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Former prime minister Tony Abbott during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, June 18, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Dual threat

Labor and a backbench revolt led by Tony Abbott may undermine plans for legislated emissions cuts on the electricity sector. Simon Benson writes that likening the National Energy Guarantee to a carbon tax was a naked attempt by Tony Abbott to raise the stakes, while Judith Sloan fears that businesses will move offshore as our power becomes unreliable and expensive. And stay abreast of all the latest from parliament in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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18/06/2018: Chris Wilks, 21, is a 3rd year Bachelor of Arts student at Sydney University, and is in favour of USYD partnering with the Ramsey Centre for the Western Civilisation course.Pic by James Croucher

Western front

A majority of voters across all political groups support the teaching of Western civilisation courses, according to our latest exclusive Newspoll.

“The left is obsessed with shutting down dialogue … I think it’s a great opportunity for the univer­sity. It’s something no university offers in a structured format.”

Chris Wilks, arts student

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The vigil for Eurydice Dixon.

Hijacking tragedy

We dare not speak about Islamist extremism for fear it will slur Muslims, writes Chris Kenny, yet when a man rapes and murders a woman we shame all men. The all-pervading fashions and virtue-signalling of identity politics can dangerously warp our public discussions, he warns.

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Rod Clement Margin Call cartoon for 19-06-18Version: Letters Cartoon (1280x720 - Aspect ratio preserved, Canvas added)COPYRIGHT: The Australian's artists each have different copyright agreements in place regarding re-use of their work in other publications.Please seek advice from the artists themselves or the Managing Editor of The Australian regarding re-use.

Big boys’ toys

Trucking billionaire Lindsay Fox has bought a new 57.7m ­superyacht — and it’s a beauty, as to be expected of something that cost more than $100 million. Margin Call can reveal Fox is the owner of the first vessel in Dutch luxe boating manufacturer Amels’ new “188” range of superyachts, one of the most sought-after shiny toys for the international super-rich.

“This is a seriously high-end billionaire flotation device.”

Margin Call

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England's forward Harry Kane celebrates after winning the Russia 2018 World Cup Group G football match between Tunisia and England at the Volgograd Arena in Volgograd on June 18, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Nicolas ASFOURI / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS

England’s joy

It’s joy and relief for England at the World Cup as captain Harry Kane steps up to score a winner in injury time against unfancied Tunisia. Kane paid tribute to his team’s resilience after they left it late to seal a 2-1 victory in their opening World Cup game.

“It’s massive, I’m so proud of the lads. It was tough, especially after the first half when we should have got a few more goals. Credit to the lads, we kept going.”

Harry Kane

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Johannes Leak’s view

Johannes Leak Letters Cartoon for 19-06-18Version: Letters Cartoon (1280x720 - Aspect ratio preserved, Canvas added)COPYRIGHT: The Australian's artists each have different copyright agreements in place regarding re-use of their work in other publications.Please seek advice from the artists themselves or the Managing Editor of The Australian regarding re-use.