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Voters continue to abandon Peter Dutton, with the latest polling showing the Coalition has gone from being "in the box seat" to winning the election to the prospect of losing seats on May 3. The latest YouGov polling reveals Labor has gained ground in the tight race to be ahead 52.5 per cent to 47.5 per cent in the two-party preferred vote.
Three schools affiliated with Christian Schools Australia are among those who have submitted expressions of interest to take over Brindabella Christian College, Sarah Lansdown reports. The preferred new owner will be named before the start of term 2 after an urgent bill to shorten public consultation passed the Legislative Assembly.
A proposed development for the site of popular eateries would transform the Braddon skyline and add new homes to the suburb, Lucinda Garbutt-Young reports. The building, on Lonsdale Street, would be up to eight storeys. And Canberra's tourism officials will work to attract younger and more sophisticated Chinese visitors to the capital, Jasper Lindell reports. But there is a big mountain to climb before we could hope to secure direct flights to and from China. This week's high daily temperatures will continue today with plenty of sunshine and a forecast top of 27.
John-Paul Moloney, managing editor | 