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7AM Highlights The best of our daily news podcast, 7am. Selection once a fortnight. News What happens when a government chooses to lie? You may have thought, after the recent public health disaster in Victoria, the media advisers of the Andrews government would have realised you cannot spin away the realities of a pandemic. But apparently not. Mike SeccombeIn the teeth of the pandemic, government spokespeople are no longer just obfuscating – they are hiding from the public the truth about what is really happening. NewsNewsJacqui Lambie’s stand on educationRick MortonJacqui Lambie has made clear she will vote against the Coalition’s controversial higher education reforms, but the government appears to be angling for Centre Alliance’s vote. NewsTimor-Leste’s gas dreams fade Hamish McDonaldTimor-Leste s plans for developing its oil and gas industry, made possible after winning back control of offshore fields from Australia, have stalled as the coronavirus pandemic drives down prices and the country s new leadership questions the scheme s economic rationale.WorldShambolic debate sets tone for final weeksJonathan PearlmanFirst Trump Biden debate labelled worst ever. Almost 100 dead in fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh. Bougainvilleans seek compensation over environmental damage from Panguna mine. Amnesty International suspends activity in India after accounts frozen. ProfileFormer Spice Girl Mel C Brodie LancasterFor Melanie Chisholm global fame came at a high price, but she lived to tell the tale. At 46, she has just released her eighth solo album, which she says is her most vulnerable yet. “All of that time I spent searching, trying to find myself, trying to move away from Sporty, I felt like that’s what I had to do: to become an individual I had to leave her behind.” TelevisionThe Vow Chris JohnstonIn a grim lesson for the age of conspiracy, The Vow explores how the search for meaning can be twisted to dark ends.SportWhat next for the Brisbane Broncos?Joe GormanIn 1988, a brash new club turned rugby league on its head and went on to become a dominant force in the NRL. But this year the Brisbane Broncos parted with the coach, left fans dispirited and finished bottom of the ladder. Where did the club lose its way?Jacinda ArdernThe prime minister is asked during New Zealand’s leadership debate whether she has ever smoked cannabis. In a moment of chaos akin to the United States election debate, her answer prompted polite applause from the audience. Politics“I’ve been in the party for almost 40 years; I am too old to rat.” Joel Fitzgibbon The Labor right-winger says he won’t quit the opposition over its emissions target. Rather than rat, Fitzgibbon has chosen to termite, chewing away all the load-bearing beams in the party. Queensland Police ServiceAn anti-binge-drinking ad campaign is spotted on one of the state police’s vans, featuring a young woman passed out. The advertising agency involved suggested “1980, sexist. 2020, sexist. Queensland Police” for the force’s next recruitment drive. Jodi GrolloThe Baysider, known as “Karen from Brighton”, who shot to fame for her criticisms of the Andrews government, tells her followers she is moving to Queensland. A bright spot for Victoria after a couple of tough months. Ablution“I hope the cleaning of the stables continues in both the Vatican and Victoria.” George PellThe cardinal praises the pope’s dismissal of a senior Vatican official over allegations of embezzlement. Ostensibly “cleaning of the stables” is what senior Catholics call moving abusive priests from parish to parish. Vale“Every word still relevant, no message dated, including we have ‘a long, long way to go’. Her legacy will endure. Hear us roar.” Julia GillardAustralia’s first and only female prime minister pays tribute to singer and feminist icon Helen Reddy, who died this week aged 78. 7AM Highlights The best of our daily news podcast, 7am. Selection once a fortnight.Want some assistance?We're here to help. Email us at [email protected] Freecall 1800 077 514 (Australia only)

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