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Last year, Anthony Albanese was criticised for his lack of cut-through during the COVID crisis, as Labor was sidelined by a hyperactive government. This year, amid ALP leadership speculation and now a shadow ministry reshuffle, Albanese is seeking to assert himself more forcefully, declaring last week “I will be leader of this country after the next election”. With that election possible within the year, the need for Labor to outline its policies, including on climate change and industrial relations, is becoming more pressing. Albanese is still intent on taking his time on climate policy, where international developments are fast-moving, but...

  s by Kelly Link This is a story about being lost in the woods. This guy Soap is at a party out in the suburbs. The thing you need to know about Soap is that he keeps a small framed oil painting in the trunk of his car. The painting is about the size of a paperback novel. Wherever Soap goes, this oil painting goes with him. But he leaves the painting in the trunk of his car, because you don’t walk around a party carrying a painting. People will think you’re weird. Soap doesn’t know anyone here. He’s...

Publisher: Nacon Developer: Cyanide Studio Release: February 4, 2021 Reviewed on: Xbox Series X/S Also on: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC A scan of my immediate surroundings reveals six heavily armed soldiers, two wielding firearms with silver bullets. Behind these soon-to-be-dead guards is a mech menacingly pumping a flamethrower, clearly itching for the chance to light me up. I can quietly break each of their necks in my human form, but another look at the area highlights a vent leading to a security office. I can transform into my wolf form to dart into that space to turn...

s The thought of inheriting a house always seemed like an exciting prospect — until this hypothetical became your reality. Maybe the house you inherited stirs unpleasant memories. Or perhaps you love the house, but you can’t afford to pay the outstanding mortgage. Whatever the reason, you want to sell that house you inherited ASAP. The process of selling an inherited home is complex, including an array of financial, legal, and market ramifications. We spoke with probate attorneys and a top-performing real estate agent to bring you 10 essential steps for selling an inherited house. Source: (Slidebean / Unsplash)1. Know...

s Designing our campervan kitchen was probably the thing I was most excited about to begin with. I love cooking, and we’ve typically rented places with less than ideal kitchens, so I was excited to actually design my own cooking space. Exactly the way I wanted it. But my excitement wore off as soon found out how overwhelming designing a campervan kitchen can be. Your kitchen is likely where you’ll have the most decisions to make of your entire campervan build. Here’s what I mean: Water: Do you want running water? Cooking: Propane or electric? How many burners? Do you...