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Brisbane should learn lessons of Australian Open’s success

It’s always tough for governments to justify spending money on sporting venues. Yet, long-term thinking and the best option for leaving a legacy should be factored into the plans for Brisbane’s Olympic stadium.

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The dire state of Victoria’s economy is catching up with premier Daniel Andrews’ successor, Jacinta Allan.

The latest Resolve Political Monitor survey, published in The Age on Friday, recorded a six percentage point collapse in Labor’s primary vote over the past two months. It now rests at 22 per cent, compared with 42 per cent for a Coalition opposition that has done little to inspire voter confidence in recent years.

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