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Greens senator Dorinda Cox says ‘significant missing context’ in reports of alleged bullying
Greens senator Dorinda Cox says she takes “responsibility for any shortcomings” as an employer and has apologised for “the distress this may have caused” but said there has been “significant missing context” in the reports…
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Gap in Albanese government’s new fuel efficiency rules means ‘biggest, dirtiest polluters’ exempt
New fuel efficiency standards due to come into force from January will not apply to at least four large vehicle models because of a gap within the legislation, the motor industry has been told. READ: “Defend Your…
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Morning Mail: Israel signals bigger push into Lebanon, anti-corruption raid on parliament, Britain leaves last African colony
Morning, everyone. Joe Biden is “discussing” possible Israeli plans to attack Iran’s oil industry, bringing a warning from Iran that it would make the US a “legitimate target”. Meanwhile, Israel signalled it may widen its…
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Dutton at odds with Queensland LNP over nuclear plans
The federal opposition leader, Peter Dutton, has dismissed the Queensland LNP’s rejection of his nuclear power plan as just a “difference of opinion” between friends as he joined the state’s election campaign on Friday. READ: “Defend…
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Peta Credlin texted warning about Moira Deeming expulsion to Victorian Liberal leader’s staffer, court hears
Sky News host Peta Credlin warned against expelling Moira Deeming from the Victorian Liberal party room in a text message to John Pesutto’s chief of staff, whose office she was then helping to set up, a court has heard.…
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Queensland energy minister tells court he was not made aware of Callide safety concerns before explosion
The Queensland state energy minister, Mick de Brenni, has told a court hearing he was not made aware of concerns that safety issues at the Callide power station posed a “catastrophic risk” prior to the…
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NSW records largest mpox outbreak and urges vaccination due to rising hospitalisations
New South Wales is urging those at risk of contracting mpox to get vaccinated as the state records its largest outbreak, which the top health official has described as “very concerning”. READ: Ultimate Virus Scanner…
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IMF backs RBA not cutting interest rates and says phasing out tax breaks for property investors would be ‘equitable’
Extra government spending could inject “additional stimulus” into the Australian economy, posing a risk the Reserve Bank will have to lift interest rates to keep inflation on a downward track, the International Monetary Fund says. READ: Ultimate Virus…
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Warm weather forecast for long weekend and rugby league grand finals in Sydney
Blue skies and sunshine are on the way for New South Wales this long weekend with Sydney forecast to reach the high 20s on Sunday and during Monday’s public holiday. READ: Ultimate Virus Scanner Secure Your Digital Life…
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Organisers ditch plan for pro-Palestine vigil in Sydney on 7 October and push for Sunday protest in Hyde Park
Organisers of pro-Palestine events planned for Sydney’s long weekend have agreed to cancel a controversial vigil scheduled for Monday 7 October but are pushing ahead with plans to rally on Sunday. READ: Ultimate Virus Scanner…