Your afternoon Briefing

Good afternoon, readers. Why we are at risk of losing control of roof top solar and Craig Kelly tells ANU to have ‘hard look’ at itself.

Good afternoon, readers. Greensync founder Phil Blythe says we’re at risk of losing control of roof top solar and Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly slams ANU for dumping a course on the West.

Solar Power, Electrician Adam Garrett (blue) and Robbie Mead (yellow)working on roof top solar panels.

‘Dumb’ solar a risk to network

Australia risks losing control of roof top solar if network operators don’t halt the installation of “dumb” technology, says Greensync energy founder Phil Blythe.

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Liberal Member for Hughes Craig Kelly during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, May 22, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

‘These people hate the West’

Liberal backbencher Craig Kelly says the Australian National University needs to have a “good, hard look” at itself after withdrawing from a course in Western civilisation.

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Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott arrives at the vegetable processing plant of Harvest Moon. (Forth) Must Credit: Grant Wells

Abbott: what I would fix as PM

Tony Abbott hasn’t ruled out a comeback as prime minister, identifying power prices and immigration levels as the first issues he’d tackle.

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Linesman Martin Weekes (C) runs on to field as all-in brawl erupts with David Barnhill and Billy Moore (foreground) during NSW v Queensland State of Origin game at the MCG in Melbourne, 31/05/1995.

The fight Fittler can’t forget

Blues coach Brad Fittler recalls two key moments from his 1995 Origin game at the MCG. Not surprisingly, a famous all-in brawl is one of them. Don’t miss any of the action in tonight’s game, with rolling coverage on our live blog.

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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - SEPTEMBER 10: Miss Virginia 2017 Cecili Weber participates in Swimsuit challenge during the 2018 Miss America Competition Show at Boardwalk Hall Arena on September 10, 2017 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (Photo by Donald Kravitz/Getty Images for Dick Clark Productions)

Stupid, ludicrous competition

Miss America has scrapped the swimsuit parade, but really why stop there? Caroline Overington asks: Can’t we get rid of the whole stupid competition?