Scott Morrison will seek a third term in power without two of his most senior colleagues, with Health Minister Greg Hunt set to call it quits and former 
attorney-general Christian Porter also retiring.
Victoria's sixth lockdown has contributed to a 1.9 per cent hit to the national economy between July and September — the third worst quarter on record.
Australia's primary school students might have to start the year without the equipment they need as worldwide technology shortages cause chaos for families.
Inner-city Northcote is rated the best Melbourne suburb to live by a new landmark study of the city forever reshaped by the pandemic.

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