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The Guardian • Katharine Murphy • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
In a disaster zone on the frontline of the climate crisis, the PM resorts to self-serving pontification
Scott Morrison brings his signature crisis characteristics – passivity and blame-shifting – to Lismore
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Katharine Murphy@murpharoo
You can’t face the future with clarity and resolve if you can’t be honest about the past. Some thoughts from me on the PM in Lismore, and Australia’s lack of a coherent disaster strategy 👇 #auspol theguardian.com/australia-news…
March 10, 2022
The Guardian • Daniel Hurst • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne aged 52
Federal leader Anthony Albanese says ‘the Labor family is in shock tonight at the tragic news’ that Kitching had died of a suspected heart attack
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Niki Savva • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
‘They will never forget, never forgive’: Flood backlash tipped at polls
Flood-affected communities cannot understand why in Australia today it took so long for help to arrive.
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Sabra Lane@SabraLane
Niki Savva's column today:
(Kevin) Hogan says he contacted the Defence Minister Peter Dutton at 6 o’clock on the morning the water rose two metres higher than had been predicted – more than 10 days ago – asking for urgent help.
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March 10, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • Peter Hartcher, Jonathan Kearsley • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
Marise Payne meets China’s new ambassador Xiao Qian
Mr Xiao has struck a conciliatory tone in public comments since arriving in January but without any sign of a thaw in Beijing’s attitude towards Australia.
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Anna Henderson@annajhenderson
A message from President Xi smh.com.au/politics/feder…
March 10, 2022
The Guardian • Graham Readfearn • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
What are conservative commentators saying about the floods and climate? | Temperature Check
Australia has been through worse, Chris Kenny contends, while Andrew Bolt suggests global heating is ‘brilliant for farmers’
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The Guardian • Calla Wahlquist • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
‘The lessons haven’t been learned’: who should lead Australia’s disaster recovery response?
Flood-ravaged communities say the burden shouldn’t be placed on them as the case mounts for a well-funded and trained network of first responders
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The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching dies from heart attack
Federal Labor Senator Kimberley Kitching has died from a suspected heart attack in news that has left her colleagues distraught. She was 52.
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The New Daily • Alan Kohler • March 10, 2022 • thenewdaily.com.au
Alan Kohler: Optimists have failed us. Pessimists, please report for duty
Optimistic leaders have failed to prepare for world-changing events like climate change, COVID-19 and war in Europe. It's time for pessimists to take over.
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The Australian • DAVID PENBERTHY • March 9, 2022 • theaustralian.com.au
Elite boys-only school allows trans student
One of Australias oldest and most exclusive boys-only colleges will let a male student who has transitioned to female remain at the school, even though it is still not co-ed and does not accept female students.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Rob Harris • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
TV legend Sir Michael Parkinson tells of anguish at losing ‘dear friend’ Shane Warne
“Parky” says his time with Warne, who he described as charismatic, complex and fascinating was always “filled with laughter”.
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Stephanie Peatling@srpeatling
"He wasn't that careful with his personal life." Sir Michael Parkinson told Rob Harris in this exclusive. "Nonetheless his flamboyant attitude never failed to bring a smile to the face of his adoring public, and I was one of them."
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March 10, 2022
ABC News • Andrew Probyn • March 10, 2022 • abc.net.au
Victorian Labor senator Kimberley Kitching dies suddenly in Melbourne
The ABC understands Senator Kitching, 52, died of a suspected heart attack this afternoon. Labor Leader Anthony Albanese says the party is "in shock" over the passing of their friend and colleague.
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Georgina Mitchell • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
Police drop charges against Friendlyjordies producer Kristo Langker
Mr Langker was accused of stalking or intimidating former deputy premier John Barilaro, which he denied and indicated he would defend in court vigorously.
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ABC News • Nassim Khadem, Michael Janda • March 10, 2022 • abc.net.au
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle to join Fortescue's renewable energy push
Reserve Bank deputy governor Guy Debelle is leaving the bank to join Andrew Forrest's renewable energy business, Fortescue Future Industries.
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Nassim Khadem@NassimKhadem
RBA deputy governor Guy Debelle to join Fortescue's renewable energy push. "It's an opportunity to deliver really something meaningful in addressing climate change. It's an existential problem to be confronting." abc.net.au/news/2022-03-1… @ABCaustralia @abcnews @RBAInfo @mikejanda
March 10, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • David Crowe • March 9, 2022 • smh.com.au
History repeating: Morrison too slow on a natural disaster
Morrison wants to repeat history by winning the election against the odds. Now, however, he finds himself repeating history with a natural disaster.
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The Monthly • Rachel Withers • March 10, 2022 • themonthly.com.au
Australian defence farce
No expense will be spared in keeping Australians safe, unless it involves taking climate action
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Paul Bongiorno@PaulBongiorno
Australian defence farce themonthly.com.au/the-politics/r…
Excellent work from the impressive Rachel Withers
March 10, 2022
The Guardian • Caitlin Cassidy • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
NSW Covid cases could double within six weeks due to Omicron BA.2 subvariant
Health minister Brad Hazzard says modelling shows state will see a sharp rise and urges more people to get their booster
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news.com.au • Ashleigh Gleeson • March 10, 2022 • news.com.au
’Risk’: Judge’s stern warning in Higgins case
The ACT’s top judge has given a “blunt” warning that the more people talk about the Brittany Higgins case the greater the danger her alleged rapist’s trial will be postponed or not proceed at all.
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Samantha Maiden@samanthamaiden
ACT Chief Justice issues strong warning that any public discussion of Brittany Higgins rape allegation risks contempt
She said she “strongly” urged care with the words published between now and June 6 – when trial is scheduled to begin.
news.com.au/national/nsw-a…
March 10, 2022
The Guardian • Greg Jericho • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
Rise in hours worked signals post-lockdown recovery, but more people have multiple jobs than ever
A record 6.4% of workers are in more than one job, a sign that wages are not keeping pace with the cost of living
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Greg Jericho@GrogsGamut
When talking about job growth since the last election - the big rise has been for secondary jobs - that, it should go without saying, is not good
theguardian.com/business/grogo…
March 10, 2022
The Guardian • Graham Readfearn • March 10, 2022 • theguardian.com
Unesco to visit Great Barrier Reef as coral bleaching risk rises
Environment groups say visiting scientists must be given true picture of the reef, ahead of world heritage committee meeting in June
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The Sydney Morning Herald • Michaela Whitbourn • March 10, 2022 • smh.com.au
Clementine Ford launches defamation suit against executive editor of Herald and Age
Author and feminist commentator Clementine Ford has launched Federal Court defamation proceedings over comments alleging she engaged in “vile and personal attacks” on journalists and editors at the Herald and Age.

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