THE NIGHTLY FIVE: Lehrmann in court, Dutton preferred PM & Origin teams announced

LISTEN NOW: Bruce Lehrmann cracks Peter Costello joke as he fronts court on rape charges, Dutton beats Albo as preferred PM, Lindy Chamberlain slams “no body, no parole” laws & State of Origin team announcement

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On today’s show, China’s second in charge met Albo in Canberra but the visit has not been without controversy.

Peter Dutton edges out Albo as preferred PM

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Bruce Lehrmann fronted a Toowoomba court on rape charges.

Lindy Chamberlain has had a crack at “no body, no parole” laws.

And unpacking the State of Origin team announcement.

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