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Jade GailbergerFederal politics reporter

Jade Gailberger is a political reporter based in the Canberra Press Gallery. She has reported on federal politics since 2018, and has covered several state and federal elections. Jade’s previous roles include city editor and environment reporter at The Advertiser.

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(FILES) A file photo taken on May 9, 2019 shows an Australian Army M1A1 Abrams main battle tank firing a round at a target during Excercise Chong Ju, a live fire demonstration showcasing the army's joint combined arms capabilities, at the Puckapunyal Military Base some 100 kilometres north of Melbourne. - Australia launched its biggest defence shakeup in decades on April 24, 2023, vowing to turn a military that is "no longer fit for purpose" into a fighting force that could deter China or any would-be foe. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

‘Disappointed’: Victoria bears brunt of defence project cuts

A high-level decision to cancel four Victorian defence projects has come under fire, with concerns about the future of bases in the state as focus turns to the north.

Victoria

Govt silent on budget as Victoria’s tax slug revealed

The Andrews government won’t say if next month’s budget will include new or higher taxes after revelations Victorians are being hit with the highest taxes per capita in the nation.

Victoria

St Kilda legend Danny Frawley died when his car hit a tree in 2019. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘We must act now’: Frawley and Tuck families’ big hope

Relatives of late AFL footballers Danny Frawley and Shane Tuck want more support for the Australian Sports Brain Bank to research repeated head trauma.

Victoria

Generic photo of a pharmacist taking medicine from shelf at a pharmacy. Picture: iStock

Cheaper medicine deal for millions of Aussies

The cost of buying prescription medicines will be halved for six million people but could lead to a Hunger Games situation of people stocking up while others miss out.

Police & Courts

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA-NewsWire Photos, MARCH 03, 2023. Federal Court. Sally Rugg (blue jacket) heads into court ahead of the continuing case of unfair work hours against her former employer Federal MP Monique Ryan. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Ian Currie

Monique Ryan’s former chief of staff turns on Albanese

Sally Rugg’s explosive unfair dismissal case against her Teal MP boss has shifted its focus onto the Prime Minister.

Your SayNational

Members from Australiaâs Federation Guard participate in the march past during the Turkish international service at Gallipoli, Turkey. *** Local Caption *** On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25 April 1915 and throughout the Gallipoli campaign, but every one of our servicewomen and men who have served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. We reflect on their great courage, discipline and self-sacrifice in choosing a life of service to their country. The Anzac spirit lives on in the hearts and minds of all Australians as we acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who contributed so much in shaping the identity of this proud nation. Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel across Australia and serving around the world will commemorate Anzac Day through dawn services and commemorative services. In Australia, ADF personnel will support the Australian War Memorial services as well as services in each capital city and dozens of smaller cities and towns. Overseas, ADF personnel will also support services at Gallipoli in Turkey, Villers-Bretonneux in France as well as services in the Middle East and across the Indo-Pacific.

‘Tricky politics’: Defence review timing slammed

The PM’s defence review has been criticised as “tone-deaf” and out of touch after it was released on Anzac Day eve. See why.

UpdatedNational

Exercise Silicon Brolga at Townsville Field Training Area at High Range. An Australian Army soldier from the 3rd Combat Engineer Regiment, clears a compound during an explosive urban breaching serial at Townsville Field Training Area, Queensland. Picture: Defence Media.

‘Groundless claims’: China blasts Aussie military review

The Chinese Foreign Ministry has delivered a pointed message for Australia and its allies in response to the Defence Strategic Review.

Geelong

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 24: The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Richard Marles, Minister for Defence Industry, Pat Conroy, and the Chief of the Defence Force, General Angus Campbell hold a press conference after releasing the Defense Strategic Review at Parliament House Canberra. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman

City loses defence deal

The second phase of Geelong’s multi-billion dollar howitzer program will be scrapped, after the government’s landmark defence review found the weapons would not provide enough range or lethality.

ExclusiveNews

Australian flag at half mast in respect fo the Queens passing but Indigenous flags full mast on Town Hall. Picture: David Caird

Shock number of people failing Aussie citizenship test

One particular issue is stumping people who are taking the test to become an Australian citizen, with new data showing more than 80 are failing each week.

News

Senator Lidia Thorpe announces she is resigning from the Greens and moving to the cross bench at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, February 6, 2023. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Albanese calls for Thorpe ‘incidents’ to stop

The Prime Minister has further condemned Senator Lidia Thorpe’s behaviour after her estranged father called her a “racist person”.

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