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As ABC chair, Ita Buttrose stood up for the broadcaster's independence. It's time others did the same

Ita Buttrose has announced she will not seek a second term as ABC chair, which means her term will expire in March 2024.

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In the Chvastek case, secrecy is no help to the ABC when it comes to political pressure

If the ABC did overreact to political influence, it’s in the public interest for it to be debated publicly, rather than suppressed by confidentiality agreements.

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Findings from the Sofronoff inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial were published by The Australian newspaper despite being under strict embargo, and the housing crisis and financial stress forces more than 1600 people into homelessness each month.

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‘Get a Liberal’: alleged ‘directive’ to ABC presenter underpins Chvastek dispute

Federal Nationals MP Darren Chester’s alleged intervention in a dispute with Nicole Chvastek and the public broadcaster led to her resignation.

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A third of the nation's bank branches have shut in the past five years — for people in the country, that's a huge problem

Despite soaring profits for Australia's big four banks, that number in the billions, almost one-in-three of their branches have closed in the past five years and now a parliamentary committee is examining the impact of those closures, especially on regional centres.

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Westpac postpones regional bank branch closures ahead of Senate inquiry

Westpac says the closure of eight of its branches will be put on hold ahead of a federal probe into the economic and social impacts of branch closures outside major capitals.

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Chester boosts Nationals' voice opposition

Two Nationals MPs are taking over new roles in the shadow ministry, with one backing their opposition of an Indigenous voice to parliament.

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Opal Australia Paper waste-to-energy grant under review after Scott Morrison's approval

A Latrobe Valley project to burn rubbish to power a paper mill, reduce landfill and sustain jobs has been put in doubt as the government reviews a grant announced in the lead-up to this year's election.

ABC News

The Loop: Fears of possible miscalculation in South China Sea, Amber Heard loses bid for a new trial, Queensland reclaims State of Origin shield

Stay in The Loop with this quick look at what's making news today.

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Fears grow of possible miscalculation involving Australian military in contested South China Sea

The most recent close-waters interaction between Chinese and Australian warships leads experts to fear a serious incident could occur soon.

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Call to review security of Australian MPs

Following the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, a Nationals MP says the security of Australian politicians should be reviewed.

Crikey

Inquiry told of Lavarack behaviour issues

The veterans inquiry has been told behavioural issues still exist at Townsville’s Lavarack barracks, despite improvements in how the ADF deals with complaints.

Crikey

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears government did nothing about claims processes for three years

The former government was told to simplify claims processes for veterans three years ago, but made no decision to adopt the "significant" recommendations, a royal commission hears.

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Who is Sussan Ley? Who is Perin Davey? Here's a look at the Coalition's female deputy leaders

In the wake of the election, voices within Liberal and National ranks cried out for the parties to reconnect with women. Here are two women tasked with leading that charge.

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David Littleproud next Nationals leader

Nationals MPs have determined David Littleproud will take over the party's leadership from Barnaby Joyce following a spill.

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Three way contest for Nationals leadership

Nationals MPs will meet to determine the party’s leadership, with Darren Chester and David Littleproud set to challenge Barnaby Joyce.

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Liberal, National parties set to decide leadership positions following federal election loss

The Coalition parties will today vote on who should lead them in the wake of the election. The Liberals' meeting appears set to be a simple one, but the Nationals will have a three-way contest.

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Barnaby Joyce fights to stay on as Nationals’ leader as poll suggests most voters view him as electoral weakness

David Littleproud and Darren Chester make the case for a refresh in wake of Coalition rout

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Barnaby Joyce’s character on trial in tight leadership vote

Barnaby Joyce's reputation as a straight-talking maverick made his career, but it could end his leadership in a partyroom ballot on Monday.

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Littleproud ousts Joyce in Nationals leadership spill, as Liberals give Dutton clear run

Update: David Littleproud has been elected leader of the National Party after successfully challenging Barnaby Joyce on May 30. More analysis to come.

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Littleproud to run for Nationals top job

The Nationals' high-profile deputy leader David Littleproud will nominate for the leadership position of his boss, Barnaby Joyce.

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David Littleproud declares he will challenge Barnaby Joyce for National party leadership

Deputy Nationals leader David Littleproud confirms he will try to topple Barnaby Joyce as leader when the party meets in Canberra on Monday.

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Darren Chester to challenge Barnaby Joyce for Nationals leadership, but plays down chances

The Victorian MP says "extreme" comments from some of his colleagues contributed to the Coalition's loss and the party needs to listen to what Australians want.

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The Nats Are Fighting Again Bc An MP Just Put His Hand Up To Challenge Barnaby For Leadership

The Nationals Party leadership has been contested by Darren Chester following the Coalition's election loss and Barnaby Joyce's return.

The Guardian - AU

NSW paramedics take industrial action; interest rate rises predicted – as it happened

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