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'Of course I am running again':  Defiant Barnaby pushes back at critics

'Of course I am running again':  Defiant Barnaby pushes back at critics

Barnaby Joyce has hit back at attempts to drive him out of Parliament in the wake of the furore over his family life, declaring he will contest the next election.

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The mortgage broker has lost close to a fifth of its market value in early trade on reports it faces an uprising.

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'Rent-a-root': Vikki's abuse exposed in new footage

'Rent-a-root': Vikki's abuse exposed in new footage

In the footage, Ms Campion goes into further detail about the social media abuse she has endured.

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    Britain, France and India are pushing back against Chinese threats to the rules-based order.

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      Barnaby Joyce has lost more friends in the Coalition by claiming conservatives tried to force Vikki Campion to have an abortion.

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        Barnaby Joyce pushes back at move to blast him out of Parliament

        Barnaby Joyce pushes back at move to blast him out of Parliament

        "Of course I am running again," Barnaby Joyce says.

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        It was a busy day at Apple's annual conference, with new features released, shares hitting a record high and some jabs at Facebook. 

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        'Rent-a-root': Vikki's abuse exposed in new Sunday Night footage

        'Rent-a-root': Vikki's abuse exposed in new Sunday Night footage

        Viewers have accused the program of failing to ask the former deputy PM about travel entitlements and sexual misconduct allegations.

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        Jacqui Lambie, fresh from her own questionable Sunday Night appearance, said she wouldn't stick the boot into Barnaby. And then she did.

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