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It took a well-equipped, forensic judge to unstitch Lehrmann – and hand the media a rare win

The judge criticised the way Channel Ten handled the story, but found Brittany Higgins’ evidence on the central allegation ‘honest and accurate’

The Guardian - AU

The story behind these strange structures in Lake George

A ground-breaking study on Lake George really made some waves.

The Canberra Times

Australian spy chief under pressure to name ex-politician who ‘sold out’

The spy chief said a team from an unidentified country had cultivated and recruited a former Australian politician.

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Spy boss explains why he won't name ex-politician who 'sold out' Australia

Nation's top spy speaks out after calls to identify 'traitor'.

The Canberra Times

Afternoon Update: MPs react to Asio claims; Greens protest Philippines president; Wonka rip-off’s forebears

Following revelations from Asio chief that a former Australian politician allegedly colluded with foreign spies, MPs spent much of the day debating what to do with the intel – if anything at all

The Guardian - AU

Spy Row Erupts In Australia Over 'Traitor' Politician

Australia's government on Thursday faced angry demands to name a "traitor" former politician accused by the country's top spy of having "sold out" the country to a foreign power.

International Business Times

Now's the time, Assange backers say of possible US deal

Julian Assange is nearing another court appearance to avoid US extradition as supporters eye a potential plea deal.

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Howard's key role in quashing emissions trading scheme

The reason Australia rejected a significant climate change adaptation plan has been revealed in federal cabinet documents released after a 20-year embargo.

AAP

Sliding doors: cabinet papers reveal how close Coalition came to endorsing emissions trading in 2003

The Howard government drafted a statement declaring its support for an emissions trading scheme before abruptly changing course

The Guardian - AU

View from The Hill: as war rages in the Middle East, Australian parliamentarians try to promote understanding

In federal parliament, there are “friendship” groups for almost everything, from AUKUS to arthritis, and for many countries.

The Conversation

Mark McGowan phone call allegation puts fossil fuel influence in WA under spotlight

Former premier’s behaviour, if true, is ‘certainly improper’ and ‘ethically questionable’ and shows power of oil and gas interests, Carmen Lawrence says

The Guardian - AU

Grattan on Friday: Albanese government faces an uphill road and angry locals as it drives change to renewables

Fire fear is gripping many Australians, with extremely high temperatures for September.

The Conversation

We can talk about a higher rate of GST in Australia, but it will never happen

A group of crossbench parliamentarians have revived the idea of increasing the rate of the goods and services tax from 10% or removing exemptions on food, education and health purchases.

The Conversation

If you are really worried about the next generation, the only thing that matters is climate change

The only thing the current generation absolutely needs to do for the next generation is stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible

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The Conversation

The intergenerational report will try to scare us about ageing. It's an old fear, and wrong

The “problem” of Australia’s ageing population has been a concern for decades. Indeed, I have aged along with it.

The Conversation

Friday essay: 60 years old, the Yirrkala Bark Petitions are one of our founding documents – so why don't we know more about them?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains names of deceased people.

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: IKEA and Netflix tax scandal overshadows shameful PwC saga

IKEA and Netflix are just two quick examples of the ongoing, massive and very successful tax minimisation industry here.

The Guardian - AU

Sun sets on David Koch’s 21 years of breakfast television with farewell extravaganza

Anthony Albanese, Kevin Rudd and the Beaconsfield mine disaster survivors among huge cast as ‘Kochie’ signs off. Plus: Peter Gleeson rescued from retirement

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The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Is the RBA acting out of spite or just lost the plot?

Passing without notice in April, the Reserve Bank pulled a neat little trick, apparently making multiple billions of dollars in losses “disappear”. I’ve

The Conversation

There's more than reputation at stake: PwC faces penalties, including possible jail time

What penalties does the consulting giant PricewaterhouseCoopers face for sharing confidential government tax policy information and (in its words) betraying the public’s trust?

ABC News

What is the PwC tax scandal? Who is Peter-John Collins? Who knew about it? Why does it matter?

Consulting giant PwC is embroiled in a scandal of its own doing, having used confidential government information to benefit its bottom line. Here's how it happened, and what consequences the firm is facing.

ABC News

Senator alleges 'perception of contamination' as police investigate firm working inside its buildings

The Australian Federal Police has reasserted its ability to effectively investigate a former member of PwC, as the firm completes millions of dollars worth of contracts working alongside AFP staff.

The Conversation

Economists award Chalmers top marks for budget, but less for fighting inflation

Asked to grade Jim Chalmers’ second budget on his own criteria of delivering “relief, repair and restraint”, most of the 57 leading economists surveyed by the Economic Society of Australia and The Conversation give it top marks.

The Guardian - AU

Instead of winning plaudits, why did Jim Chalmers’ budget surplus leave pundits nonplussed?

There’s a glorious irony that a surplus, after so many deficits, attracted such little attention

The New Daily

Alan Kohler: Why this week’s RBA meeting was different

Jim Chalmers is touting 'responsible' spending. Can it be “responsible” in the context of the battle by the RBA to slay inflation?

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