Your afternoon Briefing: Racing Victoria charges trainer Darren Weir

Good afternoon, readers. Star trainer Darren Weir charged by Racing Victoria and the biggest donors to political parties revealed.

Good afternoon, readers. Star trainer Darren Weir’s license is now in jeopardy and the biggest donors to political parties are revealed.

Darren Weir leaves Racing Victoria after being summoned to appear. Picture: Tony Gough

Racing Vic charges Weir

Darren Weir has been charged by Racing Victoria with the star trainer’s license in jeopardy and his horses at risk of being barred from running.

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Big political donors revealed

The Australian Electoral Commission has released data on how much the nation’s political parties received last year in donations and from who.

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06/07/18 MUP chief executive Louise Adler. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Powerhouse to dusty old outfit

This week’s events at Melbourne University Press show the disconnect between academia and the real world, writes Jack the Insider.

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POOL PHOTOS FOR FAIRFAX AND AAP - PLEASE EMAIL ON -Commissioner Kenneth Hayne and Treasurer Josh Frydenberg with the final report from the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, at Parliament House in Canberra. Picture Kym Smith

FSU shut out of Hayne lockup

The Financial Sector Union has been refused entry to Monday’s bank inquiry lockup despite a green light for other groups.

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A new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter taxis to it's hanger at Williamtown RAAF base, Monday, December 10, 2018. The Minister for Defence, the Hon Christopher Pyne MP officially welcomed Australia's first two F-35A Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to the RAAF Base Williamtown. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman) NO ARCHIVING

New jets can’t shoot straight

Stealth jets bought by the Australian Defence Force still have an “unacceptable” level of gun accuracy, according to a new report.

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Partens have shown their support for Steve Warner, who's been stood down as principal of Manor Lakes College. Picture: Supplied

Outcry as principal stood down

Parents have thrown their support behind Steve Warner, who was stood down after video emerged which appears to show him dragging a student.