Politics live news Australia: Palaszczuk needs a new start, says Beattie; pressure on PM over Assange
Former leader Peter Beattie says Queensland Labor Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk should make a fresh start with a new agenda amid accusations of distraction and influence.
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Massive 112m turbine collapses on wind farm
A wind turbine has collapsed in Victoria’s west after severe thunderstorms wreaked havoc, prompting calls for a statewide audit amid safety concerns.
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Dutton will put Canberra’s public service through the ringer
The Opposition Leader will scale back by ridding the public service of those ‘working’ as culture, diversity, and inclusion advisers, change managers, and internal communication specialists.
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