Good morning. The Greens and the Australian Christian Lobby – typically polar opposites in political debates – have set aside their long-held animosity to push for a clampdown on late-night pokies in NSW.

As Israel and Hamas prepare to discuss Donald Trump’s peace plan, new polling suggests that a majority of Australians would support the imposition of tough sanctions on Israel over its relentless attacks on Gaza.

Feathers will fly as voting opens in this year’s bird of the year poll. Plus: Brisbane celebrates a rugby league double crown, Ange Postecoglou’s Nottingham Forest woes continue, and Oscar Piastri’s F1 title hopes have taken a dent at the Singapore Grand Prix.

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Cast your vote! | Voting is now open in the 2025 Australian bird of the year poll , a celebration of ou

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