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Below the Line: former independent Cathy McGowan hits back at John Howard’s ‘anti-Liberal groupies’ jibe – podcast

Former independent federal MP Cathy McGowan has hit back at John Howard’s description of independent candidates as “anti-Liberal groupies”.

The Conversation

Morrison, Dutton go hard on national security - but will it have any effect on the election?

Elections held in the shadow of war or overarching national security concerns tend to favour incumbents.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Could going too negative on 'teals' do Liberals more harm than good?

As the government fights for its life, John Howard, the Liberals’ living icon, has been on the campaign trail.

The Conversation

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Percivals' prestigious portrait prize unveils some famous faces in Townsville

Australian Navy diver Paul de Gelder lost two limbs in a harrowing shark attack. Now, his portrait is hanging among famous faces in one of regional Australia's biggest art prizes.

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Scott Morrison refuses press conference as John Howard calls teal independents ‘anti-Liberal groupies’

Warringah MP Zali Steggall accuses former prime minister of using ‘appalling sexist language’

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison fails the 'character' test posed by his Warringah candidate

For months there has been a great deal of debate about Scott Morrison’s “character”.

The Conversation

Mick Watson, union leader, Branxton identity, dies at 78

Vale Mick Watson: Branxton boy plays his final round

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Brendan O'Connor says defence spending under the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments was similar, on average. Is that correct?

Shadow Defence Minister Brendan O'Connor says the Howard and Rudd-Gillard governments both spend 1.7 to 1.8 per cent of GDP on defence. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News

Alexander Downer features in UK video promoting Britain’s ‘new plan for immigration’

Former Australian foreign minister says ‘no one will end up being able to reside in the UK if they pay a people smuggler’, in UK Home Office video

The Guardian - AU

Coalition’s $220m pledge for native forestry ‘bad news’ for threatened species, conservationists say

Morrison says he ‘won’t support any shutdowns of native forestry’ as he announces new Tasmania hub in country’s most marginal electorate

The Guardian - AU

Reconciliation action plans let settlers take up more space, not relinquish it

A money-hungry and growth-at-all-costs society is entirely incompatible with the sovereignty of Indigenous peoples

The Guardian - AU

Australian prime minister bets on strong economy for reelection as inflation concerns grow

SYDNEY — Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put economic stewardship at the center of his bid for a come-from-behind win in Australia’s May 21 ballot.

Tribune News Service

The Victorian seats to watch this election in the state dubbed the ‘Massachusetts of Australia’

Despite its reputation as a progressive state, Victoria could be decisive in the event of a tight federal election

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in battle to be prime minister as Australia heads to election

Both men have spent a good part of their lives in politics but, come May 21, one will be prime minister and the other will likely face the end of his political career.

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The Independent UK

Australia PM Morrison first to serve full term in 15 years

In at least one sense, Scott Morrison is the most successful Australian prime minister in years

ABC News

Scott Morrison calls federal election for May 21, setting up battle with Labor's Anthony Albanese

Australians will get to decide who leads the country for the next three years when they go to the polls in a federal election on May 21.

AAP

Albanese promises to unite country

Anthony Albanese is promising to unite the country if he wins the May 21 election after the prime minister finally set a six-week campaign in motion.

Newcastle Herald

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Labor politicians are responding to the pre-election budget by attacking the government's record. Here's what you need to know to interpret their claims

Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese have responded to the Coalition's pre-election budget with a string of attacks on the government's record. How do they stack up?

The Guardian - AU

Labor must not betray Indigenous voters by delaying voice to parliament, Keating and Pearson say

Former prime minister and Indigenous leader say that if the ALP wins government, it must hold a referendum in its first term

The Guardian - AU

Pru Goward among six Liberal-linked appointments by Coalition to Administrative Appeals Tribunal

Concerns sparked of repeat of 2019 when one in five named for government bodies before election called had Liberal or National ties

Newcastle Herald

Letters: Invasion must trigger horrific memories

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XMMA 4 free live stream video: John Dodson vs. Francisco Rivera, more UFC alums (6:30 p.m. ET)

XMMA 4 is loaded with former UFC fighters – and you can watch a free live stream on MMA Junkie starting at 6:30 p.m. ET.

Newcastle Herald

Cash splash: will the budget save the Morrison government?

COVID-19 has exposed many weaknesses in government spending on services that the public considers a priority.

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I Spent Months Rewatching Two Decades Of Rove And I Think I Saw The Face Of God

The years played out before me like a million dying stars, burning out for me and me only as I whizzed by in the good starship YouTube.

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