Election inquiry standoff, rare earths push, Brownlow betting case

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1. Liberal calls summons threat to Exclusive Brethren, Advance a ‘political plaything’

   A parliamentary committee investigating the last election is prepared to summons the Exclusive Brethren and lobby group Advance to attend an inquiry, triggering a dispute over their willingness to participate.

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2. Ex-umpire to stand trial over alleged Brownlow betting fraud

   A former umpire will stand trial over alleged Brownlow betting fraud after a magistrate rejected his lawyer's argument that loopholes in the law should see the charges dropped.

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3. Barkly cranks up 10,000m rare earths drilling in NT Gulf

   Barkly Rare Earths is mobilising for a 10,000 metre drilling push in the NT Gulf to chase growth beyond its 40 million tonne inferred rare earths resource.

   smh.com.au

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