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Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

Independent Nicolette Boele wins Bradfield by 26 votes

The announcement comes after a tense few weeks post-election, with the count between Boele and Liberal candidate Gisele Kapterian winding down to ultra thin margins.

Brad Esposito
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“The question is, what are you going to stand for?” Zali Steggall on climate, Labor, and her third term in parliament.

“The question is, what are you going to stand for?” Zali Steggall on climate, Labor, and her third term in parliament.

With a diminished Greens presence in the 48th parliament, independent progressives like Steggall will be at the forefront of the struggle for climate justice, in which they will play a key role holding a Labor government to account.

Huw Bradshaw
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Moving out “practically impossible”: Four young North Shore men on what’s shaping their voting choices

Moving out “practically impossible”: Four young North Shore men on what’s shaping their voting choices

“I guess that my ideal Prime Minister is just: seems like a good bloke, or good woman.”

Melissa Mantle
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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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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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“I’ll work with all sides of politics”: Who is Nicolette Boele and what are her “common sense” policies?

“I’ll work with all sides of politics”: Who is Nicolette Boele and what are her “common sense” policies?

The North Shore Lorikeet caught up with the independent candidate for Bradfield.

Melissa Mantle
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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
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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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What Labor’s $16 billion student debt cut could mean for North Shore graduates

What Labor’s $16 billion student debt cut could mean for North Shore graduates

A proposed 20% reduction in HECS debt could wipe $5000 off the average student loan - but for students in the North Shore, the promise of relief is tangled in election politics and deeper frustrations.

Huw Bradshaw