Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff will seek snap election if no confidence vote passes
A no confidence motion is gaining momentum which could force Jeremy Rockliff to resign - however the Tasmanian Premier has threatened a snap election should it pass parliament.
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Possible links to organised crime investigated in Brisbane arson
Queensland police are investigating possible organised crime links to the total destruction of a vape store in an alleged arson attack early on Thursday in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley.
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Russia investigates capture of Australian, hits ‘hostile’ diplomacy
Taking aim at Australia’s ‘Russophobic policy’, Russian diplomats have made their first acknowledgment of Australian mercenary Oscar Jenkins’ capture.
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