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Bulletins — 2026-08-05
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The Labor government has unveiled a fix for the controversial 'widow tax' following backlash over negative gearing. They're also consulting on new measures regarding affordable housing and changes to capital gains tax. In another political development, Tony Burke has delayed a speech that was expected to announce migration cuts, despite internal disputes within Labor over the matter.
In a surprising statement, former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd criticised One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for lacking solutions to national issues while expressing support for AUKUS submarines.
On the legal front, current and former Aboriginal community police officers have filed a class action alleging racism and underpayment while with the NT Police.
In sports news, Sportsbet and TAB deny allegations of offering drugs and escorts as inducements to gamblers.
In health news, researchers are investigating breastmilk's potential to protect babies from deadly respiratory infections, and in local news, more than one thousand five hundred children in Brisbane are now reported as experiencing homelessness.
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Sport
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In a bold move, several AFL clubs are pushing back against a controversial memo from the league warning them against resting players in the final round. Coaches say they will not adhere to this directive, despite potential sanctions.
In other news, North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson expresses satisfaction over a handshake agreement to extend his contract, even as the team faces a season without finals.
Meanwhile, the New South Wales rugby league side has announced Matt King as the new State of Origin coach following the departure of Laurie Daley.
And in women's soccer, the Wests Tigers owners have stepped up to support the Central Coast Mariners' women's team, enabling their participation in the upcoming A-League competition.
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