FROM THE HILL: A snapshot of today's politics and parliament

From the Hill: There's nothing quite like a footy analogy when talking politics.

From the Hill: There's nothing quite like a footy analogy when talking politics.

Pre-polling has begun for the Secret Harbour by-election, which will be decided on August 29.

Former Woodside Energy director Melinda Cilento has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia's Monetary Policy Board, adding further WA resources experience to the rate-setting panel.

From the Hill: Welcome back to a new session of parliament, where melons got things off to a fruity start.

OPINION: Silencing your own candidate at a good news announcement is a by-election blunder.

Australia's central bank has chosen to keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent in a move "universally expected" by the market.