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Dutton Defends Financial History Amidst Government Accusations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton defended his financial history, including bank shares purchased before a government bailout and a $30 million property portfolio accumulated over 35 years through reinvestment, denying any impropriety and accusing the government of a smear campaign.

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Federal Government Funds Victorian Roads, Airport Rail Link Ahead of Election

The Australian federal government will invest \$1.2 billion in Victorian roads and contribute substantially to Melbourne's airport rail link, including a new Sunshine station, to improve transport and gain voter support ahead of the election, following a funding dispute with the Victorian government...

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Australia's Spending Crisis: Unfunded Pledges Fuel National Debt Concerns

Australia's Albanese government is facing criticism for its high spending, exceeding any first-term government since 1972, amidst a cost of living crisis and an upcoming election where both major parties have pledged significant unfunded spending increases, potentially leading to unsustainable debt ...

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Dutton's Pre-Bailout Bank Investments Spark Controversy

Opposition leader Peter Dutton's investments in several banks shortly before a near-$4bn bailout was flagged in January 2009 have sparked controversy, with Labor questioning whether he had access to sensitive information. Dutton's office denies any wrongdoing.

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Teenager Faces Court After Fatal DUI Crash

A 17-year-old unlicensed teenager in Logan, Australia, allegedly killed a 76-year-old man on a mobility scooter while driving intoxicated on Saturday morning, resulting in multiple serious charges and a court appearance today.

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Whyalla Steel Mill Receives $2.4 Billion Bailout, Green Steel Future Uncertain

The Australian government pledged $2.4 billion to rescue the Whyalla steel mill, with immediate funding of $484 million and a further $1.9 billion dependent on securing a buyer committed to green steel production, presenting both economic and political risks.

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Fowler By-election: A Rematch Between Labor and Independent Dai Le

The upcoming Australian federal election features a rematch in the formerly safe Labor seat of Fowler, where independent Dai Le defeated Labor's Kristina Keneally in 2022. Tu Le, now pregnant, is campaigning for Labor against Le, highlighting the ongoing tension around community representation and v...

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Australian Election Campaign Centers on Billions in Medicare Spending

Australia's federal election campaign has started with both Labor and Liberal parties pledging billions of dollars to increase bulk-billed GP visits to 90% by 2030, in response to rising costs and public concern over access.

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Reynolds Demands Apology from Gallagher Over Higgins Case Scrutiny

During a Senate estimates hearing, retiring Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds demanded an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher for the scrutiny surrounding the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins in Reynolds's office in 2019; Gallagher refused, citing her belief that the questions were justified g...

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Wong Accuses McGrath of Weaponizing Antisemitism in Heated Senate Hearing

During a Senate estimates hearing, Foreign Minister Penny Wong accused Coalition Senator James McGrath of weaponizing antisemitism, leading to a shouting match and suspension of the hearing; the exchange centered on Labor's handling of rising antisemitism following the October 7 Hamas attacks and a ...

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Secret Call Reveals Maguire Rehearsed ICAC Testimony

A secretly recorded phone call, discovered during a separate investigation, reveals former NSW Liberal MP Daryl Maguire allegedly rehearsed misleading testimony for the ICAC three days before giving evidence about a property deal, claiming he never expected financial benefit, despite evidence sugges...

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Dutton Accuses Labor of Fast-Tracking Citizenship for Electoral Gain

Peter Dutton accused the Australian Labor government of fast-tracking 12,500 citizenship applications, including 6,000 in Western Sydney, before the federal election to increase voting numbers, a claim denied by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke who blamed council backlogs; the list of nationalities ...

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