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It is the second ruling of its type this week after the prime minister’s office also ordered a search for text messages from QAnon supporter Tim Stewart

Former judge Anthony Whealy says size of funding promises justifies keeping body to scrutinise water projects

Good morning, early birds. Former PM John Howard has said that Coalition spats are nothing but personal grievances but does think Liberal Party members should choose their own candidates, and over 50,000 mourners gathered last night for Shane Warne’s state funeral. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

Thursday: Deputy PM disbands group established to scrutinise major projects. Plus: action star’s aphasia diagnosis

After reluctantly signing the net zero carbon emissions pledge, the Nationals leader amassed a $20 billion regional war chest. But local mayors and voters want funding closer to home, as well as promised infrastructure.

Exclusive: Letter from member to colleagues questioned whether government’s funding promises on dams made for ‘political purposes’, after body not consulted

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New port facilities, sealed roads and water infrastructure have been promised for the Northern Territory in the federal budget, but it could take many years before much of the money hits the ground.

If we move from Josh Frydenberg’s rhetoric to content, we discover this isn’t a serious plan for the future. This is a plan for the next few months