Hoganalso backedLittleproudshould “absolutely” should remain leader.
Asked about whether someone likeMichael McCormackreturning as leader would be a good idea, he said:
On the topic of what was and wasn’t put the Nationals party room,Hogansays the request for the Coalition junior partner to be able to breach cabinet solidarity was not brought up with the party room because “it wasn’t a non negotiable.”
Speers:
Hogan:
Hogansays despite the criticisms of the National’s decision this week, the feedback from the communities they represent is overwhelmingly positive:
Hogan backs net zero
SpeersasksHoganoutright:
Hogan:
Hogan said that policy was settled seven years ago and “that’s not up for review or being changed.”
Nationals leaderDavid Littleproudstaunchlydefended the “principled” decisionto cut ties with the Liberals over its refusal to immediately re-commit to positions on nuclear power, a $20bn regional future fund, powers to break up supermarkets, and reliable phone and internet access in the bush.
SpeersasksHoganabout reports the party room didn’t know about the four policy demands until afterLittleproud had raised themSussan Ley.
Hogan insists:
Deputy Nationals leader,Kevin Hogan, is speaking with ABC Insiders following his party’s momentous announcement they would be breaking away from the coalition agreement, only to come back admitting there is still room for the two parties tokiss and make up.
Before the announcement, Hogan twice told Sky News all Coalition policies were up for review.
David Speersasks Hogan about the shift with the break coming because the Nationals had four key policy areas they demanded not be changed, including nuclear. Hogan responds:
A woman has died after being shot by police in South Melbourne on Saturday evening.
Victoria police said officers were called after reports that a male had a machete at about 5pm:
As of 7pm last night theseNew South Walesmid-north coast towns remained isolated: Croki, Moto, South West Rocks, Hat Head, Crescent Head, Louth Park, Gillieston, Duckenfield, Millers Forest, Woodberry Swamp, Lambs Valley, Anambah, Hinton and Osterley.
NSW SES say they will be prioritising resupply in those locations and expect access to be restored as water recedes.
PremierChris Minnsin his op-ed said:
Minns pens op-ed on NSW floods: ‘These are tough communities … but they are in pain’
TheNew South Walespremier,Chris Minns,has penned an op-ed reflecting on the people of the mid-north coast and the Hunter “as they deal with the floods that have smashed their communities this week”:
Natasha Mayhere, bringing you Sunday’s news.
New South Wales continues to deal with the devastation from floods on the mid-north coast where over 30,000 people remain isolated as waters start to recede slowly.
About 200 additional emergency service partners from Queensland, Western Australia, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and the ACT have been deployed to support the NSW SES.
The state government is also using helicopters to provide isolated farmers with emergency fodder for their stranded livestock. There have been 43 helicopter aerial drops and nearly 131 emergency fodder drops by other means since midday on Saturday.
The NSW premier is urging those affected to be patient as they await clean-up assistance.Chris Minnssays the priority remains saving people still at risk, although he understands the frustrations “if your possessions have been swept away, or your business has been smashed”.
Meanwhile, commuters in Sydney will enjoy fare-free travel on trains tomorrow as the NSW government attempts to make up for headaches last week when anoverhead wire failure delivered knock-on delaysfrom Tuesday evening through to Wednesday.
On Monday, travel will be free on all Sydney trains, Airport Link, and Sydney Metro services on the Opal network but will not extend to buses, ferries and light rail, which will charge fares as normal. Free travel will not apply to regional train services and coach ticketing, including TrainLink services.
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