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Abbott accepts ScoMo's job offer

Good morning, early birds. Tony Abbott accepts Scott Morrison's job offer/olive branch. Plus, new evidence presented in James Ricketson's Cambodian trial. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

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NAPLAN runs into more problems

Good morning, early birds. A new NAPLAN controversy flares up following online testing. Plus, the Parrot Alan Jones admits to lobbying MPs during last week's leadership spill. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams holds a press conference following the shooting. Image credit: Laura Heald/AP

Florida mass shooting

Good morning, early birds. At least four people have been killed in a mass shooting in Florida. Plus, the reason Julie Bishop received so few votes in the leadership spill. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

General view of Peter Dutton's office. Image credit: David Hunt/AAP.

Dutton's electorate office vandalised

Good morning, early birds. Prime ministerial contender Peter Dutton's electorate office in Queensland has been vandalised overnight. Plus, a Crikey reader exclusive: today we’re featuring our first weekly selection of stories from the New York Times. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the addition of the New York Times to your Friday morning read, which you can share with us by emailing [email protected]. It’s the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

Dutton rallies for another challenge

Good morning, early birds. Duttonites believe they have the numbers to topple the Turnbullians. Plus, children on Nauru are in mortal danger. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

Turnbull v Dutton round two

Good morning, early birds. "It" will almost certainly be "on" again -- and soon. Plus, Labor struggles to find a candidate to replace Emma Husar. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

Pressure mounts on Malcolm

Good morning, early birds. Reports indicate we could see a leadership spill as early as this morning. Plus, private schools walk back their support for a new funding arrangement. It's the news you need to know with Natasha Grivas.

Leadership spill rumours intensify

Good morning, early birds. Speculation mounts of a leadership spill against Malcolm Turnbull, except it isn't Tony Abbott in the challenger's corner. Plus, former CIA director John Brennan threatens to sue Donald Trump. It's the news you need to know, with Natasha Grivas.

Aretha Franklin, Queen of Soul, dies at 76

Good morning, early birds. Aretha Franklin has died overnight at her home in Detroit. Plus, Australian filmmaker James Ricketson faces trial in Cambodia. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.

NSW declares earliest total fire ban on record

Good morning, early birds. NSW declares its earliest fire ban on record after blazes across the state. Plus, The Greens propose an inquiry into Manus and Nauru. It's the news you need to know, with Chris Woods.