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A news site with ties to the fossil fuel industry claimed Scotland axed 14 million trees to make way for wind farms. Is that correct?

The country's efforts to tackle climate change have been caught up in a fresh wave of misinformation about renewable energy, thanks to a news website with ties to the oil and gas industry.

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NT domestic violence sector repeats calls for needs-based funding after one-off $10.7 million federal boost

A one-off, $10.7 million funding boost for Northern Territory domestic violence services falls dramatically short of what is needed, according to women operating shelters from Darwin to Alice Springs.

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Fannie Bay by-election candidate Brent Potter defends himself against opposition claims of potential conflict of interest

Brent Potter, who is running for Labor in the seat of Fannie Bay, has been accused by the opposition of a potential conflict of interest over a government funding commitment, ahead of tomorrow's by-election.

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Greens signal fresh fight over fossil fuels as Labor revamps safeguard mechanism to cut industrial emissions

Albanese government confident its policy will have bipartisan support, limiting the Greens’ ability to secure any concessions

The Guardian - AU

Victoria state election: former political journalist Carol Altmann seeks to ride ‘teal’ wave

Warrnambool-based independent will challenge Liberal MP Roma Britnell in the seat of South-West Coast

The Guardian - AU

Federal Labor fast-tracks NT domestic violence funding weeks after murder-suicide in Central Australia

The announcement follows a series of deadly domestic violence incidents in the NT, including the deaths of a 30-year-old mother and her baby in outback Central Australia.

ABC News

Australia may be heading for emissions trading between big polluters

Could Australia soon have a form of emissions trading? Yes, if Labor’s much-anticipated paper on fixing Australia’s mediocre emissions-reduction framework, released today, is any guide.

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Labor starts talks on major plank of emission cuts plan

The government has started consultation on an overhaul of the scheme designed to slash emissions at the nation's highest-polluting facilities

Newcastle Herald

Vic rail loop build costs tipped at $125b

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has refused to be drawn on how much a Melbourne rail loop will cost after a report found it could be double previous estimates.

AAP

Albanese says former PM owes apology to Australian people – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Explainer: how much money would shelving the suburban rail loop save Victoria?

$34.5bn railway – labelled the biggest public transport project in state’s history – set to feature heavily in election campaign

The Guardian - AU

First Nations campaigner accuses Queensland government of ‘hypocrisy’ for voting down ‘raise the age’ bill

Labor voted against bill seeking to raise age of criminal responsibility from 10 to 14 shortly after committing to Indigenous treaty

The Guardian - AU

Bush doctors need carrots as dire warnings of drain are raised

Rural medical clinics say doctors are leaving to work in urban areas or asking for more money to stay in the bush.

Newcastle Herald

Victorian Labor government votes against bill to widen access to abortion

The bill aimed to prevent publicly funded hospitals from refusing to perform abortions across the state

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Infrastructure Australia review slams case for building $1.3 billion dam near Tamworth, NSW

An independent review of the Dungowan Dam business case reveals it would reap nine cents for every dollar invested, should it go ahead.

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Matthew Guy pledges to shelve $34.5bn rail project to invest in healthcare

Victorian election battle takes shape as opposition leader says fixing the ‘broken health system’ must be prioritised

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: Money laundering and corrupt cash in real estate – another item for Labor

There is a lot on Labor’s agenda for fixing, but a place needs to be found ending real estate being used for money laundering and investing corrupt cash.

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Construction watchdog ABCC, which the government is closing, is still starting court cases

The government vowed to shut the Australian Building and Construction Commission. But the agency is still launching court cases against its key opponent, construction union the CFMMEU.

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Vic Labor confirm replacement for late MP

Victorian Labor operative Tom McIntosh has been confirmed as the party's upper house replacement for Jane Garrett, who died last month at age 49.

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View from The Hill: The Liberals would be better off with Morrison out of parliament

Liberal frontbencher Karen Andrews wouldn’t be alone among her colleagues in believing Scott Morrison should quit parliament.

The New Daily

Was this man (a) crazy; (b) a delusional megalomaniac or (c) just a very ‘loose unit’?

Scott Morrison’s ministry collecting ways highlights what a loose unit he was as prime minister, and reinforces why we need to review the pandemic response.

The Guardian - AU

Crossbench MP prepares to wedge Victorian government on abortion access bill

Vote on bill to guarantee access to abortions at publicly funded hospitals could happen Wednesday

The Guardian - AU

Nomi Kaltmann announced as the first ‘teal’ candidate selected to run in Victorian election

Founder of Australia’s Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance will run against the deputy Liberal leader

AAP

Qld govt to unveil Indigenous treaty path

The Queensland government will set up an Indigenous truth-telling inquiry and appoint a panel to draft a treaty negotiation framework within 18 months.

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Promised funding to seal outback Queensland's Warri Gate Road in question after government change

After years of lobbying, outback residents thought they had finally won funding to seal a missing link between Australia's north and south. But the wait continues.

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