Mark Parton under fire as serious claims reshape Liberal politics

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1. There's a bigger problem for Parton than who and when he was texting

   Mark Parton's claim that voters won't care about recent issues is being tested by scrutiny of his conduct and communications.

   canberratimes.com.au

2. 'Massive mountain to climb': Duniam's departing advice for Liberals

   Liberal senator Jonathon Duniam has announced his resignation from politics, telling the ABC that his party faces an 'existential threat' from One Nation and offering departing advice to an embattled party.

   abc.net.au

3. Solar isn’t set-and-forget. Here’s how to keep your system in good shape

   Canberrans with solar energy systems need regular maintenance to keep their panels efficient long term, despite lower energy bills from installation.

   the-riotact.com

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