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Hollow promises: Labor's side-stepping out of tune with bullish vow on miners

Phillip O'Neill: Hunter MPs silent as key transition authorities seem unwilling to dirty their boots

Newcastle Herald

Political shift 'moving mountains' as One Nation rises

A debate between populism and practicality has replaced the traditional contest of left versus right, a Labor minister says

AAP

Westralia: an inevitable independence for WA or an ‘idiotic’ idea in a time of war?

Authors of a new book argue secession could be a blueprint for eastern states but the government says it would leave WA with a weaker economy and no defence force

The Guardian - AU

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Controversial CBD racetrack in pole position for start

A proposed inner-city motor racing track opposed by many locals, including one of the prime minister's allies, won't be assessed by an environmental watchdog.

AAP

Government policy means every Australian can request a free portrait of King Charles

In the UK institutions can apply for portraits of King Charles, but individuals can’t

The Independent UK

MPs need to ensure Hunter gets fair share in transition

Hunter MPs need to ensure the costs don't fall on the few.

Newcastle Herald

Pressure builds for gambling ad ban

As Australians continue to lose more to gambling than any other country in the world, pressure is mounting on both sides of politics to reform the sector.

AAP

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Political strategist Glenn Druery having ‘informal conversations’ with Muslim groups and Fatima Payman

The so-called preference whisperer approached by Muslim groups to discuss next election following rising anger about Labor’s stance on Palestine and Gaza conflict

The Guardian - AU

As a child, I was relentlessly abused by a Catholic priest. As an adult, it almost killed me twice

Gerard Gorman faced unimaginable horror as an 11-year-old boarder in County Armagh. The pain haunted him for decades – then he took on the church

The Guardian - UK

Dutton doubles down on nuclear, sledges PM

The prime minister is a "child in a man's body", Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says, as he ensures nuclear energy policy will be a centrepiece of the election.

AAP

Submissions, witnesses, questions … then nothing. Australian government cites ‘passage of time’ for silence on reports

Dozens of parliamentary reports dating back as far as 2008 have suddenly received the same sad 24-word response, saying their findings are from too long ago to justify more

The Guardian - AU

Burnout, bullying and low morale: Australia’s public servants paint bleak picture of their jobs

Feedback during Canberra staff engagement session also covers senators’ rude behaviour, uncompetitive pay and brain drain

The Guardian - AU

Labor MP calls for Order of Australia to be stripped from undeserving dead recipients

Graham Perrett says it is ‘unjust’ deceased high school teacher Maxwell Howell, who is accused of failing to investigate child sex abuse, retains the honour

The Guardian - AU

Channel Seven’s Bruce Lehrmann scoop gets an unwelcome new airing

Awkward questions follow admission in defamation trial that Seven paid Lehrmann’s rent for a year. Plus: Rod Carnegie survives, whatever Nine may say

The Guardian - AU

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Clive Palmer to sue Australia for $300 billion over iron ore project in WA's Pilbara region

Mining billionaire Clive Palmer seeks $300 billion in damages from the Australian government over an iron ore project in Western Australia's Pilbara region.

AAP

Penalty rates backed as staff endure abuse

Workers are copping extreme forms of abuse during the Christmas trading period, with the prime minister joining the campaign to support employees.

The Guardian - AU

Body of man recovered from NSW flood waters; Medibank receives demands from alleged hackers – as it happened

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Integrity bill could be pushed into 2023

A Labor election promise to legislate a new anti-corruption body might not be fulfilled on time.

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The Guardian - AU

Greens urge Labor to redirect fossil fuel subsidies to renewables in budget – as it happened

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AAP

Top site for WA Aboriginal cultural centre

A proposed new Aboriginal cultural centre on the Perth riverfront is being touted as Western Australia's answer to the Sydney Opera House.

ABC News

Location chosen for new Aboriginal cultural centre to be built in central Perth

A site is chosen in central Perth for the creation of an Aboriginal cultural centre, an attraction Premier Mark McGowan describes as a "great opportunity" for Western Australia.

Sports Illustrated

The Improbability of Nick Castellanos’s Drives Into Deep Left Field

His hilariously timed home runs have become the stuff of internet legend. What are the odds?! We found out.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition senators join growing calls for inquiry into Australia’s Covid response

Nationals Matt Canavan and Sam McMahon and Liberal Gerard Rennick back push from the crossbench and Labor

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