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Indigenous elder dumped from Obama event for being ‘too difficult’

An Indigenous elder is "shocked and distressed" after being dumped from former US president Barack Obama's sold-out event in Melbourne.

The New Daily

Labor pushes on as more NSW seats fall to Libs, indies

Labor's prospects of forming a majority government in NSW are dimming with Premier Chris Minns voicing frustration about the pace of the vote count.

AAP

National's new MP: Māori want safety, not co-governance

Tama Potaka has told his daughter she can't go to the dairy next door to her school because he doesn't think it's safe. He tells political editor Jo Moir that putting food on the table and being safe is what Māori care about – not political issues like co-governance.

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NSW election: crossbench to push Labor on gambling reform as hopes of majority government fade

Planning changes and environmental issues also put forward as priorities as counting continues

The Guardian - AU

‘Simply about survival’: ACTU calls for 7% pay rise for lowest-paid workers to keep pace with inflation

Minimum hourly rate would rise to $22.88 – or $45,337 a year – if the Fair Work Commission grants the increase

The Guardian - AU

Ex-principal tells court school made efforts to accommodate teacher’s beliefs

Niamh McShane, former principal of Wilson’s Hospital School, told the High Court that she had had ‘mostly positive’ interactions with Enoch Burke.

The Independent UK

Independence will ‘take as long as it takes’, says new Deputy FM Shona Robison

THE new Deputy First Minister, Shona Robison, has said that independence will “take as long as it takes".

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Northern Territory parliament passes new bail laws after fatal stabbing despite criticism they are too limited

Tougher bail laws have passed the Northern Territory parliament following the stabbing death of a bottle shop worker in Darwin 10 days ago, but the reforms will not apply to offences involving improvised weapons such as rocks and bottles.

ABC News

NT bail reform for violent offenders worries Arnhem MP

An independent MP from Arnhem Land has criticised proposed NT bail reforms as entrenching systemic racism and defeating the purpose of a 2021 justice agreement.

AAP

Kate Forbes rejected Cabinet position for 'better work life balance' claims Shona Robison

One source close to Forbes told reporters last night that she had told him "where to stick it"

Daily Record

Aunty Joy Murphy removed from program of former US president Barack Obama's event by organisers

Senior Wurundjeri elder Aunty Joy Murphy says she is "shocked and distressed" after event organisers stopped her from performing a Welcome to Country at a speaking event held by former US president Barack Obama.

ABC News

Rex Patrick drops legal challenge to City of Adelaide lord mayoral election result

Former senator Rex Patrick withdraws a legal challenge to the outcome of the recent Adelaide lord mayoral election in which he was narrowly defeated, saying evidence from SA's Electoral Commission indicated he had little chance of success.

ABC News

WA attorney-general declines to 'interfere' in inquiries amid alleged exploitation in state care

The opposition criticises John Quigley for saying he will not interfere in inquiries into WA's Public Trustee, amid claims the agency is charging people exorbitant fees and leaving people without money for food.

ABC News

New NSW premier Chris Minns commits to investigation into Menindee mass fish kill

Locals happy to see Labor ministers visit town days after election and are hopeful they will help stop destruction of Darling-Baaka River

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Former Ibac head could face integrity committee after making allegations against Victorian MPs

Robert Redlich claimed members of Andrews government told consultants to ‘dig up dirt’ on anti-corruption body

ABC News

Former Liberal Gareth Ward predicted to win Kiama seat despite hints of parliament suspension

Independent Kiama MP Gareth Ward, set to face trial later this year charged with five historic sexual assault offences, is predicted to be re-elected.

The Conversation

Safeguard deal shows Bandt's Greens party has come of age

It is understandable if observers have struggled to neatly categorise the agreement struck on Monday between the Albanese Labor Government and the Australian Greens party to progressively reduce industrial emissions.

ABC News

Parents of Gold Coast stabbing victim Jack Beasley push to expand police powers

Brett and Belinda Beasley have been fighting to end knife crime since their 17-year-old son, Jack, was stabbed to death in 2019. This week legislation to expand police power is being debated in Queensland.

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Four people charged with murdering Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face Perth court

Four people who allegedly murdered Indigenous schoolboy Cassius Turvey face court on all the charges they are facing. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains an image of a person who has died.

ABC News

Labor's Steve Whan claims victory in Monaro as NSW election vote counting continues

Steve Whan says he is "certain" he will reclaim the seat, which he held from 2003 until 2011.

The Guardian - AU

Gareth Ward set to be re-elected as Kiama MP despite being suspended from NSW parliament

The ABC has called the seat for the independent MP, who has pleaded not guilty to sexual and indecent assault charges

AAP

Litigation 'scare campaign' on voice unfounded, PM says

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claims recent a scare campaign on the voice is similar to what occurred ahead of the apology to the Stolen Generations.

The Conversation

NSW Labor unlikely to win majority after flopping on pre-poll votes

Labor is unlikely to win more than 46 of the 93 lower house seats at Saturday’s New South Wales state election, which would be short of the 47 required for a majority. The Coalition is likely to win 35 seats, the Greens three and independents nine. Depending on the outcome…

The New Daily

Minns heads to Menindee as NSW count continues

NSW Premier Chris Minns says turning around the performance of schools and hospitals in NSW remains his top priority, as new research reveals one million

ABC News

Thelma Plum, Ball Park Music win top gongs at 2023 Queensland Music Awards

Plum's single Backseat of My Mind will be immortalised in a plaque on Fortitude Valley's Walk of Fame after winning Song of the Year and the Pop Award.

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