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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has hit out at the "obscene" process for deciding the COP31 host after Australia – and Adelaide – missed out on holding the major climate conference.

The federal government today confirmed that Turkey will host the main summit in Antalya. 

However, Australia's Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen will assume the role of conference president.

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"Obviously, it would be great if Australia could have it all, but we can't have it all," Bowen said.

A pre-COP meeting is slated to occur in the Pacific region, fulfilling a commitment to involve the region's island nations in climate discussions.

"We're very pleased with the outcome," Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

The state government, though, has been left disappointed by the outcome.

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"We won at our task, the federal government didn't achieve its objective, and that's the way it works," Malinauskas said.

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young was blunter, saying "the prime minister has let down the country. He has let down South Australians".

The failed bid has financial implications for South Australia, with almost $4 million already expended on preparations.

"Lots of those costs will be reallocated to other means where we can achieve that," said Malinauskas.

The premier is adamant Adelaide should get another chance to host COP, but United Nations processes mean that opportunity won't come around again until 2031.

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Victorian Animal Justice MP Georgie Purcell says she was repeatedly sexually harassed inside the walls of parliament, becoming the latest of a string of female MPs to speak out about workplace experiences.

Purcell, 33, made the admission in front of upper house colleagues this afternoon whilst speaking in support of a bill that would forbid the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in cases of workplace sexual harassment.

The MP said she was first sexually harassed at Spring Street in her first year as a staffer, aged 26.

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"Someone came into my office for a discussion and I bent over to get something from the fridge and he remarked to me, in my member of parliament's office, 'if you do that again, I won't be responsible for what happens next'," Purcell said.

That was one of a "litany of examples" of harassment Purcell says she experienced inside parliament, which she said extended "beyond the physical precinct".

"In my experience with someone else in this place, it was the late-night messages, the harassing phone calls, the harassing texts, the bombardment of digital contact, the knocks on our doors when you can't see who is on the other side, and the demands to meet us under the guise of work," she said.

Once she reported the harassment, Purcell claims she was slut-shamed by colleagues in the hall, including comments calling her past as a stripper into question.

"What did she expect? Look how she dresses, look at the tattoos, look at her past, you can't sexually harass a stripper," Purcell said was the response to her sexual harassment claims.

"I know the slut shaming far too well. Members of this place are not beyond it and we need to reflect on that today."

Purcell says from the age of 14 she realised sexual harassment would be a feature of her working life, when leering and "ongoing comments" forced her away from customer-facing roles.

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When she began a job at a pub aged 18, Purcell says she was groped, pulled onto laps, and received demeaning and sexualised comments.

"Once I was even followed out to my car by a customer, who threatened me after I turned down his advances," she said.

The crossbencher said she first reported sexual harassment in the workplace at age 20 when she was working in the legal profession.

"It really doesn't matter how senior or successful you become," Purcell said.

"Men will always see us as up for grabs."

During debate on the same legislation earlier this month, lower house MP Natalie Hutchins alleged she was harassed by Essendon Football Club players while working as a waitress in the early 1990s.

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"People questioned if that could even be possible," Purcell said of Hutchins' claims.

"It creates this false narrative of a perfect victim, that you can only experience or endure this behaviour and, importantly, you can only speak out about this behaviour if you meet a certain, impossible criteria.

"It's all well and good to remove the gag on survivors of sexual harassment, but we need to start listening when people speak."

Shadow finance minister Bridget Vallence and Nationals MP Emma Kealy have also publicly detailed experiences with sexual harassment and stalking.

"It really doesn't matter how senior or successful you become," Purcell said.

"One thing I have learnt is that men will always see us as up for grabs."

Purcell's experiences were detailed under parliamentary privilege.

National Sexual Assault, Domestic Family Violence Counselling Service 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732).

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NSW Police have pepper-sprayed an 87-year-old man at a nursing home in Sydney's south-west, a senior officers are now investigating the incident.

Police were called to the aged care facility just before 8pm yesterday after a concern of welfare report was made about a resident.

The man, who police said had dementia, had allegedly threatened to harm other residents and himself while he was armed with what officers described as a "metal ornament".

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"[He was] armed with a large metal pole, it had sharp edges", Assistant Commissioner Brett McFadden told media this afternoon.

"He was threatening staff, he was violent, he was suffering from an altered state of consciousness, and was making indications of self-harm."

As a result of his actions, staff locked themselves in a room for their own safety.

When two officers arrived at the home, they found the man in the foyer and still armed with the metal object.

After refusing police direction to drop the weapon, he was pepper-sprayed.

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McFadden said he was satisfied with the police response, saying they had to think fast and to protect other residents, staff, and themselves.

"It was very challenging circumstances," he said.

"Despite the age, he was still a man of reasonable size, and he was still exercising a level of strength [that was] a risk.

"We don't have the luxury of what could have been done, we managed the situation."

The man was ultimately restrained and assessed by paramedics before being taken to Campbeltown Hospital for further treatment.

There were no injuries reported to other residents, staff or officers during the incident.

The incident is still being investigated, which McFadden said is due to the "public interest" in such cases, and because as Australia's population ages, there could be more similar incidents to follow.

"I recognise the public interest in these matters," he said.

"We have an ageing community where the insidious nature of dementia is being managed in private homes, it's being managed in aged care communities, and it's a challenging situation for everyone."

He also insisted the incident was not reflective of the elderly man.

"I just want to emphasise the conduct of this male is no way a reflection of this individual, such is the insidious nature of dementia and the challenges it presents," he said.

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Security barriers and fencing separated supporters and protesters in the capital.

More than 1000 friends and family have packed out Melbourne's Junction Oval to farewell a beloved teenager tragically killed in a cricket training accident last month.

Ben Austin, 17, died in hospital days after he was fatally hit by a cricket ball in his head and neck area while at training in Ferntree Gully on October 29.

The Shane Warne Stand was a sea of 1100 of the teen's friends, family and members of the public today.

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Mourners were encouraged to wear their cricket club tops, scarves or a splash of colour.

Ben's closest loved ones sat on chairs in the middle of the grounds, where his Collingwood Football Club-adorned coffin was displayed.

The Magpies' 2023 premiership cup had pride of place at the service, on a table next to a framed photo of Ben, a Sherrin football bearing his name, and a cricket bat inscribed with his Ferntree Gully Cricket Club cap number 512.

His father Jace – wearing Ben's number 512 cricket cap – his cricket coach and other family members were among those to eulogise the talented young sportsman.

"Ben Andrew Austin, 17 years, 19 days, five hours, you lit up the world. Your mum and I have never been prouder," Mr Austin said.

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"The best goal you ever scored or four you ever hit wasn't on the field, but it was when your soul chose us as your family.

"Our first achievement and greatest love."

Mr Austin said the family found peace knowing Ben would join his cousins and nana on the other side.

"But mostly playing cricket with Warnie and Phil Hughes will be high on the list," Jace said.

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Ferntree Gully Cricket Club coach Josh Henry remembered Ben as "the perfect young man".

"Only the other week, a new left-handed batsman turned up to training without gear," Henry said.

"I asked Benny if the kid could borrow his. Without hesitation – yes.

"Not only did he lend it, he helped the boy pad up, doing the straps, fitting the gloves, making sure he was ready, that's who Benny was.

"Anything, for anyone, anytime. A heart of gold."

Ben's coffin was carried from the ground by Ben's friends and teammates into a hearse which performed a lap of honour around the ground at the end of the service.

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Inspectors found leaking ceilings, broken guttering and missing smoke alarms.

A woman has been taken to hospital after she was hit a wrench thrown during a brawl involving four men in Sydney's eastern suburbs.

Just after 12.45pm on Monday, police were called to McKeon Street in reports following reports of a brawl.

Officers were informed that four people, all believed to be male teenagers, were fighting before police arrived.

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A 23-year-old woman sustained head injuries after being struck by a wrench thrown in the altercation.

Police understand the woman is not linked to the group.

She was treated by paramedics at the scene and was later taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for further treatment.

A crime scene has been established, and police seized the wrench to be forensically examined. 

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NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has sensationally quit after weeks of intense speculation about his position.

Speakman said it was now "clear" that his Liberal colleagues want him to step down and for a new leader to take on the "extraordinarily difficult" job.

"It's also an extraordinary privilege. Very few people in New South Wales ever get to be the leader of a major party, and it has been an enormous privilege for me to have that leadership," Speakman told media this afternoon.

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He acknowledged it was only a few hours ago he was adamant that his job was safe, having declared that "reports of my death have been grossly exaggerated" on radio this morning.

But Speakman said a day is a long time in politics.

"No alternative candidate had come forward to tell me they wanted to be the leader. No colleague had said to me they thought it would be better if I resigned," he told media in Sydney.

"But as I said, a day or even half a day or a few hours is a long time in politics.

"By this afternoon, it was clear that there was at least one person who had declared to me that she wished to be the leader of the Liberal Party, and a number of colleagues had indicated to me their preference that we have renewal and regeneration, and a new leader."

Speakman cancelled a slew of media interviews this afternoon as speculation mounted he could be ousted in a spill, just days after his Victorian counterpart Brad Battin also lost his top job.

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Rumours of a spill have haunted Speakman over the past week and the opposition leader broke his silence in back-to-back radio interviews and an appearance on Sky News.

Speakman earlier firmly denied being "tapped on the shoulder" while speaking to Ben Fordham on 2GB.

"Reports of my death are grossly exaggerated, and I'm here to fight," he said.

But his counter-attack ended prematurely when Speakman pulled the pin on an on-air interview with 9News this afternoon.

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9News political reporter Liz Daniels said Speakman had been "holed up in his office" and cancelled his media interviews because he wanted to meet with colleagues this afternoon.

"His colleagues, their major criticism of Speakman is that he's been unable to land a blow on Chris Minns, a premier who has had a largely charmed political run," Daniels said.

The gauntlet was thrown by senior Liberal members as they arrived for parliament today in what is the final sitting week of the year.

Kelly Sloane tipped to replace Speakman

Shadow health spokesperson Kelly Sloane has emerged as the top contender for Speakman's replacement.

A party room meeting is expected to take place to decide on the new Liberal leader.

Speakman endorsed Sloane for the job after revealing she told him she wanted to take over as leader.

He added that he "reluctantly agreed" Sloane should be the next NSW Liberal leader. during this conversation.

"Kelly Sloane will be a fantastic leader if selected by the parliamentary Liberal Party," Speakman said.

"She is someone of enormous talent. She is not only a great communicator, she has extensive experience as a businesswoman.

"She is someone I hope will lead the Liberal Party to the next election. She will have my full support. She will have my endorsement."

Sloane also has the support of other senior Liberal MPs.

"If Kelly Sloane's got the numbers, she's got to make a move," Wendy Tuckerman said earlier today.

NSW Shadow Attorney-General Alister Henskens has also been named as a possible frontrunner.

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