ONLINE EXCLUSIVE: “Julia Gillard was able to work the numbers to provide effective government. Based on the track record of the crossbench,' writes John Hewson, 'it is reasonable to expect even better government if Albanese can secure their co-operation”. satpa.pe/PdsO4ON

The gas industry’s MasterChef sponsorship amounts to “a new greenwashing campaign straight from the climate denial playbook: confuse and buy time to eke out another decade of profits from their stranded assets”, says Dan Cass, co-founder of Rewiring Australia.

Only about 4 per cent of gas is used for cooking. People are attached to their cooktops, however, in a way they are not to their water and space heaters.

The right to cook with gas has become a major battlefront in the ongoing, politicised climate wars. satpa.pe/ZiDn619

'The United States is a nation of intergenerational poverty, violence, drug addiction, dysfunctional families and suicide,' writes Stan Grant. 

'Life expectancy is shrinking. Zip code is destiny. Those without a four-year college degree die younger.' satpa.pe/g5LJgDK

'If nation-states disappeared, would we miss much beyond sentimental attachments to dirge-like anthems, flags and sporting glory?' | Stan Grant satpa.pe/aurbC2L

The gas industry’s MasterChef sponsorship amounts to “a new greenwashing campaign straight from the climate denial playbook: confuse and buy time to eke out another decade of profits from their stranded assets”, Dan Cass tells Mike Seccombe. satpa.pe/dMRT2Ln

The Albanese government has announced an overhaul of HECS indexation that would wipe out $3bn of student debt. satpa.pe/1rjjvtD

Jason Koutsoukis on Labor's research into Peter Dutton's electoral weaknesses:

#auspol

Numerous studies have found households make substantial savings by ditching their gas stoves, water and space heaters and going all electric.

The smart money has already moved away from gas — fast, writes Mike Seccombe. satpa.pe/VAeLCMD

“If you think the politics of the NSW parliament, which is often referred to as the bear pit, is tough, then you should spend a day in the shoes of the police commissioner.”

Rick Morton on the unlikely rise and reign of NSW police chief Karen Webb: satpa.pe/Neis453

Dutton is a cannier politician than he seems to be. He is not just mean and aggressive: he is effective.

Jason Koutsoukis on how Labor is approaching the leader of the Opposition:

#auspol satpa.pe/sTWbKNK

“Prior to this year, 80 per cent of the Barrier Reef had severely bleached at least once since 2016,” says Terry Hughes.

“That number is now in the high 90s because the only part that hadn’t been severely bleached is now ground zero.” satpa.pe/yfpLhtW

Jason Koutsoukis on Labor's research into Peter Dutton's electoral weaknesses:

#auspol satpa.pe/pMwuK5G

“We’re extremely disappointed that MasterChef has done this sponsorship deal with the gas industry and are spruiking gas solutions as viable, clean, and here now. They're not.”

Why MasterChef's deal with AGN impacts more than just its viewers:

This week’s cryptic crossword, by Liam Runnalls [LR]: satpa.pe/ovxDzHM

This week’s cartoon, by the xdenburg… satpa.pe/q3fyMrR

MasterChef Australia has been subject to a bait and switch by Australian Gas Networks.

AGN so-called “renewable gas” is essentially the same as the “natural” gas that comes out of the ground and produces the same emissions when burnt.

Editorial: One of the problems with Anthony Albanese is he thinks people know who he is. He thinks they look at him and see his decency, they see the story of the boy in a commission house raised by a mother to whom he ultimately became carer. satpa.pe/4W373QO

“We’re extremely disappointed that MasterChef has done this sponsorship deal with the gas industry and are spruiking gas solutions as viable, clean, and here now.  They're not.”

Why MasterChef's deal with AGN impacts more than just its viewers: satpa.pe/aPBzY8H

While women express fear and anger over the many already murdered this year, national cabinet’s resolutions have failed to confront the ways in which activities such as sport, gambling and drinking can exacerbate male violence, writes @chanelcontos