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Independent candidate for Bradfield Andy Yin explains his preferences

Independent candidate for Bradfield Andy Yin explains his preferences

The outspoken politician is "sending a message" by encouraging his supporters to place the Labor Party second at the ballot box.

Melissa Mantle
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A Liberal voter on why he's championing Scott Yung in Bennelong

A Liberal voter on why he's championing Scott Yung in Bennelong

The recently retired pharmacist has volunteered for the Liberal candidate's campaign due to its enthusiasm and passion as well as "justice" for his profession.

Melissa Mantle
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“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

“It’s inspiring us to be something greater than just consumers”: Inside the Gordon church wrestling with the North Shore's big issues

Karen Mitchell-Lambert, minister at Gordon-Pymble’s Uniting Church, talks about embracing LGBTIQ members, connecting to something greater than ourselves, and the challenges in holding a diverse group of people together.

Melissa Mantle
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Bradfield and Berowra among most unaffordable electorates to buy a home in Australia: Here's what your candidates want to do about that.

Bradfield and Berowra among most unaffordable electorates to buy a home in Australia: Here's what your candidates want to do about that.

In the electorates where the inflation of housing prices in Australia is most evident, what have the candidates for this election said they will do about housing affordability?

Huw Bradshaw
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“Removing this exemption will hurt Australian workers”: Talking to the experts about Dutton’s cuts to EV incentives

“Removing this exemption will hurt Australian workers”: Talking to the experts about Dutton’s cuts to EV incentives

Data sourced from the Road and Maritimes Services indicates that Ku-ring-gai, Willoughby, and Lane Cove have some of the highest percentages of electric vehicles.

Huw Bradshaw
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Laxale and Yung go head-to-head on faith, freedom, and cost-of-living at Bennelong forum

Laxale and Yung go head-to-head on faith, freedom, and cost-of-living at Bennelong forum

The ultra-marginal seat's major party candidates shared their views on a number of issues that impact religious communities in the electorate.

Melissa Mantle
PoliticsPolitics
Nearly 1 in 4 Bradfield voters planning to change the way they vote this election

Nearly 1 in 4 Bradfield voters planning to change the way they vote this election

Both independent candidates and minor parties will look to benefit from this shift at the election on May 3

Archie Milligan
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"They haven't fully understood": Research finds there's not enough water to run Coalition's nuclear plan

"They haven't fully understood": Research finds there's not enough water to run Coalition's nuclear plan

New research from a former Chief Executive of the Australian Centre of International Agricultural Research claims the Coalition's nuclear energy plan just doesn't add up.

Archie Milligan
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“A bad bet”: Boele calls for parliamentary inquiry into $368 billion AUKUS deal

“A bad bet”: Boele calls for parliamentary inquiry into $368 billion AUKUS deal

Independent candidate for Bradfield says $368 billion defence pact risks Australian values and taxpayer money

Melissa Mantle
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Andy Yin’s break with the Liberal party: A bid for Bradfield on his own terms

Andy Yin’s break with the Liberal party: A bid for Bradfield on his own terms

The former Young Liberal and family restaurant manager says he is disillusioned with the major parties and aims to deliver genuine representation to the electorate.

Melissa Mantle
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Ticket to Ryde: Labor's Jerome Laxale campaigns on housing and healthcare in Bennelong

Ticket to Ryde: Labor's Jerome Laxale campaigns on housing and healthcare in Bennelong

The MP chats to the North Shore Lorikeet about his journey in politics, the challenges of holding a marginal seat, and the priorities driving his re-election campaign.

Melissa Mantle
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Beyond tax cuts: A Lane Cove resident on what really deserves federal support

Beyond tax cuts: A Lane Cove resident on what really deserves federal support

"I want more focus, more funding and more compassion."

Melissa Mantle