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Sky News AU
5 days ago
- Politics
- Sky News AU
‘It's abhorrent': Barnaby Joyce vows to oppose Coalition on net zero at every turn after shadow cabinet axing while fiercely criticising moderate Liberals
Barnaby Joyce has railed against the concept of net zero, declaring he would do everything in his power to prevent the Coalition from embracing controversial emission reduction targets following his dumping from shadow cabinet. The ex-Nationals leader was one of many senior figures removed from the Coalition's new look ministry and will now join fellow former deputy prime minister Michael McCormack on the backbench. Mr Joyce blasted Nationals leader David Littleproud's shock decision to exit the Coalition last week and was the most outspoken Nationals figure against the move. He also lashed Mr Littleproud's claim the shadow cabinet shake-up represented a 'generational change', noting the majority of those replacing him were, in fact, older than he was. However, in one of his first on air appearances since the brutal demotion, Mr Joyce embraced the fact he was no longer bound by shadow cabinet solidarity and unloaded on the Coalition's net zero policy, labelling emissions reduction targets a 'great scam'. 'I fervently don't agree with this, I think it's abhorrent and I think it makes our nation weaker, and we've got to fight against it,' Mr Joyce told Sky News host Andrew Bolt. Mr Joyce, who has been a long-time critic of net zero emissions, added the policy was 'mad' and the Coalition needed to 'throw the rule book out the window'. The New England MP also denounced Liberal moderates, including Victorian MP and newly appointed shadow education minister Zoe Mckenzie, for arguing the party needed to take a firm stance on the issue to recapture centrist voters who had abandoned the Coalition. 'We in New England have become the garbage can of your virtue, we are not there to deal with the detritus of your wishes that you'd never wish to be in your electorate,' Mr Joyce said. He then encouraged the few remaining inner city Liberal MPs to erect renewable energy infrastructure in their urban electorates, as opposed to relying on rural areas. 'If you wish for wind towers with the microplastics then put them up off on your beaches, you certainly can do that,' Mr Joyce said. 'Put the transmission lines across your suburbs, you certainly can do that, live your virtue, do not be a hypocrite.' When pressed if he was considering a departure from politics after his ministerial relegation Mr Joyce insisted he still had 'two big tasks' to complete - those being to 'look after the people of the New England and the Upper Hunter' and to 'fight against net zero'. 'Unfortunately, you've got the Labor Party, the Liberal Party, the Greens, and my own society at the moment, the Nationals, all believing in net zero,' he said. 'So where are you going to get the no argument from? How do you deal with this? How does an intelligent person hear the contrarian view and make an assessment of the facts presented to them?' The Coalition has appeared to edge away from its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050 following its reunification, with Opposition Leader Sussan Ley telling Sky News on Thursday that removing the nuclear moratorium would be the 'first step' in a broader energy reset.
CBS News
27-03-2025
- Sport
- CBS News
Alec Bohm, J.T. Realmuto lift Philadelphia Phillies to victory over Nationals on Opening Day
Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday, and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run triple, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals for a successful start to their NL East title defense. Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run — on Keibert Ruiz's homer in the fifth that put the Nationals ahead 1-0. Washington's MacKenzie Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings. In the seventh, Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber — both ex-Nationals — hit first-pitch homers off relievers to put Philadelphia up 2-1. The lead grew to 3-1 in the eighth before Washington tied it in the bottom half off Jordan Romano. Jose Alvarado (1-0) pitched the ninth for the win. Matt Strahm threw the 10th. Colin Poche (0-1) gave up Bohm's go-ahead double in the 10th. Eduardo Salazar allowed Realmuto's insurance hit. Harper heard boos at his former home ballpark — he was NL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 with Washington — during pregame introductions and whenever he stepped to the plate. After striking out in the first and fourth, he tied the game in the seventh by driving a 96 mph four-seam fastball from Lucas Sims 415 feet to straightaway center. Two batters later, Schwarber — dropped to fourth in the lineup, with Trea Turner moving up to the leadoff spot — connected off Jose A. Ferrer. Gore's 13 Ks were the most on opening day for a Nationals pitcher, one more than Max Scherzer had in 2019. On Saturday, RHP Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 ERA in 2024) starts for Washington, while LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-6, 5.00 with Miami) makes his Phillies debut.
Fox Sports
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday, and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run triple, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals for a successful start to their NL East title defense. Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run — on Keibert Ruiz's homer in the fifth that put the Nationals ahead 1-0. Washington's MacKenzie Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings. In the seventh, Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber — both ex-Nationals — hit first-pitch homers off relievers to put Philadelphia up 2-1. The lead grew to 3-1 in the eighth before Washington tied it in the bottom half off Jordan Romano. Jose Alvarado (1-0) pitched the ninth for the win. Matt Strahm threw the 10th. Colin Poche (0-1) gave up Bohm's go-ahead double in the 10th. Eduardo Salazar allowed Realmuto's insurance hit. Key Moment Harper heard boos at his former home ballpark — he was NL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 with Washington — during pregame introductions and whenever he stepped to the plate. After striking out in the first and fourth, he tied the game in the seventh by driving a 96 mph four-seam fastball from Lucas Sims 415 feet to straightaway center. Two batters later, Schwarber — dropped to fourth in the lineup, with Trea Turner moving up to the leadoff spot — connected off Jose A. Ferrer. Key Stat Gore's 13 Ks were the most on opening day for a Nationals pitcher, one more than Max Scherzer had in 2019. Up Next On Saturday, RHP Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 ERA in 2024) starts for Washington, while LHP Jesus Luzardo (3-6, 5.00 with Miami) makes his Phillies debut. ___ AP MLB: recommended
Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday, and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run triple, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals for a successful start to their NL East title defense. Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run — on Keibert Ruiz's homer in the fifth that put the Nationals ahead 1-0. Washington's MacKenzie Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings. In the seventh, Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber — both ex-Nationals — hit first-pitch homers off relievers to put Philadelphia up 2-1. The lead grew to 3-1 in the eighth before Washington tied it in the bottom half off Jordan Romano. Jose Alvarado (1-0) pitched the ninth for the win. Matt Strahm threw the 10th. Colin Poche (0-1) gave up Bohm's go-ahead double in the 10th. Eduardo Salazar allowed Realmuto's insurance hit. Harper heard boos at his former home ballpark — he was NL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 with Washington — during pregame introductions and whenever he stepped to the plate. After striking out in the first and fourth, he tied the game in the seventh by driving a 96 mph four-seam fastball from Lucas Sims 415 feet to straightaway center. Two batters later, Schwarber — dropped to fourth in the lineup, with Trea Turner moving up to the leadoff spot — connected off Jose A. Ferrer. Key Stat Gore's 13 Ks were the most on opening day for a Nationals pitcher, one more than Max Scherzer had in 2019. Up Next On Saturday, RHP Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 ERA in 2024) starts for Washington, while LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-6, 5.00 with Miami) makes his Phillies debut. ___
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals
Alec Bohm and JT Realmuto lift the Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals An American flag is displayed on the field before an opening-day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) is out attempting to steal second base against Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, left, in the second inning of an opening-day baseball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws in the first inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, left, and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, shake hands before an opening-day baseball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, left, and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, shake hands before an opening-day baseball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) An American flag is displayed on the field before an opening-day baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber (12) is out attempting to steal second base against Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams, left, in the second inning of an opening-day baseball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Washington Nationals starting pitcher MacKenzie Gore (1) throws in the first inning of an opening-day baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson, left, and Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez, right, shake hands before an opening-day baseball game, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) WASHINGTON (AP) — Alec Bohm hit a tiebreaking two-run double in the 10th inning Thursday, and J.T. Realmuto added a two-run triple, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 7-3 victory over the Washington Nationals for a successful start to their NL East title defense. Zack Wheeler went six innings for the Phillies, giving up two hits and one run — on Keibert Ruiz's homer in the fifth that put the Nationals ahead 1-0. Washington's MacKenzie Gore recorded a career-high 13 strikeouts and allowed one hit in six shutout innings. In the seventh, Phillies sluggers Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber — both ex-Nationals — hit first-pitch homers off relievers to put Philadelphia up 2-1. The lead grew to 3-1 in the eighth before Washington tied it in the bottom half off Jordan Romano. Advertisement Jose Alvarado (1-0) pitched the ninth for the win. Matt Strahm threw the 10th. Colin Poche (0-1) gave up Bohm's go-ahead double in the 10th. Eduardo Salazar allowed Realmuto's insurance hit. Key Moment Harper heard boos at his former home ballpark — he was NL Rookie of the Year in 2012 and NL MVP in 2015 with Washington — during pregame introductions and whenever he stepped to the plate. After striking out in the first and fourth, he tied the game in the seventh by driving a 96 mph four-seam fastball from Lucas Sims 415 feet to straightaway center. Two batters later, Schwarber — dropped to fourth in the lineup, with Trea Turner moving up to the leadoff spot — connected off Jose A. Ferrer. Advertisement Key Stat Gore's 13 Ks were the most on opening day for a Nationals pitcher, one more than Max Scherzer had in 2019. Up Next On Saturday, RHP Jake Irvin (10-14, 4.41 ERA in 2024) starts for Washington, while LHP Jesús Luzardo (3-6, 5.00 with Miami) makes his Phillies debut. ___ AP MLB:
