In Australian politics, pork barrelling isn’t anything new, but this week it's Labor's turn in the spotlight.

With $6 million heading to the Marrickville Golf Club in Anthony Albanese's seat of Grayndler, the media is enjoying the latest news cycle taking aim at the Prime Minister.

Meanwhile, in Victoria, a local council in a marginal Gippsland seat is banking on an election promise to fund a $47 million pool it doesn't have the money for.