'We will see what we can do': Morrison responds to tavern confrontation A pensioner at Edgeworth Tavern called the PM out on "broken promises". Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2022
ScoMo cops untimely pub bashing in Newcastle The last thing the PM needed was a public dressing down from a real person. Newcastle Herald · Apr 7, 2022
What has Morrison's 'big stick' to cut power bills achieved? Nothing, as far we can tell The Morrison government has spent years bringing in a law supposed to ensure electricity retailers pass on lower prices to customers. Yet so far that law appear to have achieved nothing, except add to regulatory red tape. The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022
Anthony Albanese defends his experience as Scott Morrison takes aim at Labor leader ahead of call on federal election date Anthony Albanese seeks to counter an attack from the Prime Minister, who is accusing the Opposition Leader of being too inexperienced to lead Australia. ABC News · Apr 7, 2022
Gains for Labor in three post-budget polls, as budget has weak response compared with historical record The polls presented here are in addition to Monday’s Newspoll (54-46 to Labor) and Ipsos (55-45 to Labor), which I covered here. The Conversation · Apr 7, 2022
The PM Reckons His Govt Shouldn’t Have To Help Qld Flood Victims But He’s Finally Coughing Up Scott Morrison has backflipped on his decision to abandon Queensland flood victims and finally decided to help — six weeks after the floods. Pedestrian.tv · Apr 7, 2022
Scott Morrison caves in to co-funding Queensland flood resilience package after fierce criticism Backflip comes a day after PM rejected the request, prompting the Insurance Council of Australia to accuse the federal government of shirking responsibility The Guardian - AU · Apr 7, 2022
This Video Of A Pensioner Tearing Morrison Apart Will Carry Me Through The Apocalypse “You better fucking do something. I’m sick of your bullshit." Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2022
PM backflips on Qld flood funding request After accusing Queensland of playing politics with the disaster response, the prime minister has agreed to split the cost of the state's flood recovery package. AAP · Apr 6, 2022
Major NSW flood warnings and evacuation orders in place as heavy rain continues – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022
The Loop: Scott Morrison confronted by pensioner, Pentagon says Ukraine 'can win this' war, and a $7 million soccer jersey Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news. ABC News · Apr 6, 2022
Morning mail: Labor urges expulsion of Russian diplomats, sanctions target Putin daughters, call to ban vaping Thursday: Anthony Albanese says ‘sickening abuses’ in Ukraine must trigger ‘immediate diplomatic consequences’. Plus: secret tapes played to Paddy Moriarty inquest hear man allegedly say ‘I killerated the bastard’ The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022
Prime Minister Scott Morrison agrees to joint $741m flood relief package with Queensland government Despite initially rejecting the proposal, the Prime Minister now says his government will go halves with Queensland in its plan to buy back or rebuild flood-damaged homes. ABC News · Apr 6, 2022
Our PM's very good at pointing the finger Newcastle Herald readers have their say Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022
AAP · Apr 6, 2022 PM attempts to brush off pub altercation Scott Morrison has been yelled at by a disability pensioner who accused the prime minister of failing to listen to the needs of older people.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022 Anthony Albanese calls for Russian diplomats to be expelled over ‘sickening abuses’ in Ukraine Ahead of election, Labor leader says Scott Morrison must act in lockstep with European partners in response to Bucha killings
ABC News · Apr 6, 2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison confronted by local resident while campaigning at Edgeworth Tavern in Newcastle Prime Minister Scott Morrison is accused of failing to support older Australians manage the rising cost of living during an unannounced visit to a Newcastle pub.
ABC News · Apr 6, 2022 Australian spy chiefs meet with Solomon Islands PM Sogavare over draft security deal with China Two of Australia's top intelligence chiefs have quietly travelled to Solomon Islands to meet Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare and raise the Morrison government's deep concerns over the country's planned security agreement with China.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2022 Scott Morrison Condescendingly Talked Down 2 Teen Journos, Instead Of Answering Their Qs Directly Prime Minister Scott Morrison spoke to 14-year-old journalists Leonardo Puglisi and Roman Mackinnon from 6News on Wednesday.
Pedestrian.tv · Apr 6, 2022 Michael Towke Says A Minister Texted Him Support Amid The Racism Allegations Against The PM Towke alleged the unnamed Cabinet Minister said 'I believe you' in a text.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022 PM confronted by angry punter at Edgeworth Tavern In a public confrontation with Scott Morrison, littered with expletives, the man vocalised outrage regarding his pension, among other issues.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022 NSW Liberal member seeking to challenge federal intervention in high court expelled from party Businessman Matthew Camenzuli has party membership stripped after launching legal bid over preselection process
The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2022 Michael Towke claims cabinet minister texted ‘I believe you’ following allegations against Scott Morrison Towke claims minister messaged ‘do what you feel you need to do’ after he alleged Morrison in 2007 suggested he couldn’t be trusted because he was Lebanese
The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022 Australia and India thank Quad for new free trade deal India and Australia’s trade ministers say a shared security partnership with the United States and Japan has helped them strike a trade deal that Australia hopes will reduce its dependence on exports to China
Newcastle Herald · Apr 6, 2022 PM ready to push the button on election after Newcastle visit The PM visited a Cardiff manufacturer and mingled with punters and the party faithful at Edgeworth Tavern.