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Army projects drastically cut as Australia fast-tracks massive build-up of land-based missiles in Defence shake-up

A multi-billion-dollar project to build high-tech army vehicles will be slashed by more than two-thirds as part of a dramatic realignment of Australia's military.

ABC News

SA drops blackmail charges against ex-Labor state member

A former South Australian Labor MP and her husband have had long-running blackmail charges against them dropped.

The New Daily

Afternoon Update: Crikey claims victory as Murdoch drops lawsuit; Queensland doubles EV rebate; and frustrating AFL coverage

Media scion discontinues case days after Fox News settled with Dominion in a separate lawsuit in the US

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Former MP, husband have blackmail charges dropped

Prosecutors in South Australia have dropped blackmail allegations against a former Labor state MP and her husband.

AAP

Blackmail charges withdrawn against former Labor MP and husband accused of targeting SA Premier

A former Labor MP and her husband accused of blackmailing South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas have had the charges against them withdrawn.

ABC News

Shooters may wield influence in NSW parliament as preferences deliver Robert Borsak a seat

The Shooters could still hold sway with the Minns government after being annihilated in the NSW lower house, as controversial leader Robert Borsak nabs a spot in the tight upper-house contest on preferences.

ABC News

Australia to make citizenship easier for New Zealanders

A policy tweak set in train by former New Zealander leader Jacinda Ardern after talks with Anthony Albanese will improve pathways to Australian citizenship.

AAP

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Coalition, Labor at odds over RBA board appointments

As the Albanese government seeks to enact the recommendations of a review of the Reserve Bank, the coalition has queried two new appointments.

The New Daily

No bull: it's time to keep the buck of rodeos out of Newcastle

There are no circuses in Australia using wild animals these days, yet we are allowing professional bull riders to perform in this city on the weekend. Why?

Newcastle Herald

Senate supporters rally to Labor nominee Su against GOP critics - Roll Call

Senate supporters of Julie Su, President Biden's nominee for Labor secretary, rallied to her cause in the face of Republican criticism.

Roll Call

NSW Liberal moderates line up against conservatives, including Katherine Deves, to fill Senate vacancy

Warren Mundine decides not to run in wide open field that includes former state minister Andrew Constance

The Guardian - AU

Biden's Nominee for Secretary of Labor Wants 'Wage Theft' Cops

California’s experience combatting wage theft has been a headache for employers without much in the way of restitution for workers.

Reason

Grattan on Friday: The government invited ambit claims for the budget and now it will be judged against them

Budgets are for stakeholders and interest groups like Christmas is for kids. They’re preceded by a multitude of letters to “Santa”, aka the treasurer, in the run-up.

The Conversation

Victoria’s plans for engineered wetlands on the Murray are environmentally dubious. Here’s a better option

Governments love the idea of a win-win – even when it doesn’t exist. That’s why Victoria has been spending millions on planning “red gum irrigation ponds” – essentially, engineered wetlands along the River Murray. These wetlands are designed to save some red gum ecosystems, leave many others to decline, and…

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Premier denies being outplayed by AFL over cash for bid

Tasmania's premier says he was not forced by the AFL into stumping up more cash as part of the state's bid for a standalone side.

The Conversation

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Labor MP Marion Scrymgour on the Voice and the need for a new NT jobs program

With the Liberal Party formally opposing the Voice, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton last week kicked off his no campaign in Alice Springs. His claim that child sexual abuse is rife was quickly under attack from the government and others who accused him of politicking, using the issue as a political…

ABC News

UNSW academic explores impact of constitutional right to safe, reliable water

A promise to protect Sydney and Hunter water infrastructure in the constitution has opened a conversation about enshrining a right to safe, clean reliable water for all of NSW.

The Guardian - AU

Electric vehicle sales in Australia overtake petrol-driven cars in medium category for first time

Sales of battery EVs overtook conventional petrol hybrids in all categories, according to peak motoring body. ‘The shift is on,’ director says

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‘Teflon Dan’ lives up to his title as Victoria’s premier seeks to downplay Ibac report

Daniel Andrews adopted a ‘nothing to see here’ approach to new controversy but experts say reform is needed over ‘grey corruption’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Reserve Bank shake-up, spy warning, ‘carbon capture’ microbe

Review of RBA’s operations recommends establishing a separate rate-setting panel; Asio warns that foreign agents are ‘aggressively selling secrets’

ABC News

Premier Daniel Andrews under pressure to act on 'grey corruption' after IBAC report

Integrity experts urge the Andrews government to act swiftly to tackle the risk of "grey corruption" by political staffers, after a damning report by the state's anti-corruption watchdog.

The Conversation

'A combination of deficiencies': the 'disastrous' Morrison government dissected

Almost a year after the victory of the Albanese government, the defects of its predecessors are increasingly obvious. The competence and teamwork of the current government underline the weaknesses of the Morrison regime. The contrast between the two styles of leadership reminds us that bullying is no substitute for collaboration…

ABC News

Medicare has been under pressure for years. So is it broken and can it be fixed?

These experts say Medicare is at breaking point and it's time for major reform.

AAP

New Transdev boss denies deliberate bus cancellations

Newly appointed Transdev Australasia CEO Brian Brennan denies the company cancelled bus services to avoid penalties and welcomes plans for a government probe.

The Guardian - AU

Labor’s electric vehicle policy drives Australia forward – but not far

While committing to a fuel-efficiency standard is an important step, a shift to clean cars alone won’t get us where we need to be

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