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The Sydney Morning Herald • Rachel Clun • April 29, 2022 • smh.com.au
Here’s how inflation is super sizing the price of your burger
Here’s what inflation – at its highest rate in more than 20 years – is doing to the cost of your Aussie burger.
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Rachel Clun@rachelclun
Inflation is biting - I took a deep dive into the data and looked at how much it was supersizing the cost of a burger (and yes, I had a burger for dinner after this!) theage.com.au/politics/feder…
April 29, 2022
ABC News • Natasha Johnson • April 29, 2022 • abc.net.au
'Public service journalism has to deliver for the audience': Sarah Ferguson to replace Leigh Sales as host of 7.30
Award-winning investigative journalist Sarah Ferguson on the importance of public service journalism as the ABC announces she will take over hosting 7.30 in July.
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Sarah Ferguson@FergusonNews
This really is a fantastic time for @abcnews to pursue its mission for the Australian public. Very glad to be part of it with #7.30 twitter.com/natasha1johnso…
April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Peter Hannam • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Australia’s wholesale power prices double in a year as coal-fired power plants falter
The jolt in costs is being blamed mostly on more expensive fossil fuels and falling reliability of coal-fired power plants
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Richie Merzian@RichieMerzian
The market operator AEMO has made it clear that coal power station breakdowns and rising coal prices are the main cause of skyrocketing electricity prices.
This is what we can expect if we remain dependent on coal for our power
#auspol
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April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Amanda Meade • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Sarah Ferguson to replace Leigh Sales as host of ABC’s 7.30 program
Former Four Corners presenter has won five Walkley awards in a career with the ABC stretching back to 2008
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The Canberra Times • Sarah Basford Canales • April 29, 2022 • canberratimes.com.au
'Smear and fear': Liberal links to Advance Australia queried
The Coalition has denied links to a controversial right-wing group, accused of spreading lies in political ads during...
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Karen Barlow@KJBar
At least three long time political allies of Liberal Senator Zed Seselja are linked to the activist group pointedly targeting his rival in the ACT senate race David Pocock, special investigation by ⁦@sbasfordcanales⁩ v @canberratimes⁩ #ausvotes canberratimes.com.au/story/7712385/…
April 29, 2022
Australian Financial Review • Nick Warner • April 29, 2022 • afr.com
Australia has to end its long Pacific stupor before it’s too late
Australia’s neglect has let China expand its global base-building into the Pacific, but it’s not too late to shore up our place in the region.
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Stephen Dziedzic@stephendziedzic
Extraordinary op-ed from former ASIS head Nick Warner: "For two generations, since the end of World War II, Australia has squandered the chance to build deep and enduring relations with our neighbours in the South Pacific. And now it’s almost too late" 1/
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April 29, 2022
The Sydney Morning Herald • Ben Schneiders • April 29, 2022 • smh.com.au
Scientology accused of child trafficking, forced labour of Australians
Scientology has been accused of child trafficking, covering up multiple sexual assaults, forced labour and other abuses against three Australian residents as part of a significant legal claim.
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The Guardian • Michael McGowan • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
One Nation candidate ‘massively annoyed’ after being accused of running for two parties on opposite sides of country
Australian Electoral Commission refers Malcolm Heffernan to federal police for nominating in NSW and WA electorates
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ABC News • Ahmed Yussuf, Norman Hermant • April 29, 2022 • abc.net.au
Struggling to get enough food for her family, Annette says politicians have 'no idea' what her life is like
One in six Australians are experiencing food insecurity, and community services are facing increasing demand to step in.
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Ahmed Yussuf@ahmedyussuf10
New from me and @NormanHermant: With inflation is the worst it's been for 2 decades, community services in outer suburbs say food relief is now an essential part of their service.
Without the support, Annette says, "We'll starve. There will be no food."
abc.net.au/news/2022-04-2…
April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Ben Doherty • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial: police feared witness would destroy phone evidence
Former soldier appeared ‘intoxicated, acting in a belligerent manner’ when confronted with a search warrant, court documents say
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Ben Doherty@BenDohertyCorro
Police feared one of Ben Roberts-Smith’s SAS witnesses in his defamation case was going to destroy evidence on his phone when they confronted him with a search warrant in a city hotel late on Tuesday night | @guardian
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April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Paul Karp • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Labor’s message that Morrison is ‘all announcement no delivery’ resonating with voters, poll shows
Research shows Labor’s messages most effective of election campaign so far, but Coalition’s economy claims also test well
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ABC News • Stephen Dziedzic, Will Jackson • April 29, 2022 • abc.net.au
Solomon Islands PM Manasseh Sogavare blasts Australia over criticism of China security deal
The Solomon Islands Prime Minister delivers a withering verbal assault on Australia, mocking the federal government's complaints about the secrecy surrounding the Pacific Island country's security pact with China.
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Stephen Dziedzic@stephendziedzic
Here's our story on Manasseh Sogavare's rather remarkable address to parliament this morning. Scott Morrison responds by suggesting Mr Sogavare is repeating PRC talking points on AUKUS. All getting fairly heated. abc.net.au/news/2022-04-2…
April 29, 2022
Australian Financial Review • The AFR View • April 28, 2022 • afr.com
Labor has no real economic plan
Labor’s decision to launch its economic plan on a day when it would be eclipsed by the big news of a significant jump in inflation signals the party’s disengagement from the real economic picture.
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Cameron Kusher@cmkusher
This is a really interesting view that poor productivity and income growth is the fault of the party that has been in opposition for the past decade. afr.com/policy/economy…
April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Nick Evershed, Andy Ball, Josh Nicholas, Stephanie Tran • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Pork-o-meter: tracking Australian election spending announcements
We are tracking all announcements from Coalition and Labor MPs and candidates throughout the campaign, and which seats and states the party leaders are visiting. You can also search to see how much your electorate is getting so far
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The Guardian • Jordyn Beazley • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
‘This isn’t safe’: NSW renters fight twin battles against mould and landlords
The Greens want increased protections for tenants to ensure homes are mould-free and have adequate waterproofing
The Guardian • Tamsin Rose • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
Buyers warned about rushing into government’s First Home Guarantee scheme
Predicted rate rises and falls in property values pose risks to those considering loans with a 5% deposit, experts say
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ABC News • Stephen Dziedzic, Evan Wasuka, Iris Zhao • April 29, 2022 • abc.net.au
Leaked documents reveal Chinese company's aviation plans for Solomon Islands to become a 'regional hub'
Documents from 2019 reveal one of China's largest defence and aerospace companies promised to upgrade dozens of airstrips in Solomon Islands as part of a plan to transform the Pacific Islands country into an "aeronautical hub" for the region.
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Stephen Dziedzic@stephendziedzic
The ABC has obtained a 2019 MoU signed by Solomon Islands and a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned defence/aviation giant AVIC. It lays out an ambitious plan to transform Solomon Islands into an “aviation hub” - but nothing has yet happened on the ground abc.net.au/news/2022-04-2…
April 29, 2022
Australian Financial Review • Andrew Tillett • April 29, 2022 • afr.com
Australia ‘squandered’ good ties with Pacific: former spy chief
One-time security mandarin Nick Warner says China had been looking for a military base in the region since 2015.
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The Australian • MAX MADDISON, SARAH ISON • April 29, 2022 • theaustralian.com.au
PM’s laser-sharp focus on battle of the broadcast
On the dock of a shipyard in Cairns, Scott Morrison falls into the rhythm of his press conference script.
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Samantha Maiden@samanthamaiden
Interesting article on how Scott Morrison is better at campaigning and cameramen get annoyed ⁦@AlboMP⁩ not “doing things for camera”
My own view: doesn’t mean ⁦@AlboMP⁩ won’t win, simply because of ‘its time’ factor. theaustralian.com.au/nation/politic…
April 29, 2022
The Guardian • Gabrielle Jackson, Lenore Taylor, Mike Ticher, Miles Herbert, Camilla Hannan, Miles Martignoni • April 29, 2022 • theguardian.com
How will the cost of living crisis influence the election campaign? – with Lenore Taylor
Why aren’t we hearing from people suffering from the cost of living crisis in this election campaign?
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Jane Lee@JaneSYLee
Where is rising inflation hitting hardest? @lenoretaylor @mikewsc1 and @gabriellecj discuss how this will influence the campaign on today's Full Story #Auspol22 theguardian.com/australia-news…
April 29, 2022

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