That’s a wrap – thank you for reading the Need to Know blog today. These were some of the main stories:

• North West Shelf extension stacks up environmentally: Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says the West Australian Labor government’s approval of an extension to the North West Shelf extension is evidence enough the massive gas project stacks up environmentally.

• Nurse wants alleged Israeli threat video tossed out: Key evidence allegedly showing two former nurses discussing killing Israeli patients will face a legal challenge, threatening their prosecution.

• PM discusses radar system purchase in call with Canada: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he spoke with new Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about the country purchasing Australia’s radar system, which is used to detect incoming missiles.

• Meta to mark AI, deepfakes during Australian election campaign: Major social media platforms will work to combat voting interference during the Australian election as voters face misinformation during the campaign.

• Russia cannot be rewarded after Trump call: Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles says it is important that Russia is not rewarded after agreeing to limit attacks on Ukraine, but any moves towards peace are welcome.