An aggressive team of foreign spies targeting influential Australians has recruited a top politician, revealed Australia’s spy chief. The espionage ring has raised concerns about national security and potential information leaks. In other news, Lidia Thorpe faces criticism for using inappropriate language, the Matildas book a trip to Paris, and the electricity industry undergoes a proposed shake-up that could benefit consumers financially.
The ongoing investigation into the alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies is examined, shedding light on the strained relationship between law enforcement and the LGBTQ+ community. Additionally, concerns are raised about Airbnb’s impact on the housing crisis, with data indicating that short-term rentals comprise a small percentage of total properties.
Renowned artist Laurie Anderson discusses her AI experiment aimed at engaging in conversations with her late partner, Lou Reed. Meanwhile, the South Australian government labels Snowtown murder accomplice Mark Haydon as dysfunctional and dangerous, and former senator Derryn Hinch considers running for Melbourne mayor. In lighter news, a pothole near Orange claimed to be Australia’s largest is finally fixed.
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