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Achieving net zero with renewables or nuclear means rebuilding the hollowed-out public service after decades of cuts

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in Australia has attracted plenty of critical attention. But there’s a striking feature which has received relatively little discussion or criticism: the nuclear plants would be publicly owned and operated, similar to the National Broadband Network (NBN).

The Conversation

Ministers back benching senator for pro-Palestine vote

Senior ministers have defended Anthony Albanese's decision to temporarily bench a Labor senator for supporting a pro-Palestine motion by crossing the floor.

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Morning Mail: what next for Julian Assange, cruel blow for Ticehurst family, Blues blitz Maroons

The Wikileaks founder’s wife pleads for privacy as he begins a new life in Australia

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Poker machine monitoring system found to be cheaper than expected

Gaming Minister says cabinet rules constrain release of more detail

The Canberra Times

Greens unveil plan to ditch horse racing track for 5000 homes

The Greens would consider a compulsory acquisition of the site.

The Canberra Times

Lack of play on betting ads a year from landmark review

A lack of action to stop the ubiquitous nature of betting ads targeting young people has been branded disappointing a year after a landmark review.

AAP

Labor group praises Fatima Payman for upholding party ‘principles and policy’ to cross floor

Exclusive: Labor Friends of Palestine hit out at federal government’s stance as ‘weakening’ commitment to Palestinian statehood

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Julian Assange has been described as a provocateur – now his father says he just wants to be ‘ordinary’

The WikiLeaks founder is sure to be greeted by lots of media attention when he wakes up on Thursday morning, and not all of it welcome

The Guardian - AU

Relentless lobbying and a garden party ambush: how Australia pushed for Julian Assange’s freedom

WikiLeaks founder’s release was culmination of years of behind-the-scenes diplomatic lobbying, which got a big boost when Albanese took office

The Guardian - AU

Coles & Woolworths Won’t Be Forced To Break Up Their Pricey Love Affair As Senate Bill Fails

Supermarket duopoly Coles and Woolworths won't be forced to break up as the relevant Senate bill has failed.

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Rinehart gas project expansion sparks koala death fears

An expansion of a gas project backed by billionaire Gina Rinehart has triggered fears it will lead to the destruction of hundreds of hectares of koala habitat.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Julian Assange on his way to Australia; inflation rises; and financial therapists on money and feelings

Anthony Albanese says he believes Australians ‘overwhelmingly’ wanted to see the WikiLeaks founder freed

The Guardian - AU

Ban on live sheep exports clears lower house

Laws imposing a ban on live sheep exports has passed parliament's lower house, despite concerns the contentious proposal was being rushed through parliament.

AAP

PM asks Fatima Payman not to attend Labor caucus temporarily after crossing floor over Palestine motion

Deputy PM says now is ‘not the time to be going around expelling people’ as he calls for social cohesion across Australia

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Newcastle Herald

Minns visits region in need of clear government vision, not platitudes

What is Labor's ambition for Newcastle and the Hunter?

Newcastle Herald

Boosting public transport is Newcastle's best congestion fix

Letters: The time to do something is long overdue.

AAP

Government lays foundation for social housing upswing

Billions of dollars in funding have been allocated to states and territories in Labor's plan to address shortfalls in social housing and homelessness services.

AAP

Vilification concern as senator iced for Palestine vote

The prime minister requested Fatima Payman temporarily sit out of Labor's caucus after she defied the party position and supported a pro-Palestine motion.

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The Guardian - AU

Australia’s new vaping laws explained: where will vapes be sold and when do the changes come into force?

Labor’s Mark Butler announced a deal with the Greens that represented a watering down of the proposed new rules

Newcastle Herald

Record spend in the pipeline as council approves $140m cash splash

Check out the projects included in the 2024-25 budget.

The Conversation

Senator Fatima Payman defies Labor solidarity rule to cross floor on pro-Palestine Greens motion

Labor Senator Fatima Payman has crossed the floor to support a motion moved by the Greens declaring “the need for the Senate to recognise the State of Palestine”.

The Guardian - AU

Labor senator Fatima Payman says each step ‘felt like a mile’ after crossing floor to back Palestine motion

First-term senator risks membership after voting against her party by supporting motion on Palestinian statehood

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Julian Assange released from prison; the Greg Lynn trial verdict; and AI song generators sued

WikiLeaks founder’s mother says Assange’s ordeal ‘finally coming to an end’ – but freedom of the press still at stake

The Guardian - AU

Pharmacists say they were not consulted on ‘rushed’ Labor-Greens vape deal

Federal health minister counters that Pharmacy Guild did not make submission to regulation inquiry and selling vapes still a decision for individual stores

AAP

Labor senator crosses floor for Palestine, risks exile

A defiant Fatima Payman voted in line with her convictions to support Palestinian statehood as she risked her spot as a Labor senator to do so.

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