GP and Muslim community leader Jamal Rifi in front of his medical centre in Belmore,Sydney.

In Sydney’s west,division over Gaza action drives election debate

An activist group’s attempt to ban politicians from attending Muslim events has drawn criticism from some community leaders,but others insist politicians haven’t got the message.

  • Perry Duffin,Anthony Segaert andMatt Wade

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Flyers by Stand4Palestine instructing followers to confront and disrupt politicians in mosques.

‘Interrupt,disrupt,expose’:Plan to drive MPs from Sydney’s mosques

A campaign is under way to force government and opposition politicians away from the city’s Islamic community by heckling and filming them.

  • Perry Duffin
Some universities are dominated by students who graduated from private schools.

The Melbourne universities ruled by private school students – and the ones that aren’t

New data reveals the split between private and public school students enrolled at each university,as the government tries to increase representation among low-income students.

  • Daniella White
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Education Minister Jason Clare.

Labor slams Peter Dutton for creating ‘fake fight’ over Australia Day

Education Minister Jason Clare accused the opposition leader of seeking to distract voters from “the mess of his crazy policies”.

  • Olivia Ireland
The executive pay bill of universities has been revealed.

Highest university executive pay packets revealed as crackdown looms

Institutions are spending more on top management staff and almost 200 people are taking home salaries of $500,000 or more a year.

  • Daniella White
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Education Minister Jason Clare.

Labor ministers admit Dutton marriage meme is stupid and mean

The prime minister ordered a meme mocking Dutton’s marriage be taken down,but campaign strategists say the gaffe is a warning sign ahead of the campaign.

  • Olivia Ireland
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The pros and cons of a ‘good bloke’ prime minister

I find it alarming that the astute Niki Savva sees Peter Dutton as electable despite his failure to produce a single,costed economic policy. Albanese,for all his faults,does stand for something other than himself.

As Prime Minister,Anthony Albanese has plenty of colourful lunches.

A PM,a TV star,a powerbroker and a Socceroo walk into a restaurant

Anthony Albanese,Richard Wilkins,Graham Richardson and Mark Bosnich were spotted lunching in Sydney.

  • Kishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
George Williams wants the government to slash university fees.

Uni boss’ bold plan to slash university fees and end $50,000 arts degrees

The plan would cost the government $1.7 billion a year and result in the cost of an arts degree falling from $50,000 to $28,000.

  • Daniella White
Peter Dutton,international students.

Migration scheme in turmoil as Coalition,Greens torpedo overseas student caps

Labor’s laws to limit the number of foreign students have been blocked,the government calling Peter Dutton “a fraud” over his party’s decision.

  • Paul Sakkal andNatassia Chrysanthos