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Then treasurer Scott Morrison brandishing coal in the House of Representatives in 2017 (Image: AAP/Mick Tsikas)

Climate poll at odds with policy

Good morning, early birds. New research shows immense concern over climate change, and support for banning coal mines. Plus, insurance sales culture revealed. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Dutton's new Border Force scandal

Good morning, early birds. Peter Dutton's bad week continues with claims he got his mates jobs at Border Force. Plus, new questions arise about an old Queensland fire. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Scott Morrison faces parliament

Good morning, early birds. Scott Morrison faces his first day in parliament as PM. Plus, the Serena Williams controversy rolls on. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Dutton v Quaedvlieg

Good morning, early birds. The au pair saga rolls on with accusations from Roman Quaedvlieg. Plus, a security flaw in the NDIS system fixed. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Nauru blocks urgent medical transfer

Good morning, early birds. Nauru has defied a court order for the urgent medical evacuation of a refugee. Plus, Daniel Andrews' document dump runs into serious trouble. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Morrison's $3.6 billion tax cut plan

Good morning, early birds. Scott Morrison pushes through with a $3.6 billion tax cut package for small businesses. Plus, Tony Abbott put to work as Indigenous envoy. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Turnbull's 'peace deal' for Catholic schools

Good morning, early birds. Turnbull's $4.4 billion "peace deal" for Catholic schools leaked. Plus, the SA government delivers its first budget. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

National representatives at the 2017 Pacific Islands Forum (Image: Lukas Coch/AAP)

Pressure mounts on Pacific Islands Forum

Good morning, early birds. Today's Pacific Islands Forum is expected to be dominated by discussion of Nauru detainees. Plus, a huge investigation into your honey. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

Craig Laundy. Image credit: Jeremy Ng/AAP

Laundy calls for bullying panel

Good morning, early birds. A Liberal MP calls on his party to set up an official process for dealing with bullying claims. Plus, the CEO of the Australian Energy Council hits back at Energy Minister Angus Taylor. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

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Childcare costs and wait times blow out

Good morning, early birds. Childcare costs and wait times have increased dramatically since 2011. Plus, NSW's new plan to tackle gender inequality. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.