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Central Kentucky financial advisor evaluates bank failures

A central Kentucky financial advisor doesn’t anticipate two U.S. bank failures will signal concerns among area banks in the Commonwealth.

WEKU

How can Australia pay $368 billion for new submarines? Some of the money will be created from thin air

Australia’s decision to buy three nuclear-powered submarines and build another eight is so expensive that, for the A$268 billion to $368 billion price tag, we could give a million dollars to every resident of Geelong, or Hobart, or Wollongong.

The Conversation

Final verdict in Plutus tax scheme’s mammoth trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.

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Final verdict in 'Ben Hur' tax scheme's marathon trial

Almost 11 months after the trial began in the NSW Supreme Court, the last remaining person accused of conspiring against the Commonwealth has learned his fate.

AAP

Sports wagering proponents hoping to rally more votes in the next week or so

When lawmakers return to Frankfort on March 29th, a substantial issue remains on their legislative plate. That is, whether or not to legalize sports wagering across the Commonwealth.

WEKU

Dumfriesshire's Commonwealth Village organising week-long history trail competition

The fun will culminate in Super Saturday, with Eastriggs Community Group hoping to raise enough money for a defibrillator

Daily Record

Farmers 'jack of waiting' for compensation after federal court ruling on unlawful live cattle export ban

Three years after a federal court ruled a live cattle export ban unlawful, farmers say they are yet to see a dollar and have accused the federal government of intentionally delaying compensation.

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Victoria to seek federal funding for state-owned energy rebirth

The Victorian government has suggested the Commonwealth could be a co-investor behind the revival of the State Electricity Commission.

The New Daily

Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education Reacts to Call for Higher Ed Review

The president of the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education characterizes a state Senate resolution as an A-to-Z evaluation of higher education across the Commonwealth.

WEKU

NT Supreme Court dismisses appeal by 'sovereign tribal man' who claimed he was not subject to the law

David Alan Cole was charged with multiple offences related to an anti-vaccination protest in Darwin, but argued the case could not proceed because Commonwealth and Northern Territory laws don't apply to him.

ABC News

Kentucky Senate acts to preserve coal-fired power plants

The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation focused on preserving coal-fired power plants across the Commonwealth.

WEKU

Empires of ice: how Edmund Hillary’s Antarctic adventure 65 years ago helped loosen NZ’s colonial ties to Britain

When the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition ended on March 2, 1958, it marked what many called the last great adventure possible on Earth: an overland crossing of the Antarctic continent.

The Conversation

Career public servant sacked over 'sophisticated' JobSeeker fraud

His deceit cost the Commonwealth nearly $4000 and resulted in "a significant fall from grace".

The Canberra Times

Kentucky-Taiwan connection highlighted in the state Senate

The ties between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an East Asian country have been put on full display at the Frankfort Capitol. It came Friday when Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Bi-khim Hsiao addressed the Kentucky Senate.

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Federal government blocks access to Darwin Port advice given to Prime Minister's office, citing national security risks

The federal government has refused to release advice given to the prime minister's office about possible "paths forward" for the Darwin Port on the grounds it could "cause damage to the defence of the Commonwealth".

The Conversation

The 1967 referendum was the most successful in Australia's history. But what it can tell us about 2023 is complicated

This article references antiquated language when referring to First Nations people. It also mentions names and has images of people who may have passed away.

ABC News

Federal Court releases documents detailing claims about controversial Defence torture-resistance training program

New details of a controversial military torture-resistance program are on the public record after ABC Investigations asked the Federal Court to overturn a suppression order on documents examining the techniques.

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High Court to hear challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax, determine if levy is unconstitutional

Victoria charges electric vehicle users by how much they travel under a law the High Court is being urged to strike out on the basis the state does not have the power to impose the charge.

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Private-public partnership proposed to boost KY healthcare worker numbers

Louisville Representative Ken Fleming calls it “an unprecedented approach.” He’s talking about legislation filed to address the ongoing healthcare worker shortage across the Commonwealth.

AAP

Teal MP to keep Sally Rugg employed for next fortnight

Teal MP Monique Ryan and the Commonwealth of Australia have agreed to keep political staffer Sally Rugg employed for two weeks while they enter mediation.

AAP

Top-level talks on remedy for rising health care costs

Anthony Albanese wants federal, state and territory healthcare systems to work together better but faces calls from leaders to increase Commonwealth spending.

ABC News

Australia misses another deadline to implement international anti-torture treaty

Australia misses another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country's three largest states accused of dragging their feet and bickering with the Commonwealth over funding.

Birmingham Post

Birmingham 2022 Festival 'added £100m to region's economy' - report

Newly published reports are out today into the economic and cultural impact of last year's companion arts festival to the 2022 Commonwealth Games

The Independent UK

Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show ‘mischief-making’ slammed by Tory ex-minister

The criticism came as the Duke of Sussex gave a series of bombshell interviews to promote his controversial memoirs.

Daily Mirror

What Prince Harry and Meghan said in Oprah interview as he denies making 'royal racist' claim

In his latest TV interview, a sit down with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry is asked about the shocking racism allegations he made during his and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview

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