Politics, election latest: Lift defence spending to 5pc of GDP: Gina Rinehart tells major parties
Australia's richest person has called on both major parties to dramatically increase their defence commitments, saying 'we urgently need to do more to defend Australians'.
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Labor knew of Russian request for Indonesia base access in March
The Albanese government was aware before the election campaign started of a Russian request to use Indonesian airfields for long-range military aircraft only 1300km from Darwin.
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Climate 200 founder launches desperate 11th hour $1m cash grab from donors
Millionaire activist and Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes à Court has launched a last-ditch plea for almost a $1m cash in the final days of the campaign, with the futures of four teal independents hanging in the balance.
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