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Kim Williams is right to criticise how the ABC covers news, but there’s a change he needs to make to fix it

ABC chair Kim Williams has attracted considerable attention with his criticism of the broadcaster’s online news choices. Williams has taken issue with what he sees as the ABC prioritising lifestyle stories over hard news. In the process, he has raised an important issue of principle.

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Roy and HG head to the Paris Olympics: ‘Gina Rinehart swimming would certainly bring in the viewers’

Australia’s favourite sportscasters are bringing their own slightly skewed style to the games, handing out cheese singles and campaigning for rugby league to be an Olympic sport

The Guardian - AU

Nine CEO urges staff to ‘get into the Olympic spirit’ – but doesn’t mention he will keep the flame burning in Paris

Mike Sneesby will run in the torch relay on top of hosting advertisers. Plus: Joe Hockey turns Trump expert for Sky News

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‘National menace’: CFMEU construction arm’s suspension from Victorian Labor under way, premier says

Jacinta Allan confident push to suspend union division will succeed amid questions over government’s response to earlier allegations

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'Hurtful and divisive' gay book ban could cost council

Funding for a Sydney council is under threat over its decision to ban books on same-sex parenting as politicians blast the move.

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SA health system in bad shape as elective surgeries cut

Elective surgeries have been cancelled across Adelaide as hospitals battle a shortage of beds and record ambulance ramping.

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'I'll miss the people': Julian Abbott delivers final news bulletin

ABC Radio Canberra stalwart hangs up his microphone on Friday.

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Telstra mea culpa for triple zero outage chaos

A Telstra issue meant triple zero calls across the nation were not put through to trained professionals for more than an hour.

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Police set to march out of uniform at Mardi Gras parade

NSW Police have reached an agreement with Mardi Gras parade organisers to march after being uninvited following the alleged murders of two men.

AAP

Review to examine corruption watchdog reporting powers

A former chief justice will lead a review into the complex legal and ethical issues raised when a corruption watchdog publishes findings against individuals.

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Independent MPs 'conflicted' by tax cut changes

Changes to tax cuts would help lower income Australians, but some independent MPs are concerned about the impact on their affluent constituents.

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Tax change welcomed but groups rue 'missed opportunity'

Welfare groups say the government has missed out on the chance for broader reform, following changes to stage three tax cuts.

AAP

Unions sink calls for government role in port pay clash

A union chief has brushed off suggestions the federal government needs to step in to prevent a maritime workplace dispute worsening.

AAP

Teen shark attack victim had a 'passion for surfing'

The surfing community is in mourning after a 15-year-old was killed by a shark on South Australia's Yorke Peninsula, the state's third fatal attack this year.

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A country jackpot: cash incentive to lure GPs out bush

A $10,000 cash incentive is being used to convince doctors of the benefits of a life in the country, as one state tries to plug a regional GP shortage.

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'I'm going to miss it a lot': ABC newsreader hangs up mic after 50 years

ABC Radio Canberra's Andrew Messenger has big retirement plans.

AAP

Car ramming of state parliament sparks security review

A man who allegedly crashed his car into a roller door at the South Australian Parliament, before trying to enter the building, has been charged by police.

AAP

Council sacks deputy mayor over anti-Israel stance

A Sydney council home to one of Australia's largest Jewish populations has sacked its deputy mayor after he caused "significant distress'"to the community.

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Man forced to fight kangaroo to get dog back in odd encounter

While on a walk with his dogs near a river, Mick Moloney suddenly noticed one of his Akitas was missing. A kangaroo had it in a headlock.

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Australia 'new nation' if voice referendum succeeds

The 'yes' and 'no' campaigns are making their final pitches on the eve of the referendum to establish an Indigenous voice.

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Shorten urges united approach to commission findings

Bill Shorten has urged jurisdictions to work together to determine the best way to implement findings from the disability royal commission.

AAP

Community 'heartbroken' after sacred sandhills damaged

The SA Environment Department will conduct an inquiry into a bungled approval process that allowed an Aboriginal cultural heritage site to be destroyed.

The Guardian - AU

Virginia Trioli to leave ABC Radio Melbourne for new TV arts show

AAP

First female RBA governor to bring 'reform agenda'

The incoming governor of the Reserve Bank, Michele Bullock, will have a full plate overhauling the major institution and laying out new ground rules.

AAP

Pressure for more vehicles to be added to Ukraine aid

The federal government is facing pressure to ensure special armoured vehicles are included in Australia's next round of military support for Ukraine.

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