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The Guardian Essential Report, February 14The February 14 edition of the Guardian Essential Report, summarising the results of polling on Australian politics and national opinion -
Guardian Essential Report: Cory Bernardi's party could win 18% of Coalition votersGuardian Essential Report shows voters fatigued with political antics as Turnbull gets worst approval rating as PM and Shorten’s rating hits low for year
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The ABC's Ice Wars documentary is overblown and unhelpfulIce Wars shows the dark side of crystal methamphetamine use, and there’s no doubt that the drug causes great harm, but creating fear and stigma helps no one
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Companies receiving a third of the cost of the company tax cuts aren’t likely to increase employment or investment, a report from the Australia Institute finds
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Bourke Street demonstrated that domestic violence and drug abuse cause far more misery in Australia than terrorism – but where are the votes in saying that?My memory of the Bourke Street deaths isn't the violence but the decency of people
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Victories for Indigenous people are always short-lived. That's why we need a treaty – now@IndigenousX host Steve Bunbadgee Hodder Watt was in Canberra for Kevin Rudd’s national apology in 2008. It was easy to get caught up in the emotion, he says, but real progress for Aboriginal people is still not happening
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Scott Morrison jokes about coal theatrics with Ray Hadley – video2GB radio host praises treasurer’s brandishing of a lump of coal in question time
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Joanne Lees reveals plan for Peter Falconio memorial – videoThe Briton talks to 60 Minutes’ Liz Hayes about her intention to erect a statue in memory of her murdered boyfriend
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NSW rural fire service warns people not to get caught in front of bushfires – videoThe rural fire service is urging residents to be extremely vigilant in areas where ‘catastrophic’ conditions are predicted
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Why Australian cities are at risk of power outages – video explainerExperts agree there is more than enough generation capacity in the energy market to meet demand, so why are Australians being warned of potential blackouts?
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Eva Cox's wisdom: dare to be difficult‘We need the stirrers, we need the outsiders, we need the people who change things,’ the feminist, academic and activist says
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Scott Morrison brings a chunk of coal into parliament – videoScott Morrison brought a chunk of coal into the chamber, taunting Labor about its energy policies by saying: ‘This is coal, don’t be afraid.’ Barnaby Joyce gleefully juggled the coal before passing around to colleagues while Morrison spruiked its virtues to the chamber
Live Bill Shorten calls for commonwealth lead on reparation for stolen generations – politics live