Rally protest | Human rights advocates have condemned the NSW government’s “escalating”, “unnuanced” and “disproportionate” response to pro-Palestinian protesters.

‘Campaign clout’ | Whitestone Strategic boasts “up-to-the-minute technology and campaign clout” under a website tagline “Fighting the good fight”. Today we reveal the consultancy firm’s ties with prime movers against the Indigenous voice and how it keeps its work behind the scenes.

Exclusive | A fledgling “green coal” company owned by two Queensland Liberal National party figures has had its bank account frozen and become mired in legal action, 18 months after being awarded a $5.5m commonwealth grant in the dying days of the Morrison government.

‘Somewhat of a panic’ | Wait times for farmers seeking to offload livestock to feedlots and abattoirs are increasing from weeks to months in some areas as they rush to market before the expected dry summer places further strain on producers.

Walkley nominees | Guardian Australia has picked up seven nominations in the 68th annual Walkley awards for excellence in journalism, including for political editor Katharine Murphy, Indigenous affair editor Lorena Allam and reporter Christopher Knaus.

Gaza siege | Israel says there will be no humanitarian break to its siege of the Gaza Strip until all its hostages are freed, amid growing concern about dwindling water, food and fuel supplies after a fifth night of bombardment that has left hundreds of thousands of people displaced. The White House has criticised Donald Trump for “dangerous” remarks about the conflict, as the secretary of state, Antony Blinken, met Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv and said the US would always be on their side.

Wembley ruling | England’s Football Association has rejected calls to light the Wembley arch in the colours of the Israeli flag before England play Australia overnight but will hold a period of silence for all victims of the conflict.

Exclusive | Philip Morris International, the tobacco and vaping company behind Marlboro cigarettes, is waging a big lobbying campaign to prevent countries from cracking down on vapes and similar products as part of a global treaty, a leaked email reveals.

Climate compliant? | A climate researcher who refused to comply with his employer’s demand to fly at short notice back to Germany from the Solomon Islands says he has been fired from his job.

Trump losses | Donald Trump has “demanded” an apology from Forbes magazine after it dropped him from its list of the 400 wealthiest people in the US, noting that his wealth had fallen by $600m.

Cricket World Cup | South Africa have thrashed Australia by 134 runs in Lucknow thanks to a combination of a brilliant Quinton de Kock century, terrible Australian fielding and dubious umpiring.

Matilda factor | Matildas players past and present are set to light up the A-League Women season when it kicks off tomorrow, including World Cup stars Cortnee Vine and Tameka Yallop, and veteran Lydia Williams.

Netball | The Diamonds have shrugged off a week dominated by the Super Netball pay dispute to beat New Zealand by 10 points and take a 1-0 lead in the Constellation Cup.

Protests | Pro-Palestinian rallies are planned in Canberra, Perth and Brisbane.

Brisbane | A high-profile man accused of rape is expected to seek a suppression order after an interim supreme court order and new legislation taking effect in Queensland allowing media to name him.

Melbourne | Victoria’s parliamentary inquiry into the Commonwealth Games decision will hold a hearing.

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