Inside the renewable energy resistance in regional Australia

Inside the renewable energy resistance in reg...

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How to win a cost-of-living election

Around the world, soaring inflation has pushed voters to turn on incumbent governments. But one country bucked the trend – Mexico, where the leftwing Morena party recorded a landslide victory. The key to it’s success? A policy platform built on minimum salary rises, labour reform ...  Show more

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