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Revelations of secret portfolios held by Scott Morrison have dominated headlines this week. What happened, when and who knew about it?

The former prime minister took on the health portfolio in secret in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, before appointing himself to four more ministries over the next year. Why did he do it and who knew?

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Franmil Reyes shows off opposite-field power in Cubs’ 7-5 win against the Nationals

With the 11-inning victory, the Cubs are now 5-11 in extra-inning games.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Justin Steele takes next step in development vs. Nationals

Steele said he hopes to feel comfortable with a “bona fide” third pitch by next season.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Morrison doubles down on move to secretly acquire ministry powers after MPs call for him to resign

Scott Morrison resists calls to resign from his own party over secretly appointing himself additional powers, saying he did everything necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Federal politicians react to Scott Morrison's secret ministerial appointments, Barnaby Joyce and David Littleproud defend former PM — as it happened

Scott Morrison says it was "necessary" for him to have additional powers while he was prime minister during the COVID-19 pandemic. Look back on how Wednesday unfolded.

ABC News

Lucky 11th home run puts Cubs’ Ian Happ on exclusive list of switch-hitters

Happ homered twice in the Cubs’ 5-4 loss to the Nationals on Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs manager David Ross, on starter Marcus Stroman: ‘Probably took him out one batter too soon’

The Cubs lost the first game of a three-game series 5-4 on Monday against the Nationals.

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Paul Bongiorno: Scott Morrison’s ‘frightening’ secret ministry trashed democratic conventions

Scott Morrison having himself secretly appointed as health, finance and resources minister is more than weird and bizarre – it is a frightening revelation.

The New Daily

Justification for Morrison power grab total nonsense, says expert, as scandal spreads

Canberra was shocked by original reports that Mr Morrison took over the finance and health and, later, energy portfolios at the peak of COVID.

The New Daily

View from The Hill: Morrison's passion for control trashed conventions and accountability

The only credible explanation for Scott Morrison personally installing himself, as an undisclosed ministerial partner, in several portfolios is the former prime minister’s passion for control.

The Conversation

Morrison’s sharp answer to criticism he ‘trashed’ democracy

Scott Morrison has given a curt response to criticism that he "trashed" the democratic process by being secretly sworn into other portfolios while PM.

The New Daily

Prime Minister to investigate claims of Scott Morrison's secret ministry grab during COVID-19

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will investigate claims the former prime minister, Scott Morrison, swore himself into several ministries during the height of the pandemic. Follow live.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese seeks legal advice over reports Scott Morrison secretly swore himself into ministry roles

Former prime minister’s senior cabinet colleagues say they were unaware he allegedly swore himself into three ministry positions

The Guardian - AU

Blake Snell stays sharp, Padres take series from Nationals

WASHINGTON — It is August, so Blake Snell is the pitcher the Padres intended him to be and need him to be.

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Padres manager Bob Melvin got ejected before the ump had a chance to turn off his mic

The ump really said, "BOOM!"

Tribune News Service

Padres blow too many chances in loss to Nationals

WASHINGTON — Now back to worrying about winning baseball games.

AAP

Skilled migration cap increase floated

Skills Minister Brendan O'Connor says the government is considering a possible lift to the skilled migration cap.

AAP

ABC on Voice 'deeply troubling': Price

The ABC will only provide a one-sided case of the Indigenous voice to parliament, senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has told a federal Nationals meeting.

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The Guardian - AU

Nationals leader says party must rebuild trust with women but rejects quotas

David Littleproud says regional Australians should be considered at Labor’s jobs summit as he outlines vision to party faithful

Tribune News Service

Padres rout Nationals shortly after learning of Tatis’ suspension

WASHINGTON — The Padres got some bad news and then beat a bad team.

The Guardian - AU

At least 89 Covid deaths; Littleproud tells Nationals he’ll bring pragmatic policies to jobs summit – as it happened

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‘Field of Dreams’ Game Is MLB’s Blueprint for More Special Events

Last night was the second time an MLB game was played at the Field of Dreams movie site in Dyersville, Iowa. The game was a success despite its lack of star power and, well, in-game excitement, especially when compared to what we saw when the Yankees and White Sox played…

The Guardian - AU

Why is Peter Dutton ignoring all the lessons that got Anthony Albanese into the Lodge?

‘I’m not Morrison – but I’m still Dutton’ is not a strategy to fix the Coalition’s problems with women and urban professional voters

Tribune News Service

Michael Cunningham: As Braves chase Mets, Phillies creep up from behind

I never wavered in my belief that the Braves would figure things out even as they stumbled through the season’s first two months. They would get sorted out and make the postseason one way or another. I’ll end up being right about that. But it turns out I was wrong…

The Guardian - AU

Independent state MPs divided over Victorian Farmers Federation campaigning in their seats

Shepparton’s Suzanna Sheed says VFF should support candidates with track records but Mildura MP is happy for attention

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