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Defence Minister joins PM in attack on ALP who they say are 'looking to appease' China.
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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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‘Very dangerous’ thunderstorms, worst rain ‘in decades’ as flood risk mounts
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has warned southeast Queensland residents to 'stay connected', with thunderstorms approaching Brisbane that could add to rainfall totals of above 400mm for the weekend and exacerbate floods.
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