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The Latest Breaking News from Scott Morrison

The Loop: Aussies told to leave Ukraine, Djokovic could play in France, and massive fall on US markets

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ABC News

WeChat hits back at interference claims

The owner of Chinese social media platform WeChat has hit back at Australian accusations of political interference regarding Scott Morrison's account.

AAP

Labor promises $440m to help students and teachers manage challenges of pandemic

Anthony Albanese says Coalition is ‘slackest government in living memory’ and that if elected, Labor will be a ‘force for good’

The Guardian - AU

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Guardian Essential poll: disillusion growing over Coalition handling of pandemic

Only 35% of respondents think Morrison government is doing a good job, while 38% (up from 32%) describe the response as poor

The Guardian - AU

Chinese businessman reveals why he bought Scott Morrison's WeChat account

The Chinese businessman who has taken over Scott Morrison's WeChat account insists the transaction had nothing to do with politics.

ABC News

Albanese pledges $440 million to help schools and children 'bounce back' and outlines aspirations for a 'legacy'

As attention turns to pupils’ return to the classroom, Opposition leader Anthony Albanese on Tuesday will promise a Labor government would spend $440 million on better ventilation in schools, building upgrades, and mental health support for children.

The Conversation

Australia PM Morrison loses control of WeChat Chinese account as election looms

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China accused of foreign interference after Prime Minister Scott Morrison's WeChat account hijacked and renamed

Senior Coalition MPs accuse China's government of foreign interference after the Prime Minister's account on the ubiquitous Chinese language messaging app WeChat has its name changed.

ABC News

Australian leader's WeChat account taken over

A newspaper has reported Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s account on Chinese-owned social media platform WeChat has been taken over and renamed

The Independent UK

Security talks sought over WeChat hijack

Labor will seek a briefing from the federal government about potential national security implications following the takeover of the prime minister's WeChat.

AAP

Australia records 58 Covid deaths; Hunt says ‘hoarding’ affecting rapid test shortage – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

NSW and Victoria reveal back-to-school plans – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Sporting Declaration: No Djoke, what a farce

"It's easy to say "rules are rules" when you make them up as you go."

Newcastle Herald

George Christensen ramps up conspiracy theory and anti-vaxx commentary as signs suggest possible media brand launch

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Morrison speaks out against China’s ‘economic coercion’ at Davos

Australian prime minister tells forum the Indo-Pacific has become ‘highly contested’ due to ‘grey-zone tactics’ – but without naming names

Reuters

Australia PM says AUKUS pact to ensure peace, security in Indo-Pacific

Australia Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday that the new AUKUS defence alliance with Britain and the United States will contribute to peace, stability and security in the Indo-Pacific region.

The Guardian - AU

Prayer and Pushback event gives a taste of the fearmongering to come when federal parliament resumes

Beauty parade of anti-lockdown, anti-vaccination mandate MPs suggests we can look forward to a bin fire of pandemic policy dissent

The Guardian - AU

TikTok warned Australian political parties against advertising on its platform

Social media platform wrote to parties after reports of marketing agency offering users $300 to make videos criticising Scott Morrison

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AAP

Australia-PNG sign $580m port upgrade deal

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has agreed a $580 million port upgrade deal with Papua New Guinea's leader James Marape.

The Guardian - AU

Nation records highest death toll for the pandemic following grim two weeks of rising numbers – as it happened

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The New Daily

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison’s ministerial team looks far from match-fit

It sounded a touch desperate – Prime Minister Scott Morrison imploring backpackers to “come on down” to Australia, as the Omicron crisis escalated. “Enjoy

The Independent UK

Australia’s Scott Morrison under fire for bizarre suggestion that children be allowed to operate forklifts

Senators say suggestion to let minors operate such industrial equipment is ‘dangerous, stupid’

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: Scott Morrison's ministerial team looks far from match-fit

It sounded a touch desperate – Prime Minister Scott Morrison imploring backpackers to “come on down” to Australia, as the Omicron crisis escalated.

The Canberra Times

Rapid test supply doubts delay ACT's school return plan

Additional safety measures are planned when school goes back, including the provision of rapid antigen COVID-19 tests for staff and students.

The Guardian - AU

Increased Covid risk a ‘trade-off’ in reopening schools, Australian chief medical officer says

PM also announces commonwealth to split school Covid surveillance testing costs with states 50-50 following national cabinet meeting

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