told to evacuate their homes immediately amid fears of a sudden increase in flooding. People in Tinamba, Tinamba West, Newry, Mewburn Park, Bellbird Corner …
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Voice drive goes multicultural but some feel left out
A concerted effort is being made to engage Australia’s multicultural communities in the voice referendum. However, some have reported little to no engagement from either side of the campaign. The …
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‘Yes’ vote up for first time in months, but ‘No’ leads
Support for the Indigenous voice referendum has ticked up for the first time in months but ‘yes’ still lags ‘no’ voters The latest Guardian Essential poll found 43 per cent …