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Fine print casts doubt on AFR and News Corp’s claims about Labor leader. Plus: Leigh Sales quits Twitter

Put this in the burn book.

Newspapers agree to pay former columnist around $60,000, including $20,000 in legal costs, in response to comments made by the mastheads’ executive editor

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison told local reporters that the country would be sending armoured Bushmaster vehicles to Ukraine amidst the Russian invasion of the eastern European country, the Sydney Morning Herald

Good morning, early birds. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese has promised a $2.5 billion aged care package in his budget reply, and Chinese-Australian journalist Cheng Lei, who was charged with spy offences in China, has had her verdict deferred after a secret one-day trial. It’s the news you need to know,…

New severe weather and heavy rain warnings have been issued for Sydney as it breaks its record for wettest march yet.

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…

Good morning, early birds. Trade Minister Dan Tehan and Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews are worried China could set up a military base in the Solomon Islands, and 97% of aged care workers have not received the Morrison government’s promised $800 bonus. It’s the news you need to know, with…

Good morning, early birds. A fourth COVID-19 vaccine is reportedly set to be approved by the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation, and Australian energy giant Woodside reportedly buried a report that went against its claim that increasing gas production in Australia would reduce emissions. It’s the news you need…