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Damning report on NSW regional health a test of Nationals’ power of persuasion

John Barilaro and Barnaby Joyce were never shy in pleading the case for the regions. Can the party respond just as forcefully now?

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Hunter gets parties talking, but PM, Albo are MIA

A TV debate in a key marginal seat shows how differently the Coalition is approaching this election campaign compared with 2019's silent movie. But where are ScoMo and Albo?

Newcastle Herald

Scott Morrison denies Solomon Islands ‘red lines’ rhetoric puts Australia more at risk

Making a defence funding announcement in WA, prime minister continues to face questions about his handling of national security issues

The Guardian - AU

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PM refuses to comment on leadership future

Scott Morrison has declined suggestions the coalition has lost its way, following remarks by former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull.

AAP

Joyce, PM 'discuss' subsidies for struggling papers

Barnaby: "We must have a vibrant fourth estate, otherwise I can get away with anything."

Newcastle Herald

Why Barnaby Joyce's 'gift' to farmers of a $5.4bn dam could create the 'most expensive water' in Australia

Barnaby Joyce's plan to spend $5.4 billion building the Hells Gates Dam dwarfs almost any pledge made during the election campaign. So is the dam, which aims to create an agricultural powerhouse in north Queensland, even viable?

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Why we're asking for emergency support

Why Australia's regional newspapers are asking for emergency government support

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The Pilbara is a powerhouse of the Australian economy, so why have its major towns not thrived as well?

Poor planning, a narrow industry base of FIFO workers, cyclones, heat and dust. Many obstacles stand in the way of the Deputy PM's dream of a Newcastle-sized city in the Pilbara, says an academic.

ABC News

Deputy PM backs regional newspapers: 'You mightn't like them all the time but they're vitally important'

Speaking in Armidale, Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce has acknowledged the important role regional media plays in upholding democracy and the need for it to be supported.

Newcastle Herald

PM denies he's embarrassed on climate

The prime minister has insisted lower power prices are helping to ease cost of living pressures, as economic issues take centre stage.

AAP

I’ve worked in agriculture all my life. Who can I vote for to protect Victoria’s food bowl?

For irrigators in the seat of Nicholls, the next water crisis and the next deep trauma is only as far away as the next drought

The Guardian - AU

The Nationals have good election prospects - but this does not guarantee Joyce's leadership

While the Liberal and Labor parties each face several nail-biting contests, the Nationals have fewer immediate concerns in this federal election.

The Conversation

Victorian food-bowl seat up for grabs in three-way fight over water and jobs

Irrigation issues dominate in Coalition-held Nicholls, the nation’s sixth-safest seat, with Liberals, Nationals and an independent all in the running

The Guardian - AU

Nicholls might be a safe Coalition seat but alternatives will test the Barnaby Line

Voters have first-hand experience of a state independent MP who is closely aligned to federal candidate Rob Priestly

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New Murray-Darling Basin Authority boss fails to mention environment in all-staff memo

Staff raise concerns after incoming chief executive Andrew McConville emphasises agricultural outcomes in introductory letter

Newcastle Herald

Election Diary: Moon boots, poster wars and bookies' favourites

The latest from the federal election campaign trail in the Hunter.

AAP

'My people': Joyce campaigns in Queensland

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce knows he isn't a popular politician - especially in the city - but he doesn't let that get in the way of his campaigning.

The Guardian - AU

Trent Zimmerman says moderate MPs ‘prevailed’ over Barnaby Joyce on net zero emissions

Liberal MP tells North Sydney candidates debate that moderates won commitment despite opposition from Nationals

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AAP

Inflation sparks power price hike debate

Inflation rising to 5.1 per cent has consumers worried about what it will mean for their power bills and hip pockets as the government works to allay concerns.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Warring within Coalition over 2050 target brings some gold dust for 'teals'

“The world has moved past Matt Canavan,” Nationals deputy leader David Littleproud declared on Wednesday, tossing his party colleague and former resources minister firmly under the bus as the “climate wars” exploded within the Coalition.

AAP

Morrison, Joyce defend coalition unity

The prime minister and deputy prime minister publicly defended the strength of their coalition after ructions over the government's net zero emissions pledge.

AAP

Labor unveil budget plan, PM touts regions

As Labor outlined its economic strategy, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has made a direct pitch to regional voters as climate divisions loom.

The Conversation

Labor retains clear Newspoll lead and large Ipsos lead as record number of candidates nominate

This week’s Newspoll, conducted April 20-23 from a sample of 1,538, gave Labor a 53-47 lead, unchanged from last week. Primary votes were 37% Labor (up one), 36% Coalition (up one), 11% Greens (down one), 4% UAP (steady), 3% One Nation (down one) and 9% for all Others (steady).

AAP

Nationals back 'flexible' net zero pledge

Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Australia will try to meet its net zero target, but has supported his candidate who said it wasn't "binding".

AAP

Man charged over Joyce security threat

A police task force set up to protect MPs and candidates alleges a man threatened an officer protecting Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

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