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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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Barnaby Joyce rewards supporters in Nationals' new ministry

Barnaby Joyce rewards supporters in Nationals' new ministry

Key cabinet member Darren Chester has been dumped, and Bridget McKenzie has returned to the frontbench less than 18 months after stepping down during the sports rorts scandal.

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

'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

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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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Stonehenge gyrocopter crash claims life of 31yo pilot

Stonehenge gyrocopter crash claims life of 31yo pilot

A 31-year-old man has died as the result of a gyrocopter crash in the Stonehenge region.

Petition aims to return accommodation to distance ed families

Petition aims to return accommodation to distance ed families

The fight by families at two of Queensland's distance education campuses to have access to accommodation funded by their P&Cs restored has escalated to the next level with the launching of a petition.

Tasting goats from the grasslands

Tasting goats from the grasslands

How a land management tool became a crucial part of Brian and Keeleigh Allport's grazing operation at Moonie.