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Lachlan LeemingFederal Political Reporter

Lachlan Leeming is a federal political reporter for The Daily Telegraph, working out of the Canberra press gallery. Over his career he has covered politics, local government, natural disasters, crime and court, both in the UK and throughout regional Australia.

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‘Legitimate’: Young Greens back Hamas-themed vandalism of MP’s office

The youth branch of the NSW Greens have endorsed the vandalisation of a Labor MP’s office with Hamas-linked symbols, placing them at odds with their federal leader.

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Bombshell detail in Tanya’s gold mine rejection

A quietly released statement from Tanya Plibersek included a key detail about her reason to reject a gold mine in country NSW.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - JUNE 05 2024: A general view of people on their phones in the CBD in Sydney as the use of social media on smart phones continues to rise. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

Aussie small business complaints against social media skyrocket

Small businesses are responsible for a huge jump in complaints against social media and tech companies – with hacks and suspensions costing them money and customers.

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A supplied image obtained on Monday, July 15, 2024, shows the official Australian portrait of His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace in London, England. Picture: NewsWire / Supplied by Millie Pilkington, Buckingham Palace, via the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet

The exclusive event King Charles will attend while in Sydney

A crowd fit for a King is expected to gather outside the Sydney Opera House when the Monarch kicks off his royal tour. While details of the trip have been kept under wraps, one event he is attending can be revealed.

NSW

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 23: A general view of construction in the new estate of Gregory Hills on October 23, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. The local Government area of Camden is one of the fastest growing areas in Australia, with a boom in residential and commercial development. Housing prices are also expected to rise with the announcement of two new Metro West stations to be built in the Western Sydney area. (Photo by Brook Mitchell/Getty Images)

Nationwide overhaul needed to fix Australia’s housing crisis

The Business Council of Australia has come out swinging on the problems it says are driving up the cost of new homes across the country.

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QUEANBEYAN, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos -JULY 5, 2024: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese visits Brindabella Family Practice in Queanbeyan with the Minister for Health and Aged Care, Mark Butler, and the Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Federal Minister throws support behind social media boycott

Mark Butler joins other politicians and celebrities vowing to take part in Unplug 24, a day of action where people switch off social media for 24 hours.

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This photo taken on December 13, 2023 shows electricity lines near emission funnels for the Bayswater coal-powered thermal power station located near the central New South Wales town of Muswellbrook. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP)

Labor accused of running political hit job on nuclear

The Coalition fears Labor – who it has accused of stacking the committee with Labor MPs – will use a new committee to ramp up fears against nuclear energy leading up to the election.

UpdatedWorld

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attends the 19th East Asia Summit during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Vientiane on October 11, 2024. (Photo by NHAC NGUYEN / AFP)

Albo rejects ‘Asian NATO’ proposal

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dismissed the idea of an Asian regional security body, similar to NATO, to protect against threats.

UpdatedNational

China reveals big move on Aussie lobster ban

A major trade hurdle between China and Australia has been overcome following a meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

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CANBERRA, Australia - NewsWire Photos - October 8, 2024: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture: NewsWire / Martin Ollman

‘Ute tax’ fears reignited over new car pollution cap

The Coalition has raised concerns new car pollution caps could drive up the cost of family and tradie-friendly SUVs and utes ahead of the Prime Minister’s crunch meetings with Asian leaders.

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