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NEW: my column this week is about the coming vibe shift, from Boomers vs Millennials to huge wealth inequality *between* Millennials.
Current discourse centres on how the average Millennial is worse-off than the average Boomer was, but the richest millennials are loaded 💸🚀
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A lone female police inspector who was nearby rushed to Westfield Bondi Junction, Sydney, upon hearing of multiple stabbings. She shot the perpetrator dead. He has murdered 5 people. More are in a serious or critical condition, a police press conference has just heard. – at Sydney, New South Wales
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Splendour In The Grass cancelling is going to have severe knock-on effects. I can sympathise with the ppl complaining about the cost and the line-up but this isn't a good thing by any stretch.
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Australian journalist Cheng Lei was imprisoned because she broke an embargo on a Chinese government briefing by just a few minutes, leading to national security charges that would cut her off from her two children for the past three years. @annelisenews smh.com.au/world/asia/matter…
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Israel Jordan border: Jordanian security forces are firing tear gas at people trying to approach the fence
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Not smooth sailing into caucus with Jacinta Allan set to be challenged by Ben Carroll for top job. This means it can’t really be resolved today
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Travis King disappeared into a North Korea more isolated than ever reuters.com/world/asia-pacif…
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The ABC understands Premier @DanielAndrewsMP will announce the Commonwealth Games will be cancelled and will not go ahead in Victoria in 2026 because of funding issues @abcmelbourne #springst – at Melbourne, Victoria
The Minister for the Commonwealth Games and the Minister for Commonwealth Games Legacy joining the Premier for an announcement on the future of the games at 9:30 #springst @abcmelbourne
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Big changes set to be announced to the 2026 Commonwealth Games, sources say. Premier up at 930. @abcmelbourne
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The Minister for the Commonwealth Games and the Minister for Commonwealth Games Legacy joining the Premier for an announcement on the future of the games at 9:30 #springst @abcmelbourne
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🚨 Robodebt royal commission statement - “it recommends referrals of individuals for civil and criminal prosecution.”
990 pages, 57 recommendations
Report to be available online shortly
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ICYMI - former chief of the Australian Public Service Prof Andrew Podger with me earlier today, talking about Robodebt:
abc.net.au/radio/programs/am…
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Surprise pause. But could Reserve Bank's reprieve on another interest rate rises be shortlived with another hike (maybe the last in August or September)? My breaking analysis for the Perth edition of The World Today @abcnews @RBAInfo on.soundcloud.com/FTNNC
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The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has found that the former premier of NSW, Gladys Berejiklian, and the former member of Parliament for Wagga Wagga, Daryl Maguire, have engaged in serious corrupt conduct.
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About to start a big day of media - pleased to kick things off with my thoughts on Russia, Wagner and the war in Ukraine for the ABC Daiky podcast. With thanks to the excellent @samanthahawley for the chat.
abc.net.au/radio/programs/ab…
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Although it appears quiet in Russia today, things are not back to 'normal.' The coming days or weeks will tell more. Until then, its wise to consider that “nothing is true and everything is possible” – even the things we see. A few reflections for today:
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'My instinct is the system will hang on to him for the foreseeable future unfortunately'
Sir Tony Brenton, former British Ambassador in Russia, spoke to #BBCBreakfast about what is next for President Putin after the events of the last 24 hours
bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-eu…
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Kremlin spox Dmitry Peskov:
– charges dropped against Prigozhin, who will leave Russia for Belarus
– Wagner fighters who didn't take part in the uprising will sign contracts with the MOD
– Wagner fighters who did take part not charged
– No word on potential MOD leadership changes
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I decided to share my experience as the social media producer for @QandA
After Stan’s departure, I’ve seen a lot of finger-pointing by individuals and media organisations. I wrote this article as a reminder of how we could all be complicit.
abc.net.au/news/2023-05-28/q…
