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Clive Palmer-scale political donations to be blocked under new electoral spending caps

Candidates to receive $5 per vote from public funding, while parties and independents will receive $30,000 per MP and $15,000 per senator each

The Guardian - AU

Inside the ‘culture war’ ripping through the heart of Manchester United

Even as United have faced turbulent times on the pitch in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, support for the manager has remained consistent at Old Trafford. The toxicity has come from elsewhere and explains why football is becoming more divided, writes Miguel Delaney

The Independent UK

Green light for Palmer to build biggest car museum

Mining magnate Clive Palmer has received approval to build Australia's biggest car museum near Brisbane just weeks after the project appeared to have stalled.

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Are Australia’s public transport discounts for seniors too generous? Are they fair?

School and tertiary students receive concessions, but their fares are still more than three times those offered to seniors in some states

The Guardian - AU

Unfriendly fire: famous fights and sledges between Australian politicians supposedly on the same side

Faction v faction or just a personality clash, some of Auspol’s most unforgettable spats have been between members of the same party

The Guardian - AU

The week in parliament: ‘ambassador’ Bill sets tongues wagging and a ministerial audition goes horribly wrong

Shorten reportedly approached to become French envoy, tensions on Gaza spill over, and Matt Keogh creates a government-size headache over military recruitment

The Guardian - AU

‘We live in hope’: Arsenal fans full of pride whatever league finale brings

Supporters understand their club is on an upward trajectory on and off the field and are determined to enjoy the ride

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Labor’s Don Farrell accuses teal independents of hypocrisy over political donations

The special minister of state claims some cross-benchers ‘agree with banning big money, just not theirs’

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Push to outlaw mega donations, Trump’s money woes, social media giants put on notice

Independents want to outlaw large gifts of more than $1.5m; eSafety commissioner issues notices about terror material

The Guardian - AU

Independents move to ban mega donations in far-reaching political transparency overhaul

Crossbenchers including the Greens and the Jacqui Lambie Network back proposal that would ban $1.5m-plus donations and tighten the definition of gifts but does not include spending caps

The Guardian - AU

Australian Billionaire Revives Dream To Build Titanic Replica

Discover how Australian billionaire Clive Palmer plans to recreate the iconic Titanic, offering a unique blend of nostalgia and modern luxury for passengers.

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Full steam ahead, again, for Palmer's Titanic dream

Clive Palmer's pipe dream to sail a replica Titanic from the UK to the US is no longer on ice, according to the mercurial mining magnate.

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Clive Palmer says Labor’s plan to cap political donations would silence ‘diversity of ideas’

Mining billionaire warns government against pursuing laws that would prevent him from continuing to spend millions in support of his electoral ambitions

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Clive Palmer appeals to high court to halt criminal proceedings over alleged fraud and dishonesty

Billionaire is fighting prosecutions by Asic involving his Leisure Coolum resort and his company Mineralogy

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Muslim leaders boycott state dinners, businessman visa case, Palmer claims anti-vaccine mandate ‘victory’

Peak bodies have rejected invitations to iftar dinners in anger at Gaza response

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Palmer loses appeals in resort, election fraud cases

Queensland's Court of Appeal has dismissed applications by Clive Palmer and his Coolum resort relating to charges before Brisbane Magistrates Court.

The Guardian - AU

Australian political donations: here’s who gave the most in 2022-23

Latest Australian Electoral Commission figures give voters insights into how much each party, or candidate, is getting and who they’re receiving it from

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The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: top political donors revealed; Nikki Haley targets age of rivals; and toddler rescued from Hello Kitty claw machine

Clive Palmer once again tops list of political donors with $7.1m given to UAP while major parties report $210.7m total

The Guardian - AU

Clive Palmer’s mining company tops political donors list again as Liberals beat Labor on receipts

Political donations for previous financial year, released by the AEC, show major parties received $210.7m in donations and other receipts

AAP

Palmer's nephew 'waives' rights due to Bulgaria exile

A judge has found Clive Palmer's nephew has given up his right to attend his own trial for contempt of court through his decision to move overseas.

AAP

Dutton is Australia's least trusted MP: Roy Morgan

Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is Australia's least trusted politician, according to a Roy Morgan poll.

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Gerry Harvey, Or The Demon Possessing Him, Reckons Raising Prices Will Beat Inflation

Gerry Harvey, the co-founder of Harvey Norman, publicly shared that he believes businesses should continue raising prices. What a tool.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann testifies in defamation lawsuit; Israel-Hamas ceasefire delayed; and Christmas gifts under $50

Former Liberal staffer’s defamation lawsuit against Network Ten in its second day

AAP

Palmer drops Qld appeal against coal mine refusal

Clive Palmer's mining company will have to pay costs after dropping its second attempt to overturn a licence refusal for a proposed $6.5 billion coal project.

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