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Broad says Joyce should resign, ABC republishes Alberici’s tax analysis and a tiger snake finds itself in Melbourne’s CBD.

Good afternoon, readers. Nationals MP Andrew Broad says Barnaby Joyce should resign as party leader, the ABC has republished Emma Alberici’s tax analysis and a tiger snake found its way to Melbourne’s CBD.

Barnaby Joyce walks into the Royal Hotel Armidale while on hols .pic John Grainger
Barnaby Joyce walks into the Royal Hotel Armidale while on hols .pic John Grainger

Nats MP calls on Joyce to resign

Nationals MP Andrew Broad says Barnaby Joyce should resign and will raise the leadership question at a partyroom meeting on Monday.

20/11/2017: (L-R) Managing Director of ABC Michelle Gurthie and Journalist Emma Alberici at the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner at Sheraton on the Park. Hollie Adams/The Australian
20/11/2017: (L-R) Managing Director of ABC Michelle Gurthie and Journalist Emma Alberici at the Business Council of Australia's annual dinner at Sheraton on the Park. Hollie Adams/The Australian

ABC revises Alberici’s analysis

The ABC has republished Emma Alberici’s analysis of corporate tax cuts a week after removing it from its website.

United States' Lindsey Vonn smiles in the finish area of the women's combined downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)
United States' Lindsey Vonn smiles in the finish area of the women's combined downhill at the 2018 Winter Olympics in Jeongseon, South Korea, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

‘I’m the underdog here’

Lindsey Vonn is unexpectedly leading the women’s combined downhill. Keep up with all the Winter Olympics action in our live blog.

Mourners attend Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi's funeral at the Masjid Fatima Al Zehra mosque in Arncliffe, Sydney, Thursday, February 22, 2018. (AAP Image/POOL) NO ARCHIVING
Mourners attend Mahmoud 'Mick' Hawi's funeral at the Masjid Fatima Al Zehra mosque in Arncliffe, Sydney, Thursday, February 22, 2018. (AAP Image/POOL) NO ARCHIVING

Widow’s plea as bikie mourned

The widow of slain bikie boss Mick Hawi was granted permission to extract his sperm hours after he was gunned down.

A snake handler removes an unwelcome visitor from Spencer Street in Melbourne. Photo: City of Melbourne
A snake handler removes an unwelcome visitor from Spencer Street in Melbourne. Photo: City of Melbourne

Tiger snake in Melbourne CBD

Australian cities are never far from the wildlife as Melbourne proved today with a tiger snake drawing a crowd on Spencer Street near Collins Street.

Remy Varga
Remy VargaSenior Journalist

Remy Varga is a Senior Journalist based in Sydney for the National News Network who writes investigations and national stories. She has covered crime and courts, state and federal politics and human interest stories. Contact Varga at remy.varga@news.com.au

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