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Deputy Nats leader to stay in upper house

Deputy Nationals leader Bridget McKenzie has confirmed she will remain in the Senate until the end of her term in 2022, ruling out a switch to the lower house.

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Farm map could risk animal lives: minister

Agriculture Minister David Littleproud says a map of farms created by animal activists could lead to the welfare of some cattle being put at risk.

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Labor’s $1b hydrogen plan zeros in on Qld

If elected, a Labor government would put $1 billion towards developing Australia’s hydrogen industry, which the opposition says could create 16,000 new jobs.

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Labor’s $1b hydrogen plan zeros in on Qld

If elected, a Labor government would put $1 billion towards developing Australia’s hydrogen industry, which the opposition says could create 16,000 new jobs.

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Ex-Turnbull staffer to challenge Abbott

A former staffer to Malcolm Turnbull plans to run as an independent against Liberal Tony Abbott in his Sydney seat in this year’s federal election.

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Worsening conditions fuel Tassie bushfires

Multiple warnings have been issued for uncontrolled bushfires across Tasmania, with residents warned the worst is yet to come as the heatwave continues.

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Morrison wants more women Liberal MPs

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he wants to see more women selected as Liberal candidates ahead of the next election.

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Pill testing shown to ‘interested’ NSW MPs

Drug treatment experts behind a pill testing trial at a 2018 music festival in the ACT will demonstrate the service and testing equipment to interested NSW MPs.

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Father of murder victim urges more peace

Mourners will gather in Bundoora on Tuesday night for a vigil in memory of murdered international exchange student Aiia Maasarwe.

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Indonesia to review Bashir prison release

Indonesia’s security minister says the government is reviewing the release of the alleged Bali bombing mastermind from prison after Canberra voiced objections.

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Global economic growth revised down: IMF

The International Monetary Fund has warned trade rifts between major nations and tighter financial conditions will detract from global economic growth.

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Strong economy needed to withstand storm

Treasurer Josh Frydenberg will use a speech in Sydney to outline the coalition’s economic credentials as global growth slows.

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New Tas fires could push crews to limit

Multiple emergency warnings have been issued for uncontrolled bushfires across Tasmania including one due to threaten a tourist attraction.

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PM concerned over indigenous kids’ deaths

Australia must continue to do everything it can to keep children safe after five indigenous girls died after taking their lives, the prime minister says.

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Vic cop jailed for grooming teen for sex

A Victorian police officer has been jailed after admitting he tried to groom a 16-year-old girl for sex using social media.

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17 hours ago

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Defence minister embarks on tour of Asia

Defence Minister Christopher Pyne is poised to visit Japan, China and Singapore this week.

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Vic crossbench unite against duck hunting

Victoria’s crossbench MPs are uniting to make a call to end to duck hunting in the state, but the major parties say they’re unmoved.

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PM urges respect in Bashir prison release

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has been in direct contact with Indonesian counterparts over the expected prison release of the alleged Bali bombing mastermind.

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20 hours ago

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Booing PM a ‘great tradition’: Morrison

Scott Morrison has described booing prime ministers attending sporting events as a “great tradition” after he copped a hostile reception at the tennis.

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