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Labor win Aston by-election in historic upset

The Liberals' Peter Dutton has vowed the party will rebuild after a big swing to Labor in the Aston by-election handed the Albanese government a historic win.

Nichole Overall is member for Monaro

Nationals candidate Nichole Overall has succeeded former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro as member for Monaro in this weekend’s by-election.

NSW by-elections: Labor set to win Bega, Nationals to retain Monaro despite swing against

Labor appears set for an historic win in the NSW seat of Bega while the Liberals have suffered a swing against them in former premier Gladys Berejiklian's seat of Willoughby as counting continues in the state's Super Saturday by-elections.

Politicans out in force for four NSW by-elections, including Monaro

Politicians making last-ditch pitches are abundant, but snags are few and far between as voters head to the polls in four NSW by-elections which include the nearby electorate of Monaro.

Respite Care for Queanbeyan needs ongoing funding

With the Monaro by-election on 12 February, it would be great to know the position of the local candidates on where their support is for Respite Care for Queanbeyan.

Ex-Labor leader McKay quits NSW parliament

Former NSW Labor leader Jodi McKay has announced she will resign from state parliament, the latest in a string of MPs to quit in recent weeks.

Kristy McBain claims victory in Eden-Monaro by-election

Australian Labor Party candidate Kristy McBain has claimed victory in the Eden-Monaro by-election, with 94,000 votes counted and 4,000 left to go.

ABC cuts could be a key issue in Eden-Monaro by-election

A snapshot of the Eden-Monaro electorate by independent activist group GetUp has found many voters in the upcoming by-election believe the ABC is critical to the community.

Canberra activists urge Eden-Monaro to vote for change

A small army of environmental advocates from the Stop Adani Canberra group have targeted the Eden-Monaro by-election with their message for change.

Coronavirus source of democracy sausage snag

If you’re on the hunt for a socially distanced democracy sausage sizzle on Eden-Monaro by-election voting day, 4 July, your plans may have hit a snag. While current NSW COVID-19 restrictions technically allow...

Eden-Monaro candidates back rail project

Multiple candidates in the Eden-Monaro by-election have come together to call on the Federal Government to commit funding for a $3 billion freight and passenger rail for the region.

Eden-Monaro goes to the polls

On Saturday 4 July residents of the federal electorate of Eden-Monaro will go to the polls for a by-election brought on by the resignation of Mike Kelly.

Dr Mike Kelly to resign from Federal Parliament

Federal Labor MP Dr Mike Kelly this morning announced he will resign from the seat of Eden-Monaro, marking the first by-election of the 46th parliament.

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