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the guardian today - Australia edition Tuesday 08 Aug 2017 Headlines More » Coalition joint party room proposes 25 November marriage equality plebiscite – politics live At a special meeting called to settle their stance, Liberal MPs opted to stick with the plebiscite or a postal vote. Follow the day's news live … Commonwealth Bank shareholders sue over 'inadequate' disclosure of climate change risks Secretive search for man behind Trump dossier reveals tension in Russia inquiry Commonwealth Bank unmasked: why the government is suing over alleged terrorism trail – explainer Victoria's opposition leader rues his dinner with alleged mafia boss Tony Madafferi Martin Place tent city: Clover Moore urges all parties to honour Sydney deal Sport More » José Mourinho ready to 'fight' for Gareth Bale – if Real Madrid don't want him A compelling 2017 AFL season but exactly how close has it been so far? | Tony Corke Gold Coast sack coach Rodney Eade after another disappointing AFL season Alberto Contador leaves a legacy of cavalier racing and controversy | William Fotheringham Sara Errani banned for two months over cancer drug positive test Culture More » Barbara Blackman: 'Nice' is a word that masks over things Garma festival 2017 brings together song, dance and politics – in pictures Get Out's Jason Blum: 'Australia has exported some of the great genre film-makers of our time' Comment is free More » The government's marriage equality policy is frustrating, but it won't stop the tide of change | Rodney Croome Tibet's fragile ecosystem is in danger. China must change its flawed environmental policy | Lobsang Sangay We'd all benefit from encouraging children to go outside and take risks | Christina Patterson Life and style More » My son wants a sibling, but I don't want a baby | Mariella Frostrup How thoughts and speech shape our wellbeing | Gary John Bishop The eco guide to microplastics Technology More » Tesla drivers claim Model S distance record of 670 miles on one charge Sadiq Khan criticises YouTube over failure to remove 'horrific' gang videos Science More » Nanochip could heal injuries or regrow organs with one touch, say researchers New class of antibiotic raises hopes for urgently-needed gonorrhoea drug Environment More » Australia's shortage of climate scientists puts country at serious risk, report find McArthur basin fracking emissions would dwarf Carmichael's, says researcher Video More » 'There's a lot of stress here,' says unofficial mayor of Martin Place tent city – video Sea lice suspected of severe bites on teenager's legs in Melbourne – video Liberal MP Trent Zimmerman backs free vote on same-sex marriage – video Most viewed in last 24 hours More » Trump could be out of office within a year – but the US's problems would be just beginning | Paul Mason The ultra-right will have a tough choice between sticking with Trump or switching to a socially conservative, libertarian presidency headed by Mike Pence We can't stop the homosexualification of the nation. But we can lash out wildly in fear! | First Dog on the Moon US federal department is censoring use of term 'climate change', emails reveal Why 'economic anxiety' doesn't explain One Nation and the far-right's return | Greg Jericho Rare pine marten caught on camera in Yorkshire for first time in 35 years John Oliver on Stephen Miller: 'Entitled, elitist asshole who refuses to take responsibility' Sport Culture Comment is free Guardian News & Media Limited - a member of Guardian Media Group PLC. Registered Office: Kings Place, 90 York Way, London, N1 9GU. Registered in England No. 908396