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They let me into Australia's largest pokie convention, and here's what I overheard

Aug 13, 2025

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They let me into Australia's largest pokie convention, and here's what I overheard

Somehow getting my hands on a media pass, the National Account was invited to attend the Australasian Gaming Expo, where pub and club owners decide which pokie machines will end up on the floors of your local venue.

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Aug 11, 2025

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Sorry you feel that way: Environment Minister apologises for government's slow response to SA algal bloom

Environment Minister Murray Watt has "apologised" for those who feel the government's response to the bloom was too slow.

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Aug 8, 2025

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What does defence have to do with climate?

A former Australian Army war studies director argues that climate change, not traditional military threats, is the greatest existential risk facing Australia.

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Should we cap superannuation at $5 million?

Aug 8, 2025

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Should we cap superannuation at $5 million?

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Aug 7, 2025

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The Premier was ousted, re-elected, and reinstated — all in a few chaotic weeks. Now, another no-confidence vote looms. Tasmania’s political drama isn’t over yet.

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Aug 6, 2025

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How Barnaby Joyce made a mess the Coalition can’t ignore

Aug 4, 2025

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What happens next: Unpacking the Liberal Party's latest internal conflict

Aug 1, 2025

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Watch: Public servants warned about bragging about security clearance.

Aug 1, 2025

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Can regional Victoria’s river systems handle three scheduled coal mine rehabilitations?

Jul 31, 2025

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Jul 30, 2025

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Australia's youth might be ditching alcohol, but regional services need to catch up

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THE NATIONAL ACCOUNT

— Hold Em To Account —

WATCH: Productivity Commission warns young Australians may be worse off than their parents

Qantas to pay $90m for illegally sacking workers

A local council in eastern Melbourne is spending $100,000 to move a hedge 4 metres

How do you even talk about the March for Australia?

What do Aussie farmers think about American beef?

LATEST

They let me into Australia's largest pokie convention, and here's what I overheard

Sorry you feel that way: Environment Minister apologises for government's slow response to SA algal bloom

What does defence have to do with climate?

Should we cap superannuation at $5 million?

Watch: Trying our best to explain what's going on with Tasmanian politics right now

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How disaster-proof is your house? You may soon find out

6 extreme bleaching events in 9 years: the Great Barrier Reef is struggling

How Barnaby Joyce made a mess the Coalition can’t ignore

Watch: Massive storms hit NSW

What happens next: Unpacking the Liberal Party's latest internal conflict

Watch: Public servants warned about bragging about security clearance.

Can regional Victoria’s river systems handle three scheduled coal mine rehabilitations?

Watch: How much have gambling companies been fined for spam?

Watch: How did YouTube just get included in the Under 16s social media ban?

Australia's youth might be ditching alcohol, but regional services need to catch up

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