Joe Biden’s Last-Minute Cancellation Is A Major Blow 18/05/2023
Joe Biden’s last-minute decision to cancel his trip to Australia and Papua New Guinea is a major blow to America’s standing in the region, experts have warned, and has forced the cancellation of the Quad summit in Sydney. THE truck driver charged over Monday’s horror school bus crash has said he saw a light “flicker” between the trees moments before the crash that caused “life-changing” injuries for multiple primary students. An army of 400 helpers are on their way to save NSW’s most overworked public school teachers from their crippling paperwork duties in one of the most significant financial investments to reduce workloads in recent memory. Fixing the spiralling housing and homelessness crisis engulfing Queensland has been handed to the youngest MP in cabinet, in a major frontbench shake-up that has thrown the Labor government into turmoil. Fears of property damage at a new climate change protest on Thursday has put authorities on high alert in the wake of a chaotic – and universally condemned – city stunt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Former Reserve Bank Governor Warns Of Interest Rates Increase 17/05/2023
Former Reserve Bank governor Glenn Stevens has warned a period of elevated interest rates is likely to persist as central banks around the world continue to tackle a “once-in-a generation” inflation crisis. South Australian year 4 students are trailing their peers when it comes to literacy, according to a newly released global study. Ten children on a bus packed with 45 students have suffered serious injuries in a horrific smash in Melbourne’s west. Junior trainee doctors at Westmead Hospital’s intensive care unit have spoken out about concerns of bullying, harassment, “unsafe” rosters and they say the unit is in danger of again losing its training accreditation status. Look out, Australia – Donald Trump Jr is coming to town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Business Leaders Release Housing Crisis Solutions 15/5/23
Calls for new house construction targets tied to population growth, speed up approval times and support more “build-to-rent” homes. Missing woman found in South Australia. Key recommendations from a landmark inquiry into how Queensland Police respond to domestic and family violence have not been enacted. Concerns raised over a national scheme to facilitate the formal transfer of community-based orders between states. Sydney fended its off its rainy reputation to keep its hold on the New Year’s cricket Test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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$1bn Global Sharemarket Scam Busted 14/5/23
Unsuspecting mum-and-dad investors are among those conned by a global “boiler room” scam – which netted more than $1bn. A man’s believed to have been killed in a shark attack near Elliston on the west coast of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula. Peter Dutton wants tech giants to step up and tackle QLD’s youth crime crisis. Minimal enforcement of current vape laws is giving Victorian retailers confidence to continue the lucrative trade. Fourteen per cent of young Australians now identify as gay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Migrant Numbers Will Outstrip New Homes 13/5/23
With more than 970,000 migrants expected in the next three years, figures reveal only around half that number of new homes will be built. The family of convicted NCA bomber Domenic Perre is considering issuing a petition for mercy following his death. More funding offered to turn a dormant quarantine facility into an emergency shelter for Brisbane’s homeless. New guidelines recommend bowel cancer screening should start at the age of 45. Gillon McLachlan has urged all parties in the stalled Hawthorn racism investigation to sit down for mediation as soon as possible.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Peter Dutton Questions Labor’s Tax ‘Promise’ 12/5/23
Peter Dutton has made his second budget-in-reply speech overnight, with measures for female health, mental health and welfare. Calls to stop QLD poaching police officers from Victoria. Concerns over potential levies for developers building new housing in Sydney. SA country footballer farewelled following his death after his club’s season-opening match. Severe punishment considered for officials involved in a brawl at a Brisbane junior rugby league match.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Debate Ignites Over Budget Inflation Risk 11/5/23
The Coalition and economists have warned that Labor’s cost-of-living relief increases the “risk” of higher interest rates for longer. Landmark Path to Treaty legislation passes in a special regional sitting of QLD parliament. Confusion over the future of Melbourne’s Airport Rail Link after Minister’s backflip. The SA Government launches an anti-vaping campaign for high schoolers. A Wiggle reveals his dream to bring back an iconic NRL side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Budget Signals Relief For Aussie Battlers 10/5/23
Centrepiece of the federal government’s cost-of-living relief package is a $3.5bn investment to triple the bulk-billing incentive for GPs. A South Australian trade office will be opened in Germany to spearhead the state’s green hydrogen push. Violent and abusive behaviour at community sporting matches could see parents and spectators across NSW banned for life. Queensland’s Family and Child Commission is hamstrung by outdated legislation, preventing access to confidential files unless the child in question has died. AFL greats have declared it impossible to stop fans booing opposition players. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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