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Your morning Briefing: Billions for major projects must roll on

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Hello readers. A landmark report says major projects must be replicated on a rolling basis, and Canadian fugitives died in ‘suicide by gunfire’.

Traffic chaos in the western suburbs on the Westgate Freeway as seen from Grieve Parade, Brooklyn. Picture: Mark Stewart
Traffic chaos in the western suburbs on the Westgate Freeway as seen from Grieve Parade, Brooklyn. Picture: Mark Stewart

Billions for big projects must roll on

A $200bn ­investment pipeline in major projects over the next five years must be replicated on a rolling basis, a landmark report warns.

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lucas fowler, the killers and the boat
lucas fowler, the killers and the boat

‘Suicides by gunfire’

Two Canadian teens suspected of killing Lucas Fowler and his American girlfriend Deese died in “suicides by gunfire”, police say.

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Berejiklian vows to run on

Gladys Berejiklian plans run again in 2023, slapping down ministers keen for her job amid backlash over new abortion laws.

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China has vowed to take action after protesters shut down Hong Kong's airport yesterday. Picture: AP
China has vowed to take action after protesters shut down Hong Kong's airport yesterday. Picture: AP

‘No mercy’: China vows crackdown

China says the “first signs of terrorism are starting to appear” as protesters closed the airport and prepare to stage an “eye for an eye” sit-in today.

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Australian actor John Jarratt arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING
Australian actor John Jarratt arrives at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, Tuesday, July 2, 2019. (AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi) NO ARCHIVING

When #MeToo goes too far

Laws introduced to help victims of rape are silencing evidence that may be crucial to defendants. Deborah Cornwall reports.

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Paine on Waugh path to series win

One of these men was the last to captain the Australian team to an Ashes win in England; the other hopes to be the next, writes Peter Lalor.

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Kudelka’s view

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Jason Gagliardi

Jason Gagliardi is the engagement editor and a columnist at The Australian, who got his start at The Courier-Mail in Brisbane. He was based for 25 years in Hong Kong and Bangkok. His work has been featured in publications including Time, the Sunday Telegraph Magazine (UK), Colors, Playboy, Sports Illustrated, Harpers Bazaar and Roads & Kingdoms, and his travel writing won Best Asean Travel Article twice at the ASEANTA Awards.

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