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Driving rain batters NSW coast as authorities warn of flooding and landslips

WaterNSW is preparing for Warragamba Dam to spill after days of persistent rain pushes water levels to capacity

The Guardian - AU

Got COVID-19? From today the government won’t pay you to stay at home

The Albanese government has pushed ahead with plans made by the previous administration to end the pandemic disaster payments.

ABC News

Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

Newcastle Herald

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Compensation raised as millions of bees killed to stop Varroa mite

So far more than 600 hives have been destroyed and "that number will grow". Generally, bees are euthanised by pouring petrol into the hive, leaving it overnight, then burning the hive.

The Canberra Times

Lismore ice-cream factory ‘will need to stand down 240 people’ unless flood support extended

Norco says 44 workers who lost homes would be affected if government assistance ends

The Guardian - AU

Northern Rivers employers call for boost to flood package following state's $15 million pledge

Some of the largest employers in the Northern Rivers are calling on the state and federal governments to increase a disaster recovery package to $100 million.

ABC News

Labor says Dutton ‘desperate’ to distract from defence failures – as it happened

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New Agriculture Minister says Labor's drought policy an 'evolution'

Labor doesn't have a drought policy yet and, although it might be hard to imagine given the recent rain, Australia will inevitably be in the grips of another crippling drought before too long.

ABC News

Too little, too late: Australia’s disaster response has been … a disaster

Those on the ground after fires and floods say recovery efforts require a complete restructure

The Guardian - AU

Live sheep trade ban won't happen this term, Prime Minister Albanese says

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has confirmed the government will ban live sheep exports by air and sea, but Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it will not happen in this term of government.

ABC News

Labor’s full cabinet has finally been sworn in. Here’s a who’s who of new ministers

Although Labor hasn't been in government since 2013, almost half of the new cabinet have past experience as government ministers.

The New Daily

Who's in the new Labor government cabinet? Who got what role on the frontbench?

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new cabinet, with election losses and cabinet shake-ups seeing some new faces enter the fold. Here's who got what position.

ABC News

View from The Hill: Record 10 women in Albanese cabinet, and surprise move for Plibersek to environment

Anthony Albanese has switched Tanya Plibersek from education to environment and promoted Clare O'Neil into the plum home affairs ministry in a 23-member cabinet that contains a record 10 women.

The Conversation

Regional Queensland voted for the Liberal National Party. What do they make of the Labor government and 'greenslide'?

The Liberal National Party has retained 70 per cent of federal seats in Queensland, leaving many in the agriculture and mining sectors worried the inner-city electorates' embrace of the Greens could deepen the regional divide between city and country.

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Regional Queensland loses federal election spotlight as major parties focus elsewhere

Experts say there has been a "noticeable drop in emphasis" on regional Queensland during the 2022 campaign as major parties focus on other electorates.

ABC News

Queensland's Senate ballot includes several high-profile candidates, but it's unlikely all will secure a spot

A bevy of household names are Queensland candidates vying for a seat in the Senate, but they're unlikely to all secure enough votes to head to Canberra.

ABC News

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate slams LNP and Labor, says he'll 'look at' voting for Clive Palmer in federal election

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate has hit out at the LNP and Labor, saying the two parties are "taking Gold Coasters for granted" ahead of the federal election.

ABC News

Students demand answers on how politicians will address youth issues

For many Queensland year 12 students, it's the first time they'll vote in a federal election, all while they're still in school. The ABC brings together politicians and students to discuss the issues.

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How will the major parties' policies on energy transition impact Gladstone's green hydrogen industry?

Australia's two major parties have different views on the role of government in Gladstone's green hydrogen transformation. This is what they have to say.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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Disaster victims want 'pieces' picked up

Australia's disaster relief agency boss says crisis affected people now expect governments will "just step up and pick up the pieces".

ABC News

Prime Minister declares floods a national emergency, more money for residents in Lismore and other NSW towns

Prime Minister Scott Morrison defends the Australian Defence Force's response during the floods in Northern NSW, saying troops have done an "amazing job".

The Guardian - AU

Scott Morrison says defence force ‘not available on a moment’s notice’ to respond to disaster – as it happened

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ABC News

Federal government did not fund 'priority' request for Queensland flood warning system

The federal government did not fund more than $150 million in flood mitigation projects sought by state and territory governments, including a "priority" upgrade to Queensland's early flood warning infrastructure.

The Guardian - AU

Labor calls on disaster relief boss to resign for criticising flood victims who want ‘to live among the gum trees’

Shane Stone doubled down on the comments on Friday, saying he had started a conversation about not rebuilding in disaster-prone areas

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