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Planting peas and pulling nettles: the joy of dawn on the plot

It’s time to plan calmly, and soak up the moment. By Allan Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Elections used to be about costings. Here's what's changed

The last week of campaigns used to be frantic, behind the scenes. In public, right up until the final week, the leaders would make all sorts of promises, many of them expensive, with nary a mention of the spending cuts or tax increases that would be needed to pay for…

The Conversation

What happens when a minor party or independent has the balance of power?

Whether a bill becomes law can sometimes come down to a single independent or party. It's called having the balance of power.

ABC News

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'Futile and cruel': plan to charge fees for immigration detention has no redeeming features

Some people in immigration detention could be asked to pay for their own incarceration, as part of a new border protection policy announced by the Coalition on Friday.

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Back to life on the allotment

The soil is fed, the nasturtiums endure, the gardeners are doing the heavy lifting. By Allan Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Coalition, Labor back policy to charge fees for immigration detention, but experts say bills will probably never be paid

Detainees awaiting deportation from Australia on character grounds would be forced to pay back the costs of their accommodation, under a Coalition policy to bring back Howard-era immigration laws.

ABC News

Better Call Saul recap: season six, episode five – Jimmy’s fists do the talking

A late-night visit to a moneyed client sees Saul end up in the ring, while a missing friend reappears as a super-smooth romancer of German widows

The Guardian - UK

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Ti West is fine if you walk out of "X"

The filmmaker spoke to Salon about crafting his subversive horror film set in Texas, elderly sex, and the prequel

Salon

Peter Dutton says Australia should be prepared for war – but are we?

The defence minister’s rhetoric isn’t matched by reality with five key projects behind schedule, not fit for purpose, axed or facing other problems

The Guardian - AU

Federal election: Leaders clash over cost of living as record inflation becomes key election issue

Record inflation and cost-of-living pressures continued to dominate the campaign trail, as the major parties took their election pitches to Sydney and Cairns.

ABC News

Better Call Saul recap: season six, episode three – Nacho’s reckoning

Things came to a heartstopping, twisty climax for Lalo’s betrayer, while the scam against Howard cranked up a gear and the DA started digging into Jimmy … sorry, Saul

The Guardian - UK

When is the Better Call Saul season 6 episode 3 release date on Netflix?

Better Call Saul's third episode is out tomorrow morning

Manchester Evening News

The Prime Minister's failure to establish a federal ICAC looks like a broken promise

The Prime Minister blamed a lack of "bipartisan support" for his government's failure to establish a federal anti-corruption body. But the evidence suggests it's a broken promise.

ABC News

ReBOOT: what is the 'better off overall test', and should you be worried about it?

The Coalition and Labor have been arguing over the “better off overall test”, known as the BOOT. What is it, why are they arguing, and who is right?

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Wales Online

Family 'deeply touched' by Wales star's wonderful act of kindness

Aoife Walters was cheering on her favourite Wales player in Ireland and received a very special gift afterwards

The Conversation

Albanese has dropped Labor's pledge to boost Jobseeker. With unemployment low, is that actually fair enough?

One of the first things Labor’s Bob Hawke did on being swept to office in March 1983 was to lift the unemployment benefit in April, seven weeks later, without even waiting for his first budget.

ABC News

Calls to increase minimum energy efficiency rating in new homes to reduce carbon emissions and lower power bills

Living in seven-star energy-efficient homes would cut Australian energy bills by an average of $450 a year and help address climate change by reducing emissions, according to a new report from the Climate Council.

The Conversation

He's the treasurer who may become the next leader of the Liberal Party. So how high can Josh Frydenberg fly?

`This is the first in a two-part series on the major parties’ Treasury spokespeople. You can read Carol Johnson’s profile of Jim Chalmers here.

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The Guardian - UK

At last, the allotment will soon be open…

The focus will be on flowers, says Allan Jenkins

Newcastle Herald

Prime Minister, your economic superiority claims just don't add up

Email letters@newcastleherald.com.au or send a text message to 0427 154 176 (include name and suburb). Letters should be fewer than 200 words.

Los Angeles Times

Why Ketanji Brown Jackson and Kamala Harris idolize civil rights lawyers like Constance Baker Motley

As Kamala Harris made history in her speech accepting the vice presidential nomination in 2020, she broke into a broad grin as she invoked the name of her hero: Constance Baker Motley, the first Black woman to serve as a federal judge.

The Conversation

Grattan on Friday: We can't know what sort of PM Albanese would be – but not for the reasons the government says

Years ago, Kevin Rudd sold himself as a version of Howard-lite, as he sought to reassure voters he wouldn’t be scary. This week, Anthony Albanese invoked a Labor icon to soothe fears of change.

Sports Illustrated

Tom Izzo on Fight at End of Michigan vs. Wisconsin: ‘It Was Bad for College Basketball’

He expressed disappointment at the altercation between Juwan Howard and Greg Gard.

What Hi-Fi?

11 of the best Netflix movies in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos

From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.

ABC News

Malaysia Airlines MH17: The Australian victims

Thirty-eight Australian citizens or residents died in the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. A total of 298 passengers and crew were on board.

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