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Peter Dutton looks likely to claim the Liberal leadership unchallenged, but there is a contest brewing between several women for who will take the second spot.

Sussan Ley or Jane Hume likely to be deputy Liberal leader as Coalition continues to grapple with election fallout

While there was plenty of heat in Sunday’s night’s debate between Labor and Coalition leaders, one issue was barely mentioned: climate change. This raises a large red flag for Australia’s young voters.

Monday marked the beginning of pre-polling across the country, and early numbers further strengthened officials' predictions the 2022 election will have the highest pre-poll vote.

Good morning, early birds. Channel Nine is reporting NSW One Nation MP Mark Latham to the ‘authorities’ over a tweet he wrote about debate moderator Sarah Abo, and 10 weeks on from the floods Lismore residents say they are still suffering. It’s the news you need to know, with Emma…

Meanwhile, a new heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin, its surrounding areas and bridges will add another layer of complication to the forthcoming Woden light rail project.

The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy.

Lake Burley Griffin and its adjacent land will now get more protection, after being listed as a Commonwealth heritage site.

Environment Minister Sussan Ley chose not to list Canberra despite a recommendation to do so.