Nathanael Scott

1 week ago | theage.com.au | Nick Newling |Rachel Clun |Nathanael Scott

Congratulations from world leaders have poured in for Anthony Albanese after Labor’s election win. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was among the first to congratulate Albanese, saying “the UK and Australia are as close as ever”. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky wished Albanese “continued success” in his role. “Ukraine sincerely values Australia’s unwavering support and its principled stance on ending Russia’s war and securing a dignified and lasting peace.

Oct 7, 2024 | theage.com.au | Rachael Dexter |Nathanael Scott

By Rachael Dexter and Nathanael Scott October 8, 2024 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Quasi-parties are on the hunt in Victoria’s local government elections as they try to push out incumbent councils. But it has raised questions about the transparency and definition of the groups of so-called independents who often share branding, resources, policies and preferences.

Oct 5, 2024 | theage.com.au | Angus Delaney |Nathanael Scott

By Angus Delaney and Nathanael Scott October 6, 2024 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Fixing unpaved roads, potholes and single lanes with two-way traffic to reduce road trauma is high on the to-do lists of council election candidates, as population growth leads to traffic jams in many outer Melbourne suburbs.

Oct 4, 2024 | theage.com.au | Tom Cowie |Nathanael Scott

By Tom Cowie and Nathanael Scott October 5, 2024 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for laterAdd articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Candidates in this year’s local government elections say councils should focus on roads, rates and rubbish rather than making a stand on issues such as the conflict in Gaza and the marking of Australia Day.

Oct 3, 2024 | smh.com.au | Cara Waters |Sophie Aubrey |Nathanael Scott

By Cara Waters, Sophie Aubrey and Nathanael Scott October 4, 2024 — 5.00am, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Many local election candidates are prioritising green space and heritage over housing, setting up a potential showdown with the state government over its ambitious housing targets.