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Hello, readers. Scott Morrison rebukes Michael McCormack on his first day as Acting Prime Minister and Johanna Griggs fires back up again.

Hello, readers. Scott Morrison rebukes Michael McCormack on his first day as Acting Prime Minister and Johanna Griggs fires back up again.

Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison speaks to the media in Melbourne, Thursday, April 5, 2018. The Treasurer was meeting with his state counterparts regarding the GST distribution. (AAP Image/Julian Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Morrison’s rebuke: Don’t call me Santa

Scott Morrison rebukes Michael McCormack on his first day as Acting Prime Minister, denying the budget will bring Christmas in May.

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Peta Credlin has spoken to Josh Frydenberg about his attack on Tony Abbott.

I won’t be silenced: Frydenberg

Energy Minister Josh Frydenberg says he has no regrets about ridiculing Tony Abbott despite getting a call from Peta Credlin. Peter Van Onselen weighs in on the topic.

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Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Tim Soutphommasane appearing at a senate hearing into the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

No Aussies in their family trees

The Australian Human Rights Commission and its risible blueprint on cultural diversity are truly pitiful, writes Judith Sloan.

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Images of Johanna Griggs and Basil Zempilas from the 7 Comm Games twiiter feed of them slamming the Closing Ceremony

Griggs fires back up again

Johanna Griggs hits back at ABC journalist Tracey Holmes over claims Seven knew athlete entry to the closing ceremony wouldn’t be shown.

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A quick hair check. Deputy Headmaster Rohan Brown returns to Trinity Grammar and is greet by students and parents at the start of term. Picture: Tony Gough

Tears as Brownie comes back

Trinity Grammar deputy Rohan Brown has been welcomed back by the school after he was sacked for cutting a student’s hair.