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Gambling
Apr 8, 2026

Newsletter: Power line problems

Newsletter: Power line problems

Plus: Who profits from pokies?

New South Wales News
Feb 9, 2026

Newsletter: Why do we still have them?

Newsletter: Why do we still have them?

Plus: A stolen statue

New South Wales News
Jan 12, 2026

Could NSW Libs Wedge the Labor Party on Gambling Reform?

Could NSW Libs Wedge the Labor Party on Gambling Reform?

Inaction from the state government on reform could present an opportunity for the NSW opposition in 2027.

New South Wales News
Dec 10, 2025

NSW greyhound industry slammed in 700-page report: The government’s response? Questionable

NSW greyhound industry slammed in 700-page report: The government’s response? Questionable

A NSW Government inquiry has exposed systemic failures in greyhound racing, but critics say reforms fall short and dogs continue to suffer.

Northern Territory News
Oct 17, 2025

Australia’s tropical forests are now adding to climate change, not fighting it

Australia’s tropical forests are now adding to climate change, not fighting it

The National Account dives into: The first gambling report in 32 years and the state of the rainforest

Defence
Sep 26, 2025

The Australian Government’s secret climate report that’s “frankly terrifying”

The Australian Government’s secret climate report that’s “frankly terrifying”

The National Account dives into: Turbines, a media baron and Illegal cigarettes.

Gambling
Sep 24, 2025

What the US-China TikTok deal means for Australia

What the US-China TikTok deal means for Australia

The National Account dives into: A train mystery, gambling harm and illegal camping

Western Australia News
Sep 24, 2025

“We need a more robust approach”: Gambling rates are rising – and so is the harm caused

“We need a more robust approach”: Gambling rates are rising – and so is the harm caused

New research shows gambling harm is surging across Australia, with millions affected by financial stress and relationship harm prompting calls for stronger measures to reduce gambling-related harm.

New South Wales News
Sep 3, 2025

NSW pokie players lose $1 million an hour

NSW pokie players lose $1 million an hour

The National Account dives into: A cherry farmer and Australia's bushfire risk

New South Wales News
Aug 27, 2025

Victoria's pokie machine trial is falling apart. What happened?

Victoria's pokie machine trial is falling apart. What happened?

The National Account dives into Woolworths profits sink and a Victorian manhunt

Gambling
Aug 21, 2025

What’s the point of a trial to reduce gambling harm... without spending limits?

What’s the point of a trial to reduce gambling harm... without spending limits?

Gambling reformers warn Victoria’s YourPlay rollout risks becoming another “faux trial.”

Gambling
Aug 1, 2025

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

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

The communications watchdog has just fined another gambling company for breaching spam laws but how many others aren't playing by the rules?

Gambling
Jun 25, 2025

Crossbenchers call on Labor to commit to gambling ad ban recommended 2 years ago

Crossbenchers call on Labor to commit to gambling ad ban recommended 2 years ago

Two years, tens of billions lost, zero action. Crossbench MPs want the gambling ad ban off the shelf and onto the books.

Gambling
Jun 19, 2025

Should gambling companies be able to target young Aussies? No one's really stopping them.

Should gambling companies be able to target young Aussies? No one's really stopping them.

Retired F1 star Daniel Ricciardo the new face of an app "that's WhatsApp and Instagram meets sports betting”.

Gambling
Jun 18, 2025

Tabcorp fined $4 million for sending illegal marketing messages to VIP customers without consent

Tabcorp fined $4 million for sending illegal marketing messages to VIP customers without consent

Australia’s media watchdog says the gambling giant breached spam laws more than 5,700 times — in what’s believed to be the first major penalty targeting a VIP gambling program.

Analysis
May 30, 2025

We already have a plan to ban gambling ads. Why is the government ignoring it?

We already have a plan to ban gambling ads. Why is the government ignoring it?

Most Australians want gambling ads gone. There’s a 31-step plan ready to go — but powerful interests are keeping it on ice.

The National Account

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