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Hello readers. Ministers dismiss Joyce’s quit threats over abortion, and David Warner plays his best Ashes innings.

Barnaby Joyce during a rally against the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019, in Martin Place, on the day it is introduced in the NSW Legislative Council.Picture:Justin Lloyd.

Ministers dismiss Joyce quit threat on abortion

Morrison government ministers play down Barnaby Joyce’s threat to leave the Nationals over the divisive NSW abortion debate.

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When will Europe get it’s the problem?

The diminished authority of the continent’s governing parties leaves risky vacuums, writes Henry Ergas.

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LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 22: Australia batsman David Warner has a word with England bowler Chris Woakes as players go off for bad light during day one of the 3rd Ashes Test match between England and Australia at Headingley on August 22, 2019 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Warner takes bat to boos

The words “cheat, cheat, cheat” ringing out across Headingley, David Warner played his best Ashes innings, writes Russell Gould.

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Those condemning should remember Lindy

The name Lindy Chamberlain should be a reminder that the George Pell case is not over, writes Chris Merritt.

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The long read: The lazy person’s workout

Research suggests that performing small exercises as you go about your day can make a big difference to your physical tone, writes Peta Bee.