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ABC chairman wanted Guthrie to sack Emma Alberici

Good morning, early birds. New revelations emerge about the tension between sacked ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie and chairman Justin Milne. Plus, the printing company that raked in half a million dollars of tax payers' money despite not owning a single commercial printer. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Making sense of Guthrie's removal

Good morning, early birds. Rumours abound as to why ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie was sacked so abruptly. Plus, Hawthorn's Tom Mitchell takes out AFL's Brownlow Medal. It's the news you need to know with Chris Woods.

Coalition recovers some lost ground

Good morning, early birds. The Coalition enjoys a mild boost in the polls since its immediate post-Libspill plunge. Plus, an SAS soldier receives threats for assisting a war crime inquiry. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan

Outcry over new private school funding plan

Good morning, early birds. NSW's Education Minister questions the federal government's new plan for private school funding. Plus, Labor vows to investigate a suspicious immigration contract. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Rupert Murdoch

Media moguls and the Turnbull coup

Good morning, early birds. Kerry Stokes is now embroiled in reports about media involvement in the usurpation of Malcolm Turnbull. Plus, a Senate inquiry finds Peter Dutton misled parliament over the au pair scandal. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China returns fire in Trump trade war

Good morning, early birds. China fights back against the Trump trade war with tariffs of its own. Plus, Adani wins a 12.5 billion-litre water grab. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Morrison wants to legalise religious discrimination

Good morning, early birds. The Prime Minister says he would like religious schools to be able to hire and fire staff according to their personal beliefs. Plus, Ray Hadley says sorry. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Coalition regroups for union attack

Good morning, early birds. The Coalition plans to resurrect a bill that would weaken the unions. Plus, a record month for renewable energy. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Dave Sharma and Katherine O'Regan. (Image credit: AAP/Brendan Esposito)

Libs ignore PM's pick in Wentworth

Good morning, early birds. NSW Libs have picked their Wentworth candidate, against Scott Morison's advice. Plus, concern over double jeopardy laws after the Bowraville decision. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods

Turnbull lobbies Libs against Dutton

Good morning, early birds. Malcolm Turnbull admits to plotting against Peter Dutton. Plus, doctors offer grave warning for a 12-year-old on Nauru. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.