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Opposition leader Sussan Ley says the Coalition's approach to energy policy is not anti-renewables.
The Coalition says its energy policy would involve investment in gas, hydro, batteries, coal - and also renewables in what Ms Ley calls "the right place".
The Coalition has confirmed it is abandoning the net zero target by 2050.
Nearly 70 public schools in the ACT are closed today as concerns about asbestos contamination continue to spread in the territory.
On Friday 16 schools and 6 preschools were closed for investigation, after the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warned a coloured sand may contain asbestos traces.
ACT Education and Early Childhood Minister Yvette Berry says testing will be done over the next few days at the affected sites.
"Health officials confirmed that the risk is very low and they do not recommend any clinical assessments will be required for people who have been in contact with these products. However, the ACT has strong Work Health and Safety laws and we are required to eliminate risk as much as is reasonably practicable. For asbestos, that means isolating the space, testing and remdiating. All of this is required to be done a by licensed absestos contractor."
The federal government is to offer $200 million in funding to support 96 projects that help communities deal with severe weather events.
Over $138 million will be invested in 41 infrastructure projects, with construction commencing immediately.
The United Nations says heavy rain and floodwaters have added to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, after makeshift shelters were completely destroyed.
Intermittent rain began on Friday, with floodwaters following.
In Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, Abdallah Abu Quta says his family is also struggling with the cold temperatures.
"The rain was very heavy, it lasted all night. All night, we and the children were awake, shivering from the cold. We made a channel in the ground to drain the water out. The tent is very worn out. Everything is made of fabric, and it's worn out from the sun, so the rain pours down on us. It's indescribable suffering."
More than 100 people, mostly police, have been injured in Mexico City during demonstrations that saw thousands march in protest against corruption and poor security conditions.
The demonstrations have mostly been organised by Generation Z youth groups, who say they are angered by violence, including the assassination of Urupan Mayor Carlos Manzo.
Protester Manuel Martinez says crime is the key issue.
"We came because of what happened to Carlos Manzo. For me, this is living proof that people have woken up. We cannot be in the hands of a country ruled by crime. No more, no more. I think this is the limit."
Former A-League great David Williams has won the Coach of the Year at the 2025 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Sport Award, for taking a First Nations football team to this year's Emerging Socceroos Tournament.
Mr Williams told NITV he feels honoured to receive the award.
"For me, it's special because I believe that everything happen for a reason, I got injured in December, which gave me the chance and pathway to continue on and be a coach while I was still contracted. You know, it was one of those I fell into that type of role, fell into the right hands of some people, and was able to get into a role and coach young kids, which is what I want to do. And it's been great so far."
