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Liberal election review to focus on teal independents and preselection problems

Just days after its election defeat, the Liberal Party has announced the terms of its post-election review, focusing on the loss of seats to "teal" independents, and problems in the preselection process.

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Labor says Peter Dutton taking reins of Liberal Party shows Coalition 'learned absolutely nothing' from federal election

Senior Labor ministers say Peter Dutton becoming opposition leader would show the Coalition has not listened to the message sent by voters at the election.

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Mungo Man, Mungo Lady reburials postponed as elders challenge treatment of ancient remains

The return of ancient bones to a world heritage area is halted after elders filed an eleventh-hour application to stop the "rushed destruction" of some of the oldest human remains ever found.

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Liberals must shun ‘conspiracy theorists’ of climate wars, moderate Andrew Bragg says

Sussan Ley tipped to be Peter Dutton’s deputy as conservatives call for shift to the right

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Peter Dutton remains only candidate for Liberal leader, Sussan Ley and Jane Hume frontrunners for deputy

Peter Dutton looks likely to claim the Liberal leadership unchallenged, but there is a contest brewing between several women for who will take the second spot.

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Nationals could dump Barnaby Joyce over net zero stance with Peter Dutton set to lead Liberals

Sussan Ley or Jane Hume likely to be deputy Liberal leader as Coalition continues to grapple with election fallout

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NSW government lists koala as endangered

Koalas have been listed as an endangered species in NSW with government acknowledging there is a significant risk the marsupials could become extinct.

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Their votes won't change who wins this election. So how do people in safe seats make their voices heard?

Marginal seats get most of the political and media attention during the election campaign. So what's it like for those living in some of Australia's safest seats?

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How does the Coalition’s super scheme for first-homebuyers work and would it drive up prices?

Will it make housing unaffordable, as critics claim, and how does it compare with Labor’s Help to Buy scheme?

The Guardian - AU

Labor pledges more money to protect Great Barrier Reef from climate change if elected

Federal Labor announces an additional $194 million over four years to protect the Great Barrier Reef from climate change if it wins government on May 21.

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Young voters will inherit a hotter, more dangerous world – but their climate interests are being ignored this election

While there was plenty of heat in Sunday’s night’s debate between Labor and Coalition leaders, one issue was barely mentioned: climate change. This raises a large red flag for Australia’s young voters.

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Federal election: More than 300,000 Australians cast ballots in first-day pre-polling - as it happened

Monday marked the beginning of pre-polling across the country, and early numbers further strengthened officials' predictions the 2022 election will have the highest pre-poll vote.

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Garden city nomination rejection disappoints ACT's Heritage Minister

Meanwhile, a new heritage listing of Lake Burley Griffin, its surrounding areas and bridges will add another layer of complication to the forthcoming Woden light rail project.

The Canberra Times

Greens announce plan to have zero extinctions by 2030, as they outline $24 billion environmental policy

The Australian Greens announced a plan to end all extinctions by 2030 and create an "independent cop" to enforce stronger environmental laws, as part of their $24 billion Green Australia policy.

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Canberra's Lake Burley Griffin and surrounds listed as a Commonwealth heritage site

Lake Burley Griffin and its adjacent land will now get more protection, after being listed as a Commonwealth heritage site.

The Canberra Times

Heritage listing for Canberra rejected but Lake Burley Griffin protected

Environment Minister Sussan Ley chose not to list Canberra despite a recommendation to do so.

AAP

Calls get louder for women's pay, safety

Undervalued workers and family violence activist Rosie Batty say women's pay and issues of safety need more government focus, and not just prior to an election.

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Clive Palmer’s proposed open-cut mine could have ‘far-reaching impact’ on Great Barrier Reef, study finds

Study finds tidal currents could introduce pollution from coalmine into seagrass meadows and dugong sanctuary in marine park

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‘Worst it’s ever been’: a threatened species alarm sounds during the election campaign – and is ignored

Warnings of dramatically escalating extinctions in Australia over the next two decades seem to be falling on deaf ears

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‘We’re talking about 2,000 generations’: Mungo Man and Mungo Lady reburial divides traditional owners

Letter to minister says plan to bury remains in unknown locations rather than a public keeping place has caused ‘cultural harm and soul sickness’

Newcastle Herald

How Port Stephens' koala population could help save the species from the brink of extinction

A sperm bank for koalas should be started 'as soon as possible'.

AAP

Students claim moral win on climate harm

Eight students who failed in a bid to win legal protection from climate change harms won't take the case further but say they've had a moral win.

The Guardian - AU

Teen climate activist subjected to sexist and racist abuse amid federal court climate case

Anjali Sharma, one of eight who fought for government’s duty of care to young people, says she will not be silenced by online abuse

The Canberra Times

Pedal power pushes Lake Pedder's plight to Parliament

A campaign to restore Tasmania's Lake Pedder has made its way to Canberra.

AAP

Ley has freedom to release report: authors

Two authors of a major five-yearly report on the state of Australia's environment say the minister can release it whenever she likes, and they hope it's soon.

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