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Guardian Australia's Morning Mail Friday 16 June 2017 g Turnbull parodies Trump: "I have this Russian guy" Good morning, and welcome to the Morning Mail. Among the stories leading our website this morning: Malcolm Turnbull was recorded performing a parody of Donald Trump at the Midwinter Ball, in a video that was then made public by veteran journalist Laurie Oakes. Turnbull's impersonation was met with raucous laughter at the parliamentary press gallery ball: "The Donald and I, we are winning and winning in the polls. We are winning so much ... they are so easy to win. Did you know that? I know that." Turnbull said it was all in fun, and the US embassy in Canberra issued a statement, reiterating Turnbull's position that the speech was not intended to mock. "We understand [it] is equivalent to our own White House correspondents' dinner. We take this with the good humour that was intended." Trump boycotted the White House correspondents' dinner. Guardian Australia political editor Katharine Murphy writes that the Midwinter Ball, traditionally 'off the record', never should have been: "Does a prime minister delivering a speech in front of 1,000 people really need protection as a source?" Keep reading for the rest of the top stories this morning, with more news from around Australia and the world. As mentioned in a few of these emails this week, from Monday week we'll be switching to a great new format for the Morning Mail. It will be a full write-through from us with the best news of the day. If you prefer just the headlines and links, you can still get that by signing up for our Guardian Today email, sent every day at noon. Otherwise, thanks for reading, and look forward to a great email on Monday.

Headlines Labor branches push for new environment act and independent watchdog Exclusive: ALP's internal advocacy group wants sweeping reforms to protect natural heritage to be adopted as policy at next conference Second Trump-Russia dossier being assessed by FBI Exclusive: memo written by former journalist Cody Shearer independently sets out some of the allegations made by ex-spy Christopher Steele Real estate rich list grows as Australia's wealthiest reap property profits Analysis shows richest individuals increasingly list property as only source of wealth as disadvantaged face rising housing stress Rohingya refugee children at risk from monsoon season 'catastrophe' Heavy rain and cyclones could bring disease, flooding, landslides and further displacement to those in camps along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border Morning mail: FBI assesses second Trump-Russia dossier Wednesday: Document repeats allegations that the president was compromised on a trip to Russia. Plus: ALP branches push for green agency Australian news and politics Labor signalling 'much more aggressive approach to raising the minimum wage' Labour market expert believes opposition foreshadowing boost to minimum wage worth up to $80 a week for low-paid workers Basic work rights could elude generation of Australian workers, union boss warns Sally McManus says insecure work and low wage growth has led to young people who 'don't know what annual leave is like' Kristina Keneally officially confirmed as Sam Dastyari's Senate replacement Former state premier will take up her seat as soon as NSW parliament meets to endorse her Shorten tests weather on Adani but can he be Batman's climate crusader? Labor leader hints the party might try to stop Carmichael coalmine as David Feeney's future hangs in the balance Ferry McFerryface unmasked: FOI reveals minister chose name, not the public Channel Nine request reveals voters wanted ferry named after Clean Up Australia founder Ian Kiernan Commonwealth Bank traded bank bills in unconscionable way, court told Corporate regulator alleges bank created 'an artificial price and a false appearance' of market Victoria's blackouts, Hazelwood's closure and the search for someone to blame The blackouts appear to have been caused by fuses blowing in substations rather than being a problem with supply Around the world Yemen separatists surround presidential palace in Aden Saudi-backed government's prime minister and senior figures holed up inside VW suspends media chief amid scandal over fume tests on monkeys Move follows report carmaker used animals to demonstrate diesel emissions technology Saudi Arabia claims anti-corruption purge recouped $100bn Crackdown concludes with more than 50 royal family members and businessmen allegedly jailed Catalan parliament delays vote on leader but backs Puigdemont Speaker says ex-president is only candidate to form government despite Spanish state's warnings Pope Francis sends envoy to Chile to investigate sexual abuse claims Bishop Juan Barros has been accused by victims of covering up for the country's most notorious pedophile priest

One last thing The night manager: how I survived Dark Mofo's small hours  Before attending his Dark Mofo performance art piece in Tasmania, we were given the following suggestions by Mike Parr: Try and sleep for 4–5 hours before leaving Keep a very quiet and traditional Sunday and withdraw from family and friends a little Abstain from alcohol on Sunday Please isolate yourself for the duration of the journey to the location, avoiding eye contact and refraining from conversation Dress very warmly and for the possibility of wet weather and extreme conditionsWear closed toe shoes, and bring a torch.At the 2am show someone I recognise is also on the ground but at a weird, uncomfortable angle, as though she's been shot. 'You lay down before I did,' she says. Have an excellent day, and don't forget that we're switching the morning mail to a great new format next week, so sign up for the Guardian Today email (sent at noon) if you want to continue getting a straight list of links. If you spot something I've missed, let me know on Twitter at @earleyedition.

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