Your afternoon Briefing: Scott Morrison’s energy shortlist revealed

Good afternoon, readers. PM unveils 12 energy projects that could receive funding and ‘no plans’ to change super guarantee schedule.

Good afternoon, readers. Scott Morrison has unveiled a shortlist of a dozen energy projects that could receive funding, and Josh Frydenberg won’t be changing the super guarantee schedule.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison speaks to the media during a tour of Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne, Monday, March 25th, 2019. (AAP Image/Ellen Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Gas, hydro on Morrison’s energy shortlist

Scott Morrison has identified a shortlist of 12 gas, hydro and coal projects across multiple states which could receive federal backing.

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25/09/2018: The Treasurer, the Hon Josh Frydenberg MP and the Minister for Finance & the Public Service in Sydney reporting the Final Budget Outcome 2017-18. Hollie Adams/The Australian

‘No plans’ to derail super guarantee

Josh Frydenberg says the government has “no plans” to derail the planned increase in the super guarantee by 2025.

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22/03/2018Kath Slater and John Spoto both cabin crew in business class of the Qantas dreamliner. It's the first nonstop flight from Perth to Londonpic Colin Murty The Australian

Can you enjoy a 17-hour flight?

A year after its maiden flight, Qantas says the non-stop Perth to London route has its “highest level of customer satisfaction”.

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21 November 2017 Townsville, Queensland - James Cook University Professor Peter Ridd - Photo: Cameron Laird (Ph: 0418 238811)

Professor challenges sacking

Peter Ridd, the professor dumped after criticising a star scientist, says James Cook University breached its own enterprise agreement by dismissing him.

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CUPERTINO, CA - MARCH 25: Roger Rosner, vice president of applications at Apple Inc., speaks during a company product launch event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park on March 25, 2019 in Cupertino, California. Apple Inc. announced the launch of it's new video streaming service, and unveiled a premium subscription tier to its News app. Michael Short/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

Apple’s big pivot to news

With iPhone sales flagging, Apple has moved into subscription services in a big way with Apple News+, writes Chris Griffith.

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Ravi Ashwin and Nick Kyrgios have been involved in controversial incidents this week. Picture: AFP/Getty Images

Cheats … or ruthless innovators?

Ravi Ashwin and Nick Kyrgios caused plenty of controversy this week, writes Will Swanton. But are the dismissal and underarm serve simply tactics which should be exploited?