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Incoming governor-general Sam Mostyn has likened Australia Day to 'invasion day', triggering accusations Anthony Albanese had appointed an 'activist' as the King's representative.
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US casino giant Bally’s Corp in 11th-hour bid to rescue ailing Star
The offer from the Rhode Island-based gambling, betting and entertainment company would inject $250m into Star and open the possibility that its expertise in turning around failing casinos could save the debt-ridden Australian operation.
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PM’s warning for insurance firms as storms, worst rain ‘in decades’ raise flood risk, ‘trap’ Dutton
Anthony Albanese has pledged to 'hold insurance companies to account' and Peter Dutton says he's trapped at home by rising waters with 'very dangerous' thunderstorms set to add to rainfall totals of above 450mm for the weekend.
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