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Hello readers. Water barons accused of spiking prices, and Aussies overcome English resistance to retain the Ashes.

Minister for Water Resources David Littleproud holding a press conference at Parliament House Canberra to discuss compliance and integrity in the Murray-Darling Basin Plan.

Water barons accused of spiking prices

Investors are allegedly hoarding billions of litres of water creating a massive artificial price spike that is crippling agriculture.

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Albo into negative territory

Anthony Albanese has suffered a collapse in voter support with his approval rating heading into negative territory, according to the latest Newspoll. Keep up with the latest from Canberra in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 08: Marnus Labuschagne of Australia celebrates after taking the wicket of Jack Leach of England during day five of the 4th Specsavers Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford on September 08, 2019 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Thriller as Aussies retain Ashes

Australia were forced to battle England resistance until the final hour of a gripping match. Peter Lalor notes that Tim Paine’s men succeeded where great sides captained by Ricky Ponting and Michael Clarke could not, while Gideon Haigh heralds a team purified by a historic victory.

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The fight against darkness

Don’t miss Part II of Paul Maley’s The Killer Within, an in-depth look at the lead-up and aftermath of Brenton Tarrant’s alleged murderous rampage in Christchurch.

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Zanetti’s view

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