Greens leader Richard Di Natale on Wednesday will put forward a radical proposal for a publicly owned “People’s Bank” to give “affordable” services and inject “real competition” into the sector.

Good morning, early birds. The Commonwealth Games officially open — but not everyone’s pleased about it. Plus, the federal government turns up the heat on energy giant AGL over its Liddell coal-fired power station. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

The proposal for a dramatic shake-up to the banking system would see the Reserve Bank become a "people's bank" offering borrowers up to 60 per cent of the cost of a house at lower interest rates.

Good morning, early birds. Victoria Police officers caught on camera “taking down” a disability pensioner. Plus, a merry band of coal-happy backbenchers plan to confront the Prime Minister over his apparent lack of interest in the combustible rock. It’s the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

The Coalition’s backbench group of coal fans have a history of attacking climate science

The coal industry has a new voice in parliament, in the form of the so-called Monash Forum – an informal government faction featuring former prime minister Tony Abbott and backbench energy committee chair Craig Kelly.