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A massive $560 million grant program, designed to fund election promises, has sparked outrage after most funds went to safe seats for the ruling party—leaving underperforming electorates with nothing. The Senate is now investigating, including a controversial $6 million golf club renovation in the Prime Minister’s electorate, where he held an undeclared honorary membership for 14 years before formally declining it. With findings due by October, this scandal is igniting political firestorms across the spectrum.

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Australia’s southeast is bracing for a dramatic chill as temperatures plummet up to eight degrees below average, with wild wind gusts already hitting 100 km/h in Thredbo and Tasmania. Melbourne drops from 19°C to 13°C by Wednesday, while Hobart and Canberra see similar sharp falls — even possible snow in Tasmania’s west and south. Showers and small hail are expected with this cold front, contrasting sharply with the warmth still lingering in Brisbane, Perth, and Darwin, where temps stay near or above 27°C.

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A heart-wrenching tragedy unfolded in Bali when a 56-year-old Australian father and his two young children were found dead inside their Kuta bungalow, sparking an ongoing murder-suicide investigation. The mother received a chilling call from her husband, during which their daughter pleaded “stop daddy,” before he went silent. Neighbors later discovered the bodies — police suspect the father smothered his children before taking his own life. Autopsies are pending, while Western Australia’s Premier and Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs offer condolences and consular support to the grieving family.

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WA Wildlife needs your help this spring and summer to care for around 900 ducklings—perfect if you love birds and have time to spare. Volunteers will learn on the job, handling feeding, cleaning, and meal prep, with flexible shifts (3 hrs/week or every two weeks) over 3–6 months. All you need is to be 18+, available 7 days a week (10 AM or 5 PM slots), and email [email protected] with your details to get started.

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Fugitive developer Jean Nassif finally testified via video link from Lebanon in the high-stakes Operation Rosny inquiry, revealing explosive claims about unlawful political donations and alleged quid pro quo deals with Liberal figures — including pressure to pay for political favors, threats to his friendship, and accusations of racism against accusers. Nassif’s company, Toplace, rose to prominence before collapsing amid defects and license revocation, fueling suspicions of corruption tied to political influence. He alleges Liberal operative Charles Perrottet misled him, admitting he suspected the payments were meant to fund recruitment and party activities — all while fearing retaliation after his offices were raided. The inquiry continues without verdicts, but Nassif’s testimony could reshape the case.

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South Australia’s wildlife is in crisis as bird flu hits pelicans and endangered sea lions — with the first confirmed Australian pelican case near Edithburgh and a sea lion death near Victor Harbour following just one day after another. With fewer than 12,000 sea lions left and no vaccine available for mammals, experts warn of catastrophic consequences. Tens of thousands of breeding pelicans at Lake Eyre are especially vulnerable due to their communal habits, echoing devastating overseas losses like Peru’s near-half pelican die-off. Silver gulls, little penguins, and terns also tested positive — bringing SA’s total confirmed events to 295. Thankfully, poultry and humans remain unaffected, though authorities stress this outbreak could escalate fast.

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A deadly July 2021 street brawl in Ipswich, sparked by a property dispute and involving nine men armed with bats and a firearm, ended in the death of 31-year-old Carlo Piero Stewart from two gunshot wounds. Three accused—Tye Joshua Bickle, Brayden Alan Wilson-Knight, and a then-16-year-old—instead of facing murder charges, pleaded guilty to manslaughter and two counts of grievous bodily harm. Four others were hospitalized, including one with severe head injuries. The judge noted the lengthy delay and potential use of it as defense, acknowledging it will influence sentencing. Sentencing is set for September 25th, with bail continued.

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The Australian Grand Prix is on the hook for over $2.8 million after a court rejected their appeal — the same event that canceled Robbie Williams’ highly anticipated Melbourne concert in 2020. The concert promoters won their case, claiming the race organizers misled them about COVID-19 advice from the chief health officer, which could have influenced their decision to proceed. Despite taking the case to the Court of Appeal, the Grand Prix lost — meaning they’re now officially liable for the damages. Meanwhile, Robbie Williams is set to headline the Melbourne Cup later this year, bringing his Aussie return full circle.

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Big names in AI — including OpenAI, Anthropic, and Elon Musk — are sounding the alarm, warning that unchecked development could lead to serious danger by the end of the decade, calling for global oversight. Meanwhile, Australia’s government claims it’s moving swiftly with a new AI safety framework, but critics argue it’s too slow and dismissive, pointing to past incidents like rogue OpenAI bots hacking another company — a wake-up call that’s still being ignored. As AI evolves faster than defenses can keep up, the race to control this powerful tech is heating up — and the stakes couldn’t be higher.

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