A coup for a big project in Sydney’s west. A sign of competition for Sydney Airport. Singapore Airlines plans international flights at Western Sydney Airport. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Always a pleasure to talk politics on Wednesday mornings with Patricia Karvelas on RN Breakfast And thank you Ralph of Brisbane for texting in.

KOALA UPDATE She went missing for a couple of months but returned with a furry passenger.

“We’ve seen how divisive debates have played out across our country, and the last thing we want to do is inflict that debate on a sector of our community right now,” Deputy PM Richard Marles said. “We’re bringing science to bear here". theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Great to talk to university caps with Andrew Norton of ANU and Jacqueline Maley on Inside Politics this week. Tune in: omny.fm/shows/please-e…

The week the Greens leapt onto the wrong podium. Column: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Albanese was uneasy over a question about intersex characteristics that mentioned genitals. Conscious of the fact the census would not be held until 2026 and of the need to talk cost of living, Albanese put his foot down and intervened smh.com.au/politics/feder… James Massola

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancee Jodie Haydon plan to hold their wedding after the next election, avoiding the major distraction of nuptials held before what is looming as a tight poll. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Nurse shortage to undermine federal reform plan for aged care. Details today: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Smash or be smashed: why Jim Chalmers won’t retreat on RBA call. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Good story by James Massola at top of the The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age home pages. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Bill Shorten just gave Labor a parting gift. Column: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Feds have put a $702 million plan to the states on protecting women and children from violence. Exclusive here. To be decided at national cabinet tomorrow. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

“The path ahead does not just involve tinkering at the edges but instead requires a surge of activity and investment around people, responses and systems,” the rapid review said. Via ⁦David Crowe⁩ smh.com.au/politics/feder…

Details of the DV plan to be put to national cabinet today. More for frontline services, legal help. New spending shared between feds and states. theage.com.au/politics/feder…

Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift. Column: theage.com.au/politics/feder…

National Cabinet had an upside surprise. The $3.4 billion legal services deal in this story from last night became a $3.9 billion agreement by the presser just now. Am yet to confirm whether the $500m was negotiated over the soup or the desert at The Lodge last night.

‘Albo needs to turn the ship around’: Inside the government’s flagging fortunes smh.com.au/politics/feder…

‘Albo needs to turn the ship around’: Inside the government’s flagging fortunes. smh.com.au/politics/feder…

The moment Bill Shorten knew he would never be PM, and why he doesn’t mind smh.com.au/politics/feder…