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Farmers condemn threat of compulsory land acquisition for gas project
The NSW premier has warned farmers they may face compulsory land acquisition if they cannot reach a compromise with Santos on a multi-billion-dollar project at Narrabri. Source link
National watchdog needed for violence against women, commissioner says
The Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commission found systems meant to keep governments accountable are so fragmented they are leading to authorities passing the buck on responsibility. Source link
Tributes for 'smart alec from out west' whose camp ovens fed thousands
Known far and wide for his famous dampers and establishing the Australian Camp Oven Festival, Ned Winter will be laid to rest today. Source link
Winery becomes Australia's largest to go off the grid
Going off the electricity grid has been transformative for Mudgee’s Lowe Wines, which had been struggling with high power bills and supply shortages for years. Source link
Liberal leader still silent on why backbenchers were booted from party room
When confronted by the ABC this morning, the Liberal leader would not provide an explanation for why two backbenchers were removed from the party room but insisted they were allowed to cross the floor. Source link
Fury over Labor's 'petulant response' to Senate transparency stunt
The Senate has erupted after a stunt yesterday where the Coaliton, Greens and crossbench teamed up to pressure the government to release a secret report — with claims Labor is vowing retribution. Source link
Breaking: Bus driver found guilty over Brisbane CBD crash that killed teen
A Brisbane bus driver charged over a crash that killed a teenager in the CBD has been found guilty of driving without due care causing death. Source link
Papenhuyzen granted release from Storm to consider future amid R360 talk
Melbourne Storm premiership winner Ryan Papenhuyzen has been granted an immediate release from the club, with one year still remaining on his contract. Source link
Drake appeals defamation loss over Kendrick Lamar's Not Like Us
Superstar rapper Drake is appealing the dismissal of his defamation lawsuit against Universal Music Group over the Kendrick Lamar diss track Not Like Us. Source link
Families, single women join record high social housing waitlist
Pensioner Julie Kelly, 62, was forced to choose between homelessness or moving away from family and friends. That is a reality for the 56,000 people on Queensland’s social housing register. Source link