Morning everyone. Barnaby Joyce told a crowd of anti-abortion activists in Sydney last night to “keep the fires burning”, and our Full Story podcast asks whether One Nation could be fuelling an abortion culture war.
The Albanese government’s own NDIS advisory committee is raising the alarm over Labor’s plans to scale back the NDIS, we have a winner in the first annual awards for worst plastic packaging and Donald Trump reportedly had a quite sweary argument with Benjamin Netanyhau.
Australia
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Pack it in | A single-use plastic and metal drinking vessel which cannot be easily recycled and has been dubbed a “franken-can” has been given the dubious honour of the nation’s worst plastic packaging. Cigarette lighters that look like toys, gel blasters, flick knives and fake tongue studs are among the “frightening” number of unsafe and potentially banned products being sold to Australians on online marketplaces, a Choice investigation has found.
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‘Material harm’ | The national disability insurance scheme’s proposed overhaul will cause “material harm” to Australians with disabilities, undermine its original intentions and hand unprecedented power to the health minister, the federal government’s own reform advisory committee warns.
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‘Keep fire burning’ | One Nation’s Barnaby Joyce has joined pro-life campaigners to pile pressure on Nationals MPs to vote to criminalise some abortions ahead of a tight vote in New South Wales.
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Gas opening | Santos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells.
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Surgeon suspended | The Queensland health ombudsman has suspended the registration of prominent surgeon Vahid Reza Adib – the partner of former premier Annastacia Palaszczuk – who was charged last month with rape.
World
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Trump rage | Donald Trump has angrily confronted Benjamin Netanyahu over Israel’s threats to resume airstrikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs. “What the fuck are you doing?” the US president reportedly shouted. However, Israel’s attacks continued overnight with an offensive that remains a barrier to peace. Tehran announced it was halting peace talks and moving to fully close the strait of Hormuz, despite Marco Rubio claiming Iran has agreed to negotiate aspects of its nuclear program. Follow developments here.
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Cancer clue | Weight-loss drugs can cut the risk of developing or dying from some cancer by 30%, according to a series of studies presented at the world’s largest oncology conference.
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Defensive gaps | Russia is exploiting a global shortage of air defence missiles as it ramps up its airstrikes against Ukraine amid warnings that a shortfall for the Patriot system in particular is creating a “window of vulnerability”.
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Race flashpoint | The UK home secretary has warned of a “dangerous undercurrent” in the wake of the murder of Henry Nowak, who was falsely accused of racism by a Sikh man who had fatally stabbed him. It follows incendiary remarks by reform leader Nigel Farage about the case.
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Underground movement | New York police are unsure why groups of people have emerged from the city’s manholes in recent weeks.
Full Story
One Nation and the brewing anti-abortion culture war
Support for the populist party has given fresh impetus to anti-abortion campaigners. Reged Ahmad speaks to Tory Shepherd about whether this brewing movement will mirror the culture war in the US.
In-depth
Amid rising scrutiny of One Nation’s policy offering, attention has focused on Pauline Hanson’s avowed support for a Norway-style sovereign wealth fund to pool profits from Australia’s gas industry. But just how “Norwegian” is her plan, and how does it tally with her opposition to increasing tax on the sector?
Not the news
The wonder of op-shopping has reached a natural high point, with staff from five Vinnes stores in Melbourne staging a fashion show to showcase outfits sourced from donations. Check out our picture gallery of the show.
Sport
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Cricket | Nathan Ellis starred with the ball as Australia dismissed Pakistan for 190 to level the the one-day international series in Lahore with a victory by 41 runs. Bazball appears to have come full circle as England prepare to take on New Zealand, promising a slightly different approach after the Ashes hammering.
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Tennis | An emotional Marta Kostyuk reached the women’s semi-final at Roland Garros after dispatching fellow Ukrainian Elina Svitolina. She will play Mirra Andreeva after the teenager dismantled Sorana Cirstea. In the men’s, Alexander Zverev took another step towards winning his elusive grand slam title.
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Football | The Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has revealed he is receiving treatment for cancer, having mistakenly posted about his treatment.
Media roundup
Gold Coast councillors have approved a $1bn shopping centre revamp despite 554 of 565 public submissions opposing the plan, the Bulletin reports. The Age has the shock news that the Melbourne Stars will merge with the Renegades to create one Victorian Big Bash team.
What’s happening today
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Canberra | Michael Wright and Alison Pennington will address the National Press Club and Solomon Islands PM Matthew Wale will visit federal parliament.
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Film | The documentary Silenced will screen at the opening of the Sydney Film Festival.
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