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The PM and his government are sitting in the often-fleeting sweet spot that comes early in the second term under our Westminster system of government. Source link

Dutch centrist party D66 is now expected to take the lead in a first round of talks to form a coalition government. Source link

The death toll in the wake of Hurricane Melissa has climbed to at least 49, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean. Source link

The head of the National Anti-Corruption Commission will step away from all defence-related corruption referrals following questions over his handling of perceived conflicts of interest. Source link

A man in Western Australia’s far north has been fined and banned from owning pets for five years after being found guilty of neglecting two dogs. Source link

The redevelopment of Parramatta’s Riverside Theatres is part of a plan to revitalise the CBD and turn it into a buzzing arts and cultural precinct. Source link

An Australian mountaineer dies while descending one of Nepal’s highest peaks. Source link

Marnus Labuschagne is prepared to do whatever it takes to get back into Australia’s Test side, even if that means batting in a non-preferred opening slot. Source link

The disgraced royal will be moving to a house somewhere on the sprawling Sandringham Estate owned by King Charles — but the exact location has not been made public.  Source link

The Bureau of Meteorology issues a “very dangerous” thunderstorm warning for parts of south-east Queensland, with residents urged to prepare for supercell storms. Source link