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Good afternoon, readers. David Leyonhjelm threatens to withdraw tax backing if Derryn Hinch’s demands are met and how Married At First Sight got us all hooked.

Good afternoon, readers. David Leyonhjelm threatens to withdraw tax backing if Derryn Hinch’s demands are met and how Married At First Sight got us all hooked.

Justice Party Senator Derryn Hinch speaks to Labor Senator Doug Cameron (top) as Liberal Democratic Party Senator David Leyonhjelm speaks to Minister for Finance Senator Mathias Cormann in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Thursday, March 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Leyonhjelm threat to withdraw tax backing

Senate crossbencher David Leyonhjelm warns he’ll withdraw support for the Coalition’s company tax cuts if it gives in to Derryn Hinch’s demands. While ACTU secretary Sally McManus has urged Senate crossbenchers to oppose the company tax cuts.

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Tziporah Malkah speaks about the early signs of James Packer's issues with mental illness on Sunrise. Inset: Malkah, then known as Kate Fischer, during her days as Packer's partner.

‘He’s leaving the love of his life’

James Packer’s former fiancee Tziporah Malkah, formerly known as Kate Fischer, has revealed the early signs of his mental illness.

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Qantas has revealed its new 787-9 Dreamliner Ñ the new aircraft type that will be used to fly Perth-London non-stop and possibly Perth to Paris or Brisbane to Chicago Ñ will be named Ògreat southern land. Supplied: Qantas

Fare war on Kangaroo route

Competitive airfares on the kangaroo route “won’t be going away’’, say experts ahead of the first non-stop Qantas flight to London.

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New Senator Kristina Keneally being sworn in, in the Senate Chamber, Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

Kristina Keneally reveals all

The former NSW premier, who took up Dastyari’s vacated Senate seat, has been prompt and diligent in revealing her financials.

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Strictly embargoed until 9.30pm Qld time.Married at first sight wedding of Davina and Ryan. Pics from tonight's episode.

How Married At First Sight got us all hooked

“I know that I am not alone in being a highly intelligent adult snared by the addictive nature of this series,” writes Stephen Brook.