Exclusive | The coordinated timing of two key letters sent by the federal government about its decision to block extra flights for Qatar Airways, released under freedom of information laws, raises fresh questions about the role an incident at Doha airport played in the rejection.

Roving polls | The Australian Electoral Commission says more than 16,000 people living in remote towns and communities have voted via roving mobile polling stations since voting opened this week. But in Pia Wadjarri in WA, many people are still relying on word of mouth to find out what’s happening. Australia’s former chief justice will describe the core argument of the anti-voice campaign – that “if you don’t know, vote no” – as “resentful” in a major speech in Canberra today. Following the spirit of Robert French’s speech, an open letter signed by more than 350 historians urges people to remember the past when they vote. Plus, there’s all you need to know about voting in the voice to parliament referendum

ABC order | Police in Western Australian have ordered the ABC to hand over all footage collected by its investigations flagship Four Corners for a program relating to climate protests due to air on Monday.

Covid investigation | The impact of lockdowns, school shutdowns and border closures during the pandemic will be examined by the federal government’s Covid-19 inquiry, one of the independent panel members says.

Secrecy order | The identity of a high-profile man accused of rape will remain secret for at least another week after he was granted a new interim order despite his solicitors failing to comply with previous court directions.

‘Genocidal’ | The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskiy, has accused Russia of “genocidal aggression” after a missile hit a crowded rural cafe, killing at least 51 people including a six-year-old boy. In Syria, more than 100 people have been killed in a drone attack on a military academy.

Nobel laureate | The Nobel prize in literature has been awarded to 64-year-old Norwegian author Jon Fosse for plays and prose “giving voice to the unsayable”. His works include the Septology series of novels, Melancholy and A Shining.

French withdrawal | France will begin withdrawing troops from Niger this week after a coup in the west African country, in what marks a turning point in western nations’ efforts to counter a decade-long Islamist insurgency in the Sahel region.

‘Bear attack bad’ | A message sent by satellite by a couple camping in a remote part of Canada was the first sign that their trip had gone terribly wrong: “Bear attack bad”. They were later found dead along with their dog.

Caught out | The MCC has expelled one member and handed out lengthy suspensions to two others involved in an incident that occurred in the Long Room on day five of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s.

Cricket World Cup | New Zealand have hammered England by nine wickets and with nearly 14 overs to spare in the opening game of the ODI World Cup in Ahmedabad, gaining some revenge for their heartbreak in the 2019 final.

Women’s T20 | Hayley Matthews threatened to pull off another improbable run chase in Brisbane last night before Australia exposed the West Indies’ underbelly to secure a relieving Twenty20 series win.

Football | In-form Premier League strikersOllie Watkins and Jarrod Bowen have been called up to the England squad to face Australia in a friendly at Wembley next Friday.

Canberra | A new Senate inquiry will look at the public use of consultancy firms.

Voice referendum | Stan Grant will deliver the 22nd Vincent Lingiari memorial lecture at Charles Darwin University.

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