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Blackened shell a reminder of Holocaust devastation

Members of the Jewish community have gathered in solidarity after a synagogue was firebombed by two men who are on the run from police.

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The Liberal party is 80 years old. But what would Menzies think of Peter Dutton’s divisive negativity?

The purpose of a political party, Menzies believed, was not just to occupy the government benches but to serve the national interest

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View from The Hill: What if Bill Shorten had become PM in 2019?

Politics is full of “what ifs?” As Bill Shorten prepares to exit parliament early next year, and Anthony Albanese may be on the path to a minority government, the question invites itself: what if Shorten had won the 2019 election?

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Josh Frydenberg rules out seeking Kooyong preselection

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has ruled out attempting to displace Amelia Hamer as the Liberals’ candidate for Kooyong.

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Josh Frydenberg pours cold water on idea of running in Kooyong after major blowback

Jane Hume is against opening preselection for former treasurer while Karen Andrews argues he would be ‘absolute asset’

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg rejects comeback calls

Josh Frydenberg will not contest his former seat at the next election after a push for him to re-enter politics, backing in the pre-selected female candidate.

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Former ADF chief to report on Zomi Frankcom’s Gaza aid convoy death in ‘coming weeks’ – as it happened

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View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg mulls political temptation after Kooyong gets new draft boundaries

Josh Frydenberg is mulling over whether to try to make a lunge for his old Melbourne seat of Kooyong, now that new circumstances have suddenly raised his political heart rate.

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Mixed emotions over possible Frydenberg revival

Former federal treasurer Josh Frydenberg is reportedly reconsidering taking a tilt at the seat he lost at the last election despite a woman being pre-selected.

AAP

As News Corp rages over Laura Tingle, Sharri Markson bewails an ‘explosion of racism’ across Australia

Murdoch’s empire down under has been quietly reorganised – with a long, slow cull of journalists expected to follow

The Guardian - AU

ABC denies holding emergency talks after Laura Tingle’s ‘racist country’ comments criticised in Murdoch press

Tingle says Australia is a ‘racist country’ in response to question at Sydney writers’ festival about Peter Dutton’s immigration policy

The Guardian - AU

Developer withdraws from controversial Toondah Harbour project

Walker Corporation pulled out of Moreton Bay development after Tanya Plibersek proposed rejecting it on environmental grounds

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek plans to reject a $1.3bn development at Moreton Bay. Why was it so controversial?

Conservationists have been fighting for years to protect the wetlands at Toondah harbour from the proposed luxury apartments and shops

The Guardian - AU

Tanya Plibersek rejects Toondah Harbour project over impact on globally significant wetlands

Walker Corporation had proposed 3,000 apartments, marina and shops for the site, which is a critical habitat for the endangered eastern curlew

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Amelia Hamer takes on Monique Ryan in Kooyong contest

The grand-niece of former Victorian premier Rupert 'Dick' Hamer is the Liberal candidate chosen to fight independent Monique Ryan for the seat of Kooyong.

The Guardian - AU

Interest rate rise unlikely after sluggish quarter of GDP growth, Australian economists say

Spending on Taylor Swift concerts defies pattern of consumers tightening their belts, with CBA predicting a September rate cut

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Don’t Fall For Peter Dutton’s Grift: People Fighting Over Culture Wars Is What He Wants

Peter Dutton started a culture war about Woolworths' Australia Day catalogue. Here's why we need to be weary of outrage media.

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Why do I suddenly owe tax this year? It could be because the Low and Middle Income Tax offset is gone, forever

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View from The Hill: Josh Frydenberg puts political ambition aside to remain in business

Former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg’s decision to put a business future before an attempted political revival is a blow for the Liberal Party, but a relief for the teal member for Kooyong, Monique Ryan.

The Guardian - AU

Josh Frydenberg is choosing life over politics – which paves the way for Full Dutton

Former treasurer’s decision not to contest the next election dents any Liberal party hopes of an alternative to Peter Dutton’s wrecking-ball strategy

AAP

Frydenberg puts political return on hold for boardroom

A parliamentary comeback at the next election is off the table for Josh Frydenberg as he takes on the role of Goldman Sachs Australia and New Zealand chairman.

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Josh Frydenberg won’t run in Kooyong at next election after Goldman Sachs appointment

Former treasurer will become chairman of investment bank in Australia and New Zealand in move that prioritises ‘precious time’ with his family

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Dutton’s climate ‘stunt’ sacrifices tax cut promise: Labor

The Coalition risks sacrificing an election promise on small business tax cuts to pull a political stunt on climate change, Labor claims.

The New Daily

Of the many things the budget didn’t explain, this could be the most important

Did the budget leave the Albanese government, just one year old this week, the maximum amount of political room to move?

The New Daily

Michael Pascoe: The ratings are in: Dutton’s a dud – a dangerous dud

Forget the various polls and pundits, the real voice of the Australian people has spoken: Peter Dutton is a dud – and getting worse.

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