Australia’s economy grows just 0.2 per cent in the first quarter, falling short of forecasts, Ashes pre-sale sets records but angers fans. Plus, a new report claims the Justice Department is investigating Joe Biden’s use of presidential pardons.

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Kids Helpline turns to fundraising after being snubbed in the Victorian budget, ASIC alleges AustralianSuper billed dead members. Plus, Victoria’s Treasury hasn’t assessed the fallout of a possible credit rating downgrade.

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Median house prices hit $1 million across capital cities, government taxes blamed for reigniting Australia’s tobacco wars. Plus, Erin Patterson takes the stand in her mushroom poisoning murder trial.

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Bowen says Australia is on track for its 2030 climate target but must do more and is open to carbon tariffs, dairy prices will rise as farmers struggle. Plus, tech failures still force Fire Rescue Victoria to rely on pen, paper and pagers.

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Sussan Ley reconsiders the Coalition’s emissions stance as net zero uncertainty grows, Labor’s defence gaps slammed as a ‘paper ADF’ by ASPI. Plus, Victorian Liberals scramble to help John Pesutto cover $2.3 million in defamation costs.

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Coalition reveals new frontbench as Jacinta Nampijinpa Price claims some picks weren’t based on merit, a veterans group urges Albanese to back a volunteer disaster recovery force. Plus, Geelong knocks the Sunshine Coast off the top migrant spot.

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Queensland government scraps Moonlight Range wind farm, activists plan to shut down Story Bridge in major protest. Plus, Steven Miles pushes power bill relief despite mounting state debt.

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Chinese ambassador slams Darwin Port lease plan as ‘ethically questionable’, Sussan Ley to reveal her shadow cabinet line-up this week. Plus, machete attack reignites political debate after ban was rejected just two months ago.

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Paul Murray kicks off a special episode of Our Town from Cairns, exploring the Great Barrier Reef, getting up close with crocs, and hearing from the locals. Plus, the countdown is on to the State of Origin opener on Wednesday.

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Floods batter NSW’s Mid-North Coast with three now confirmed dead, ABC’s Patricia Karvelas pushes for answers at a fiery Nationals press conference. Plus, David Crisafulli hits back at the United Nations criticism.

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