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The Liberal MPs threatening to vote against Dutton on teen ban
Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese both want to pass a law banning children under 16 from social media, but there are misgivings in the Coalition party room.
- by Paul Sakkal
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Nuclear energy
Coalition meltdown casts doubt on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Paul Sakkal reports that the Liberal and National parties are at odds over the selection of six sites for proposed nuclear facilities, delaying the release of the Coalition’s policy blueprint.
- The Herald's View
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Political leadership
The antics of Liberal men will cost the party the next election
Progressive women in the party are being told to know their place, or fight on the right side of the culture wars, or stay quiet. If not, they’re elbowed out and have their noses rubbed in their defeat.
- by Niki Savva
Populate and perish
As a model, think of Kosciuszko National Park as the world, and the horses as humans. For the horses to continue to survive, the park has to be destroyed.
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Nuclear energy
Liberal MP warns Dutton on nuclear energy as Labor steps up attacks
There is widespread support in the opposition for a conversation on nuclear energy, but several Coalition MPs say they are worried the opposition is moving too quickly.
- by Paul Sakkal
Attack on heritage won’t solve housing crisis
The attack on heritage is in effect the same land grab on older inner-city areas that developers ran in the late 60s and early 70s, a campaign all about developer profits and not about affordability of housing or good urban planning.
‘What are they trying to achieve?’ Liberal MPs urge caution on religious discrimination
Faith leaders and equality advocates are urging the Albanese government to deliver on religious discrimination laws.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Why one small detail in my story about a murdered woman still haunts me
Some of the hardest things I’ve done as a reporter have involved conversations with mothers. But there was one mum I let down.
- by Melissa Fyfe
New and improved corporate Oaks Day, with a splash of times gone by
As racing clubs such as Flemington’s Victoria Racing Club continue to grapple with the balance of tradition and innovation, Thursday’s time-honoured Oaks reminded punters of bygone eras.
- by Damien Ractliffe and Stephen Brook
Former PMs’ visit to Israel is a weak publicity stunt
For Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson, to visit one scene of inhumanity and show support for the Israeli actions while ignoring Ukraine smacks of a desperate attempt for relevance
‘I remain a proud member’: Rebel Liberal MP Bridget Archer indicates she will stare down her enemies
The moderate MP now faces a potential challenge by a conservative MP from a neighbouring seat.
- by James Massola
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