Labor tries to numb poll pain with dental sweetener

Labor tries to numb poll pain with dental sweetener

Free dental care and workplace safety have taken centre stage ahead of a state poll as leaders trade insults over potential debates.

The Morning Wire

Sunday, November 1, 2026

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An extra 1700 GP practices across Australia are bulk-billing following the introduction of a federal incentive program.

Labor will deliver twice as many free dental clinics if succesful at the upcoming Victorian state election.

Captain Pat Cummins admits change may be needed after Australia endures a horror ending in Cape Town on Halloween.

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