Your afternoon briefing: ScoMo prepared to go nuclear

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ScoMo prepared to go nuclear

Scott Morrison says he would overturn the ban on building nuclear reactors in Australia if he believed it would put downward pressure on power prices.

The Prime Minister said he would do “whatever it takes” to make electricity cheaper, and he would have no issues allowing nuclear reactors to be built if it would make lower household bills.

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FILE - This May 8, 2018 file photo shows Taylor Swift performing during her "Reputation Stadium Tour" opener in Glendale, Ariz. Eric Swarbrick, 26, of Austin, Texas, has been arrested on federal charges for sending threatening letters to Swift and showing up at her record label in Nashville, Tenn. Federal prosecutors in Nashville said in a press release Thursday, Sept. 20, that Swarbrick has been charged with interstate stalking and sending interstate communications with the intent to threaten. He is currently in custody in Texas and will be brought to Tennessee at a later date. (Photo by Rick Scuteri/Invision/AP, File)

Look what politics made her do

She never talks politics publicly, but singer Taylor Swift has broken that rule with an Instagram post urging followers to vote. “In the past I’ve been reluctant to publicly voice my political opinions, but due to several events in my life and in the world in the past two years, I feel very differently about that now,” Swift began the post.

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DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 07: Mitchell Starc of Australia reacts at stumps during day one of the First Test match in the series between Australia and Pakistan at Dubai International Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Smiling Starc brings sighs of relief.

Concerns about the fitness of Mitchell Starc were alleviated this morning when the huge hearted quick presented uncomplaining ahead of the second day’s play despite bowling 21 overs in searing heat in the First Test against Pakistan in Dubai. Keep up with all the action with Peter Lalor as Day Two unfolds.