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Harley Dennett

Senior Political Reporter

I'm the federal parliamentary bureau chief for the Canberra Times, via a career that's taken me from rural Victoria to Washington DC.

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Australia doesn't want China talks dominated by 'unproductive' red line issues

Australia doesn't want China talks dominated by 'unproductive' red line issues

De-coupling from China's influence is proving as difficult for government as it is for business

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Morrison lays out 2021 government agenda to as parliament begins

Morrison lays out 2021 government agenda to as parliament begins

Now the government will focus on reducing public spending.

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PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

PM to announce further $1.9b on vaccine rollout

In a speech to the National Press Club on Monday, Prime Minister Scott Morrison will release new details of the vaccines rollout strategy.

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'Unsustainable': Samuel review says watchdog needed to halt environmental decline

'Unsustainable': Samuel review says watchdog needed to halt environmental decline

The federal government has already rejected a key recommendation from the environmental laws review

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'Important day to reflect on our past': PM's ally

'Important day to reflect on our past': PM's ally

One of the Prime Minister's key political allies says Australia Day needs to be celebrated with more respect of the history and culture of First Nations' people.

Scott Morrison won't accept 'preconditions' in exchange for China talks

Scott Morrison won't accept 'preconditions' in exchange for China talks

The PM called on John Howard and Kevin Rudd over China trade war.

Up to 10,000 regional jobs threatened by secret foreign transport plan

Up to 10,000 regional jobs threatened by secret foreign transport plan

New discussions on coastal trading reforms have excluded rail groups.

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Ministers to meet over new border rules, but no national cabinet

Ministers to meet over new border rules, but no national cabinet

Sydney's COVID-19 outbreak doesn't warrant another national cabinet, says Gladys Berejiklian

Disinformation is the name of the game for China

Disinformation is the name of the game for China

All nations, Australia included, will need a transparency and truth-telling strategy to combat relentless state-supported disinformation campaigns.

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Goat breeders butting heads

Goat breeders butting heads

A significant milestone for Kalahari Red goat breeders was achieved in Australia last Friday with the announcement of the formation of a separate association for the breed.

Maranoa on the prowl for feral felines

Maranoa on the prowl for feral felines

Feral cats are usually associated with the decimation of Australia's native wildlife but the Maranoa Regional Council is beginning a trapping program aimed at the industrial and commercial sections of its towns.

Ceres Agricultural placed in voluntary administration

Ceres Agricultural placed in voluntary administration

Troubled farm business Ceres Agricultural Company has been placed in voluntary administration.