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Victorian minister trades barbs with Barnaby Joyce during joint press conference

Jacinta Allan refers to deputy prime minister’s ‘diary’ management in first meeting in 10 months

The Guardian - AU

Financial figure fumble for Albanese

Anthony Albanese has stumbled on his first press conference during day one of campaigning, unable to state the official interest rate and unemployment rate.

AAP

Ray joins khaki election, declares war on PM

The Libs' Paterson candidate, Brooke Vitnell, was perhaps fortunate to be out of town when Scott Morrison dropped into Edgeworth Tavern this week to exchange pleasantries with the locals.

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Construction starts on new Qld coal mine

The deputy prime minister has hailed a new coal mine as helping to underpin Australia's security by generating more money for the economy.

AAP

Section 44 strikes again: Labor candidate for Hughes quits race due to Greek citizenship concerns

Local teacher Peter Tsambalas was preselected unopposed by ALP branch members in January to contest south Sydney seat

The Guardian - AU

Our PM's very good at pointing the finger

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Muswellbrook bypass first promised 22 years ago now 'locked in' by budget, Barnaby Joyce says

A bypass to divert New England Highway traffic, including thousands of freight trucks per day, away from the heart of Muswellbrook is promised to see the light of day by 2027.

ABC News

Australia anxious to show it didn’t ‘drop the ball’ on Pacific after China and Solomon Islands deal

Canberra must walk a delicate line when responding to challenges presented by Beijing and Solomons’ security agreement

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: Libs get more mileage out of Hunter bypass

If Tuesday's budget announcement of $268 million for the Muswellbrook bypass sounded vaguely familiar, you're spot on.

Newcastle Herald

Barnaby Joyce’s drought envoy texts to Scott Morrison should be released, information watchdog rules

It is the second ruling of its type this week after the prime minister’s office also ordered a search for text messages from QAnon supporter Tim Stewart

The Guardian - AU

Abolition of advisory body criticised after Morrison government promises $5.9bn for Queensland dams

Former judge Anthony Whealy says size of funding promises justifies keeping body to scrutinise water projects

The Guardian - AU

Hell hath no fury like the last days of Australia’s 46th parliament

The derangements of party factionalism, the mean girls and bullyboys, were finally punctured by the gravitas of Volodymyr Zelenskiy via videolink

The Guardian - AU

Zali Steggall more likely to support Coalition in hung parliament if Scott Morrison dumped

Independent MP, who could hold balance of power, says she has ‘grave concerns’ over PM’s leadership and influence of the Nationals

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Jacqui Lambie unloads on Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Q+A over Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells and the federal budget

On Q+A, independent senator Jacqui Lambie suggests outgoing Liberal senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells has been unfairly ousted due to her sex, and backs the claims Senator Fierravanti-Wells made about the Prime Minister's alleged poor character.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine president addresses parliament; Putin a ‘war criminal’, PM says – as it happened

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Morning mail: Joyce dissolves water advisory body, Zelenskiy to address MPs, Bruce Willis retires

Thursday: Deputy PM disbands group established to scrutinise major projects. Plus: action star’s aphasia diagnosis

ABC News

Regions tell Barnaby Joyce they need workers, houses, childcare before budgeted infrastructure

After reluctantly signing the net zero carbon emissions pledge, the Nationals leader amassed a $20 billion regional war chest. But local mayors and voters want funding closer to home, as well as promised infrastructure.

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The Guardian - AU

Barnaby Joyce abolishes body set up to advise on major water projects after dam announcements

Exclusive: Letter from member to colleagues questioned whether government’s funding promises on dams made for ‘political purposes’, after body not consulted

The Guardian - AU

Worst could be yet to come for flood-hit areas – as it happened

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Federal budget promises billions of dollars for port and water upgrades in the Northern Territory

New port facilities, sealed roads and water infrastructure have been promised for the Northern Territory in the federal budget, but it could take many years before much of the money hits the ground.

The Guardian - AU

At this gravest of times the Coalition has served up an election budget designed simply to keep itself in power

If we move from Josh Frydenberg’s rhetoric to content, we discover this isn’t a serious plan for the future. This is a plan for the next few months

AAP

Record spend to 'turbocharge' regions

The federal government says its budget spending on regional Australia sets a new record, with funding for roads, rail, energy, health and connectivity.

Newcastle Herald

Federal budget: $100m to kickstart Newcastle hydrogen hub

The Coalition will help seed a 'transformational' energy project which will help the Hunter economy transition away from coal.

The Guardian - AU

Treasurer delivers budget speech – as it happened

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