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Q: What should the state government’s main priority be for the renewal of Newcastle’s CBD?





Is the monarchy still relevant to Australians?
Q: Is the monarchy still relevant to Australians?




past polls

Q: Can the Newcastle Jets win the A-League title in 2012?

Yes, they're on fire after two wins in a row
(31.7%)

No, they're not premiership material
(68.3%)

Total Votes: 410
Poll Date: 06 February, 2012
Who is your preferred Prime Minister?
Q: Who is your preferred Prime Minister?





Q: Should Julia Gillard be allowed to complete her full term as Prime Minister?

Yes, the leadership debate is a distraction from the real issues she is trying to address
(35.7%)

No, bring back Kevin Rudd to lead Labor
(19.9%)

No, I want an early election so I can vote in Tony Abbott
(44.4%)

Total Votes: 428
Poll Date: 05 February, 2012
Q: Should schools ban types of fruit if some students are allergic to them?

Yes, the safety of all children should come first.
(11.2%)

No, food bans have gone far enough.
(88.8%)

Total Votes: 517
Poll Date: 03 February, 2012
Q: How do you rate the behaviour of parents at school?

A. Top of the class - parents lead by example.
(5.2%)

B. Could do better - they gossip too much.
(22.2%)

C. Need help - some are bigger bullies than the students.
(42.6%)

D. Fail - most of them deserve detention.
(30%)

Total Votes: 406
Poll Date: 02 February, 2012
Should Kevin Rudd challenge Julia Gillard for leadership?
Q: Should Kevin Rudd challenge Julia Gillard for leadership?




Q: Will the planned works at the Bogey Hole be an improvement?

Yes, it will make it much safer and more accessible
(47%)

No, it detracts from the historic nature of the site
(53%)

Total Votes: 517
Poll Date: 01 February, 2012
Does Australia need tougher restrictions on the concentration of media ownership?
Q: Does Australia need tougher restrictions on the concentration of media ownership?




Q: Do you believe Lake Macquarie sea levels are rising to such an extent that they require property protection?

Yes
(27%)

No
(73%)

Total Votes: 681
Poll Date: 31 January, 2012
Q: Are you more likely to shop at Coles because of the fruit & vegetable discounts?





Have you put off visiting the GP because of out-of-pocket costs?
Q: Have you put off visiting the GP because of out-of-pocket costs?




Q: Should Jets coach Gary van Egmond reinstate player Kasey Wehrman?

Yes, Kasey has apologised for speaking out and the Jets need him.
(72.6%)

No, van Egmond should keep Wehrman on the sideline.
(27.4%)

Total Votes: 201
Poll Date: 30 January, 2012
Should male and female Australian Open champs earn equal prize money?
Q: Should male and female Australian Open champs earn equal prize money?




Q: Are you satisfied with student literacy and numeracy programs?

Yes, they are meeting children’s needs
(9.9%)

No, we are falling behind world standards
(64.9%)

Don’t know, the evidence is not clear
(25.2%)

Total Votes: 242
Poll Date: 29 January, 2012
Q: Should there be a public holiday for the Newcastle Show?

No
(42.9%)

Yes, but just in Newcastle
(6.4%)

Yes, but just in Lake Macquarie
(1.2%)

Yes, in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
(21.8%)

Yes, in the whole of the Hunter
(27.6%)

Total Votes: 673
Poll Date: 27 January, 2012
Q: Who is most to blame for the violent scenes near the Tent Embassy in Canberra yesterday?

Tony Abbott for his Tent Embassy comment
(16.2%)

The Aboriginal protesters for over-reacting
(74.8%)

Security and police for over-reacting
(5.6%)

Julia Gillard for not coming out to speak to the crowd
(3.4%)

Total Votes: 832
Poll Date: 26 January, 2012
Q: Who would you have selected as Australian of the Year from the list of finalists?

Father Chris Riley, charity founder
(39.3%)

Geoffrey Rush, actor
(14.7%)

Bruce and Denise Morcombe, child protection advocates
(28.8%)

Professor Donna Cross, children's advocate
(2.3%)

Robert Pennicott, conservationist
(1.9%)

Robyn Layton QC, social justice advocate
(2.1%)

Angus Houston AC AFC, military leader
(6.9%)

John Boffa, medical campaigner
(4%)

Total Votes: 476
Poll Date: 25 January, 2012
Should Ricky Ponting retire?
Q: Should Ricky Ponting retire?




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