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Billionaire Adrian Portelli's expansion plans for his subscription-based lottery business LMCT, including moving into the UK market and opening branded petrol stations
The articles cover billionaire Adrian Portelli's plans to expand his subscription-based lottery business LMCT, both in Australia and the UK. Key points of consensus are that Portelli has set up a UK a...
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- Billionaire Adrian Portelli, 33, is laying the groundwork to launch his LMCT business into the United Kingdom as part of a business expansion that includes branded petrol stations and kiosks in shopping centres across Australia
- Portelli has set up a London outpost for his LMCT+ business, originally called Powerball Portelli Ltd before changing its name to XClusive Tech Ltd, similar to the Australian company that operates LMCT
- Portelli's LMCT business in Australia uses legal loopholes in state gambling regulations to avoid strict regulations that cover wagering and raffle businesses, except in South Australia where it was found to be running an illegal lottery
Trump pressures Republican Senate Leader Thune to pass the 'Save America Act', a sweeping election reform bill
The articles cover the ongoing tension between former President Trump and Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune over the 'Save America Act', a sweeping election reform bill that would impose ne...
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- Donald Trump delivered a blunt message for Thune to reporters outside the White House, saying 'He's got to be a leader'
- The Senate does not have the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster rule and vote on the bill outright
- The Save America Act would include provisions such as a requirement to provide documented proof of US citizenship to register to vote and a voter ID requirement
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame losing speaking engagements due to controversy over pro-Palestinian chant
The articles cover former Australian of the Year Grace Tame losing speaking engagements for the rest of the year due to a 'smear campaign' following her participation in a protest where she led a chan...
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- Grace Tame stated she will not be speaking at any more events for the rest of the year, citing a 'smear campaign' against her
- Tame led a chant of 'globalise the intifada' at a protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, which drew criticism from some Jewish groups
- The Australian Jewish Association called for Tame's appearance at an International Women's Day event in Bendigo to be cancelled, but the organizer declined the request
Victorian government plans to make home sellers pay for building and pest inspections
The Victorian government has announced plans to introduce a mandatory scheme where home sellers must pay for building and pest inspections, rather than buyers. The government says this will save buyer...
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- The Victorian government plans to introduce a mandatory scheme where home sellers must pay for building and pest inspections, rather than buyers
- The government says this will save buyers money and make the home buying process simpler and more affordable
- The government plans to model the scheme on a similar one in the ACT, where vendors must pay for inspections before a sale
Hawthorn footballers Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald arrested in the US for trespassing
The articles report that Hawthorn footballers Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA in November 2022 for criminal trespass while on a scissor lift. Moore initially...
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- Dylan Moore and Connor Macdonald were arrested in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA for criminal trespass
- The pair were detained by police while on a scissor lift about 8 feet (2.5 metres) off the ground
- Moore was initially hit with a more serious misdemeanour drug paraphernalia charge, but it was later dismissed
PSG beat Chelsea 5-2 in Champions League last-16 first leg
The articles cover the Champions League last-16 first leg match between PSG and Chelsea, which PSG won 5-2. The key turning point was a mistake by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen that led to PSG's ...
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- PSG won the match 5-2
- Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jörgensen made a mistake that led to PSG's third goal, scored by Vitinha
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia scored two late goals for PSG
Arrests made in Queensland over use of banned pro-Palestinian phrases
The articles cover the topic of arrests made in Queensland, Australia over the use of two banned pro-Palestinian phrases - 'from the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada'. The new hate speech...
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- Two protesters were arrested in Brisbane, Queensland on March 15, 2023 for using the phrase 'from the river to the sea'
- The phrase 'from the river to the sea' and 'globalise the intifada' have been banned in Queensland under new hate speech laws that went into effect the same day
- The new laws carry penalties of up to 2 years in prison for using the banned phrases in a way that could 'menace, harass or offend'
Investigation into potential corruption related to Australia's unlawful robodebt scheme
The articles cover an investigation by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) into potential corruption related to Australia's unlawful robodebt scheme. The NACC found two former public servan...
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- Two former public servants, Mark Withnell and Serena Wilson, were found to have engaged in serious corrupt conduct by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)
- The NACC cleared former prime minister Scott Morrison and four other individuals of any corrupt conduct
- The NACC said it could not refer Withnell and Wilson for prosecution due to a lack of admissible evidence
Newborn baby found abandoned in suburban yard in Melbourne, Australia
Multiple news articles report that a newborn baby was found abandoned in the backyard of a home in Keilor Downs, Melbourne, Australia, on Thursday morning. The baby and a 22-year-old woman from a near...
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- A newborn baby was found in the backyard of a home in Keilor Downs, Melbourne, Australia
- The baby and a 22-year-old woman from a nearby address were taken to the hospital for treatment
- Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident
Former Australian rules footballer Barry Cable accused of sexually abusing girls in the 1960s-1980s
Multiple news articles cover the child sexual abuse trial of former Australian rules football player Barry Cable. Cable, now 82, is accused of sexually abusing several young girls in the 1960s-1980s, ...
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- Barry Cable, 82, is on trial accused of sexually abusing a young girl under the age of 13 in Perth in the late 1960s
- Four women have given evidence at the trial accusing Cable of sexual abuse when they were children
- Cable was considered a champion footballer, winning VFL premierships with North Melbourne and inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame
SA Liberal candidate Carston Woodhouse removed from election following controversial comments
Several news articles report that Carston Woodhouse, the Liberal Party candidate for the South Australian state electorate of Wright, was removed from his candidacy following controversial comments he...
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- Carston Woodhouse was the Liberal Party candidate for the seat of Wright in the upcoming South Australian state election
- Woodhouse made comments on a podcast opposing same-sex marriage, describing feminism as 'demonic', and questioning 'what demonic realms' have been opened up by accepting homosexuality
- South Australian Liberal leader Ashton Hurn initially said Woodhouse would remain the candidate despite not sharing his views, but later confirmed he was no longer running for the party
Disaster relief payments expanded in Northern Territory due to floods
The articles cover the expansion of disaster relief payments in the Northern Territory due to recent flooding in the region. Key consensus facts include the availability of immediate relief payments, ...
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- Immediate relief payments of up to $611 per adult and $309 per child are available to residents of Katherine, Beswick and Jilkminggan
- Temporary accommodation grants of $1,160 are also available
- Residents of Litchfield and Coomalie local government areas are now also eligible for disaster assistance payments
Search for missing Chinese backpackers in Queensland, Australia results in recovery of two bodies
The articles report that two bodies have been found in the search for two Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwaters in the Gympie region of Queensland, Australia. The 26-year-old man and 23-...
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- Police have recovered two bodies in a search for Chinese backpackers who went missing in floodwater in the Gympie region in Queensland
- The 26-year-old man and 23-year-old woman were driving from Brisbane to the North Burnett region on Tuesday
- Their silver Subaru Forester was discovered in floodwater on Kilkivan Tansey Road, near McArthur Road, on Wednesday afternoon
Multiple drowning incidents at beaches and rivers in New South Wales, Australia
The articles cover multiple drowning incidents that have occurred in different locations in New South Wales, Australia. The key event is the drowning of a British couple at an unpatrolled beach in She...
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- Two people, a 66-year-old man and a 64-year-old woman, drowned at Shellharbour Beach South, an unpatrolled beach south of Wollongong
- Three members of the public pulled the couple from the water and performed CPR, but they were unable to be revived
- A man and a woman died after a boat capsized on the Clarence River bar at Yamba on the NSW North Coast, while a third person was taken to the hospital
Boil water alert issued for Darwin, Australia due to flooding at main water supply dam
Multiple ABC News articles report that a boil water alert has been issued for Darwin, Australia due to flooding that overwhelmed the pumping equipment at the city's main water supply, the Darwin River...
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- A boil water alert was issued for Darwin, Australia after pumping equipment at the Darwin River Dam was overwhelmed by flash flooding
- The Darwin River Dam, which supplies about 85% of drinking water for Greater Darwin's 150,000 residents, was at over 110% capacity due to heavy rainfall
- Residents were urged to reduce water usage and to use cooled boiled water or bottled water for drinking, preparing food, preparing baby formula, and brushing teeth
Dispute between Hungary and Ukraine over seized cash and gold from Ukrainian bank employees
The articles cover an ongoing dispute between Hungary and Ukraine over the seizure of around $115 million and 9 kg of gold from a Ukrainian bank transfer through Hungary. Hungarian authorities detaine...
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- Hungary seized around $115 million and 9 kg of gold from a Ukrainian bank transfer
- Seven Ukrainian nationals were detained by Hungarian authorities during the transfer
- The seized cash included $40 million and 35 million euros
Aftermath of Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
The articles cover the aftermath of Iran's attacks on the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly targeting the city of Dubai. There is consensus that Iran has launched over 1,000 missiles and drones...
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- Iran has fired more than 1,000 missiles and drones at the UAE, with the vast majority being intercepted
- At least 6 people have been killed and 122 wounded in the UAE due to Iran's attacks
- The UAE has a large expat population, making up around 90% of its 11 million residents
Alleged defamation by former Carlton president Luke Sayers against his estranged wife Cate Sayers
The articles cover a defamation dispute between former Carlton president Luke Sayers and his estranged wife Cate Sayers. An explicit photo briefly appeared on Luke Sayers' X account in 2025, leading t...
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- Luke Sayers allegedly told the AFL in a statutory declaration that his estranged wife Cate Sayers was 'mentally disturbed' and had posted an explicit photo of his penis on his X account
- An explicit photo of a penis briefly appeared on Luke Sayers' X account in January 2025, tagging a senior executive at health insurance giant Bupa
- The AFL's integrity unit investigation and an internal process at Carlton both found Sayers was not responsible for posting the photo, that his account had been 'compromised' and he had not breached any rules
The strategic importance of Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal and its potential role in the US-Iran conflict
The articles all highlight the strategic importance of Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal, which handles around 90% of the country's crude oil exports. The terminal is seen as a crucial asset for the Ir...
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- Kharg Island is located about 25 km off the coast of Iran in the Persian Gulf
- Kharg Island handles approximately 90% of Iran's crude oil exports
- Oil from Iran's major oil fields is transported to Kharg Island via pipeline before being loaded onto tankers
Teenage boy killed and two others injured in car crash into underpass in Ipswich, Queensland
Two news articles report on a tragic car accident that occurred in Ipswich, Queensland on Wednesday night. A car carrying three teenage boys crashed into an underpass, resulting in the death of a 16-y...
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- A car carrying three youths crashed into an underpass in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, about 9pm on Wednesday
- A 16-year-old boy from Redbank Plains, who was a passenger in the rear seat, suffered life-threatening injuries and later died at the hospital
- The 17-year-old driver from Collingwood Park and another 16-year-old passenger from Redbank Plains were also injured and taken to the hospital