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‘It’s fired people up’: support grows, including within Labor, for new gas tax to curb wartime profits

Government, industry and opposition see growing public support for a new gas tax but the industry is fighting back

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Nationals senators resign from frontbench; new poo balls on Sydney beach; and billionaires call for super-rich tax

Opposition leader accepts resignations of Ross Cadell, Bridget McKenzie and Susan McDonald and asks Littleproud to nominate three new frontbenchers

The Guardian - AU

Coalition in crisis as entire Nationals frontbench quits after division over Labor’s hate speech laws

David Littleproud and seven other frontbench colleagues resign their positions after Sussan Ley accepted resignations from three Nationals senators

The Guardian - AU

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Coalition says it will allow gas producers to access $4bn net zero fund for critical minerals

Shadow resources minister tells Sydney conference Coalition would give gas the same status as a critical mineral to boost industry funding

The Guardian - AU

Bridget McKenzie, Moira Deeming and key News Corp figures to attend Jordan Peterson’s ‘civilisation’ conference

Exclusive: Former prime minister Tony Abbott to address Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London

The Guardian - AU

'Fake culture': legal body's charity status under fire

Already vowing to axe taxpayer support, the coalition's latest salvo against an environment litigation body could strip it of charity status to choke off funds.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Bruce Highway’s $7.2bn boost; The Brutalist wins big at Golden Globes; and rare Barbie dolls stolen

Investment will fund upgrades to make 1,600km stretch of highway safer

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McPhillamys stoush is perfect seam for Dutton to mine for disaffected Labor votes

The Coalition leader is hoping to use the voice campaign playbook to wedge the Albanese government over mining and the economy

The Guardian - AU

Jacinta Price alleges ‘opportunists’ claiming Indigenous heritage to block resources projects

Shadow minister for Indigenous Australians says Albanese government ‘turning a blind eye’ to alleged ‘weaponisation’ of identity

The Guardian - AU

PM tears down talk of rebuilding construction watchdog

Coalition plans to bring back a construction sector regulator if elected would not address issues in the embattled CFMEU, the prime minister says.

AAP

Bad Guinness and Tina Turner tix: freebies for senators

Malcolm Turnbull's memoir, non-alcoholic beer tasting like "watered-down Marmite" and a party mix bag have all been declared as freebies received by senators.

AAP

Australia out in the cold on uranium for energy pact

Australia has been left out of a strategic international pact for a secure global uranium market to replace Russian supplies, despite deep reserves.

AAP

Renegade Queensland senator Gerard Rennick dumped from winnable spot on LNP ticket

Party treasurer Stuart Fraser wins third spot on the ticket, below senators Paul Scarr and Susan McDonald

The Guardian - AU

Former veteran Queensland MP Vaughan Johnson OAM dies aged 75

Vaughan Johnson is remembered by colleagues as a "tough old bugger" with a "handshake as strong as oak" who championed regional Queensland.

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Australia may have to stop making key cancer medicine if it doesn’t build nuclear waste dump, peak body says

Ansto chief says it may not be able to keep producing nuclear medicine if it runs out of waste storage space at its Lucas Heights facility

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Doctor shortage 'will worsen' as young doctors walk away from general practice

Junior doctors are walking away from general practice "in droves", and one veteran of the profession says there are a few reasons why that is the case.

Daily Record

Former police inspector enjoying being back in old station

Roar - Connections for Life, has moved into Station 7 - the former Johnstone police station

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Foot-and-mouth disease Bali flight ban talk concerns tourism operators

Tourism leaders say any talk of suspending travel with Bali or reintroducing restrictions could seriously threaten the industry, as it struggles to get back on its feet after the pandemic.

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Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland likely to be delayed as Labor signals more consultation needed

The future of the Hells Gates Dam in north Queensland is under a cloud with the new Labor government set to delay the $5.4 billion project in favour of further consultation.

Daily Record

Former cop shop is now buzzing with community spirit

MSP Tom Arthur says: "This community hub embodies the best of Active Communities as an organisation and will be an invaluable asset"

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129-year-old Deasland homestead demolished to rid Canberra of Mr Fluffy asbestos

One of Canberra's oldest houses is demolished due to asbestos exposure, after the heritage-listed homestead was identified as a Mr Fluffy property.

ABC News

Senate 'fake meat' inquiry recommends overhaul of plant-based protein labelling laws

The Nationals-led Senate review recommends such products shouldn't use words like "beef" and "chicken", but critics question whether it's been a valid use of time and taxpayer money.

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Flooding of Australia's major northern freight routes reignites calls for cross-country rail line

Supporters of the project say the new line will run across the top of the country to service remote communities and connect major ports.

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