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Ruddock review supports schools' right to block gay students, teachers

Good morning, early birds. The long-awaited review into religious freedom, chaired by Philip Ruddock, recommends religious schools be granted discriminatory powers against gay students and teachers. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Morrison rejects climate change report

Scott Morrison has dismissed yesterday's landmark IPCC report calling for drastic action to avoid catastrophic climate change. It's the news you need to know, from Chris Woods.

Bill Shorten launches Labor's pre-election action plan

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has launched what he's calling a "fair go" action plan for a Labor government, appealing to voter dissatisfaction.

Russian intelligence accused of cyberattacks

Good morning, early birds. Russian intelligence officers have been accused of attempting to access international files on both MH17 and Russia's alleged use of chemical weapons. Plus, the final detainees leave Christmas Island. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Australia slammed for climate inaction

Good morning, early birds. The architect of the Paris climate agreement warns Australia is going against "consensus in the scientific community". Plus, Richard Branson to join push for NSW and ACT drug decriminalisation. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Indonesian rescuers try to free a 15-year-old earthquake survivor, Nurul Istikhomah from the flooded ruins of a collapsed house in Palu, Indonesia. Istikhamah has been trapped under water for two days. (Image: EPA/Arimacs Wilander)

Desperation as Palu waits for tsunami aid

Good morning, early birds. Dark times in Palu as the death toll rises and people are forced into looting. Plus, in a world first, Australia is on track to "eliminate" cervical cancer. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Coalition 'abuse' ABC board nominations system: former panel member

Good morning, early birds. A former insider has hit out at Coalition "abuse" of the nominations process for the ABC board. Plus, Bill Shorten is reportedly committing to keep Home Affairs. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Indonesian rescuers try to free a 15-year-old earthquake survivor, Nurul Istikhomah from the flooded ruins of a collapsed house in Palu, Indonesia. Istikhamah has been trapped under water for two days. (Image: EPA/Arimacs Wilander)

Indonesia's death toll rises

Good morning, early birds. The death toll from Indonesia's 7.5-magnitude earthquake and tsunami surpasses 830. Plus, a cheat sheet from a very sporty weekend. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Senior ABC staff demand answers

Good morning, early birds. Senior ABC staff demand answers from the rest of the ABC's board, while others call for a complete overhaul. Plus, an Indigenous community questions Tony Abbott's new gig. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Milne accused of pushing to sack political editor

Good morning, early birds. New allegations emerge that ABC chairman Justin Milne tried to pressure Michelle Guthrie to fire journalist Andrew Probyn. Plus, is Emma Husar planning an early comeback? It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.