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Victorian Coalition whip Bernie Finn steps down after controversial social media comments on abortion

The outspoken Victorian politician has stepped down from the role just days after his anti-abortion comments on social media caused outrage within his own party.

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Who Did The Stinky Shit Which Made The Liberal Campaign Bus ‘Uninhabitable’: An Investigation

Well it was fookin one of yas.

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Second leaders’ debate a ratings winner for Nine despite employees criticising it as a ‘shambles’

641,000 viewers tuned in to watch Scott Morrison spar with Anthony Albanese in event 2GB’s Ben Fordham described as ‘all over the shop’

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Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial: witness expected to deny wrongdoing in killing of Afghan villager

Person 11 to give evidence on allegation by newspapers that Roberts-Smith kicked handcuffed man off cliff before ordering him shot

The Guardian - AU

Opposition demands Daniel Andrews reveal how often he has fronted Ibac after fresh revelation

Victorian premier reportedly questioned as part of investigation into a Melbourne property developer

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg’s next job — premier of Victoria?

After a hammering by independent Kooyong candidate Monique Ryan, could the treasurer be quietly preparing to ‘do a Campbell Newman’?

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A heated issue

Good morning, early birds. The Morrison government’s plan for climate action will lead to nearly 4 degrees of global heating according to analysis, and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg and opponent Monique Ryan went head-to-head in a fiery debate yesterday. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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SAS soldier denies colluding with Ben Roberts-Smith on evidence, defamation trial hears

Roberts-Smith’s former comrade admits failing to provide to court an email with marked-up pictures of Afghanistan compound, despite subpoena

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Smells like team spirit

Good morning, early birds. Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party is reportedly running at least a dozen ‘ghost’ candidates, and a report has found that mining towns are ready to adapt and plan for an energy transition. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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Witness agrees with Ben Roberts-Smith that no fighting-aged men were inside tunnel, court hears

Absence of people in tunnel key to Roberts-Smith’s claim in defamation action that alleged war crimes couldn’t have taken place

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Who shot the dog? The canine killing that could play a crucial role in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial

Identity of Afghan special forces member who killed stray dog could prove critical in newspapers’ defence

The Guardian - AU

High Court asked to decide if search engine giant Google is a publisher of content

The High Court will today hear arguments about whether Google is a publisher of content or simply a search tool.

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Morning mail: voters unmoved by election promises, RBA to decide on rate rise, female facial hair

Tuesday: Labor leads in polls but both parties struggle to engage voters. Plus: what happens when female facial hair is made visible?

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Labor Says It’ll Cop 40% Of First Home Costs So You Can Have A Backyard For Ur 23938 Doggos

Please, anything to get us out of this boomer-dominated hellscape.

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The Guardian - AU

Witness called by Ben Roberts-Smith in defamation trial investigated for alleged war crime, court hears

Soldier has told court allegation he unlawfully killed a man on SAS raid on Darwan village ‘is a lie’

The Guardian - AU

Daniel Andrews refuses to comment on leaked Ibac report into Victorian Labor party

Premier says it’s ‘grossly inappropriate’ to comment on reported allegations in Ibac draft report before final version tabled

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Disorder of preference

Good morning, early birds. One Nation’s Pauline Hanson will preference Labor over moderate Liberals on how to vote cards in some marginal seats, and a report has found just 1.6% of rentals are affordable for those on minimum wage. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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WWII nurse Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel's incredible tale of survival

Australian nurse Vivian Bullwinkel's incredible tale of survival includes being on a ship sunk at sea, washing up on an occupied island, being captured as a prisoner of war and being shot in an attempted execution by machine gun fire.

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Los Angeles Times

Cynthia Plaster Caster, artist known for rock-star penis sculptures, dies at 74

Cynthia Albritton, who as Cynthia Plaster Caster successfully channeled a teenage desire to lose her virginity to a rock star into a lifelong project creating casts of their erect penises, died on Thursday in her native Chicago after an undisclosed illness, according to a press release. She was 74.

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Ben Roberts-Smith trial witness denies lying about 'distinctive' camouflage paint in court

A witness for former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith is quizzed about the "distinctive" camouflage colours used by the war veteran's patrol during a mission in 2009 when an Afghan man was allegedly shot dead.

The Conversation

How much do mainstream media matter in an election campaign? (Spoiler: more than you might think)

Despite the seismic changes that have convulsed media communications and journalism since the turn of the millennium, the mainstream media remains a formidably relevant force, including at election time.

The Guardian - AU

Witness tells Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial no people found in tunnel during 2009 raid on Afghan compound

Testimony of ex-SAS commander, called by Roberts-Smith, contradicts previous witnesses called by newspapers about Whiskey 108 operation

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Yes, Scott Morrison, your government’s lack of integrity is a top priority for voters

Despite what certain politicians claim in the media, the average voter still believes in the need for accountability.

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First defamation trial witness called for Ben Roberts-Smith denies 'blooding' claims

A former elite soldier colleague of war veteran Ben Roberts-Smith tells a Sydney court he never used the term "blooding the rookie" or killed anyone taken prisoner in Afghanistan.

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A healthy attitude

Good morning, early birds. Labor has pledged $135 million for a trial of 50 urgent care clinics across Australia, and has dropped plans to review the JobSeeker rate. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma Elsworthy.

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