Your noon Briefing: Turnbull tweets on Wentworth

Welcome to your noon digest of what’s been making news and what to watch for.

Hello readers. Here is your noon digest of today’s top stories and a long read for lunchtime.

Minister for Women, Minister for Jobs and Industrial Relations Kelly O'Dwyer after speaking at a doorstop at Parliament House in Canberra.

Casual intervention

Jobs and Industrial Relations Minister Kelly O’Dwyer will intervene in a Federal Court “test case’’ about casuals, following employer concern that workers will be able to “double dip’’ on their entitlements. The Federal Court will today consider a new application by WorkPac, the company subject to a controversial court ruling on casuals.

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Turnbull tweets

Malcolm Turnbull has intervened in the Wentworth by-election, as his Twitter account “liked” a post from a campaigner for independent Wentworth candidate Kerryn Phelps. Keep up with all the latest from parliament in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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Maher Abdulaziz Mutreb was photographed with the Saudi Crown Prince. Picture: AP.

Prince’s pal fingered

The grisly death of Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul was reportedly overseen by Maher Abdulaziz Mutreb, who travels extensively with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), the royal ruler who many suspect ordered Mr Khashoggi’s assassination. It has also emerged that Dr Salah al-Tubaigy, one of 15 men placed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2 was trained in Melbourne.

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Roger David store in Rouse Hill Town Centre is the latest winner of retailer of the month.Manager Chris Kavanagh with Roza Hamakhan.

Roger David fails

The transformation of shopping has claimed another high-profile victim, with Australia’s third-largest menswear retailer, Roger David, entering voluntary administration after 76 years in business. Roger David currently operates 57 stores managed by more than 300 staff across Australia, operating under three brands — Roger David, RDX and Stray.

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Ian Kiernan, celebrating 25 years of Clean Up Australia. Pictured at Sydney Harbour, picture by Craig Greenhill

The long read: Cleaning up with Kiernan

Australia has lost a champion in Ian Kiernan who inspired respect of the environment and the effort to keep it clear of garbage.

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Comment of the day

“I think it’s too late, the momentum is with Phelps, she has placed her second preference with the Liberals, some wizardry at work. As a liberal voter, I’m considering voting for her. Just to see how crazy things will get . Bring out the popcorn.”

Toni, in response to ‘Howard launches late bid to rescue Liberals in Wentworth’.