![]() Albanese cautioned the interviewer, Steve Austin, not to accept the Coalition’s rhetoric on the topic: The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, also took aim “a low-rent attempt by the Coalition” to whip up a scare campaign about migration, during his interview with ABC Radio Brisbane this afternoon.Īlbanese was asked what his plan was for housing for arriving migrants. PM cautions accepting Coalition ‘scare campaign’ rhetoric on migration levels The AFL is also expected to announce its support for a yes vote on the Indigenous voice to parliament in the coming days. Proponents of a later grand final start time argue the potential TV ratings spike is worth breaking tradition for. Last year’s fixture between Geelong and Sydney was held in the afternoon in front of more than 100,000 people at the MCG. ![]() In 2020 Covid restrictions forced the grand final to move to an evening time slot at the Gabba in Brisbane, and then a twilight time slot in 2021 at Perth’s Optus Stadium. There had been speculation this year’s grand final could move to a twilight slot of around 4pm but fans and senior AFL figures kept their support behind a day final. The incoming chief executive, Andrew Dill, had indicated his support for a day grand final. Outgoing boss Gillon McLachlan said the time of the grand final would continue to be reviewed to “deliver the best possible game experience, both for fans at the ground and for the millions watching the broadcast”. The health emergency declaration follows long-term frustration about heavy trucks driving through suburban streets around Footscray, even after a curfew was introduced in 2015.Īdolescent asthma rates in the City of Maribyrnong are 50% higher than the state average, and the hospital admission rate is 70% higher than the Australian average for those aged between three and 19. ![]() “Council believes this is in part due to the exhaust from heavy trucks, which contains particulate matter, being blown directly into resident’s homes day in and day out from morning to night,” it said in a statement. Maribyrnong city council, which takes in Footscray in the city’s inner western suburbs, announced the declaration on Wednesday, claiming rates of illness in the municipality due to pollution “considerably exceed the Australian average”. Maribyrnong city council declares pollution health emergencyĪ “health emergency” has been declared by a Melbourne council, which claims residents are suffering above-average rates of hospitalisations for certain conditions partly due to a surge in road trains on its suburban streets. The Miles Franklin long-list was announced, and included 11 Australian novelists. The AFL has decided against a twilight grand final, confirming the 2023 decider will be held at the traditional time of 2.30pm AEST on 30 September at the MCG. The Falls festival will not ring in 2024, with organisers announcing the national New Year’s event will take a year off to recalibrate. Sydney recorded a new low in rental listings, with the number of new listings falling 17% month-on-month in April on – the lowest it has been in a decade. The former Liberal shadow attorney general Julian Leeser said the voice referendum wording was “a stumbling block” for some to vote yes. The shadow treasurer, Angus Taylor, was at the National Press Club and rejected suggestions the opposition rhetoric on migrants had emboldened fascists. The truck driver was charged earlier today. Some of the injured children involved in yesterday’s collision between a school bus and a truck will have to undergo amputations. India’s prime minister, Narendra Modi, is still expected to come to Australia this year.Īnthony Albanese criticised Liberal MP Stuart Robert’s no-show at parliament as “completely unacceptable”. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, has revealed the Quad meeting will not be going ahead after US President Joe Biden’s withdrawal. Wages increased at annual rate of 3.7% in the March quarter, topping expectations. The deputy prime minister, Richard Marles, said in a speech today that the full ambition of Aukus will only be realised if the transfer of technology and information between Australia and the US is “seamless”. Here is a wrap of the day’s biggest stories: That’s where we’ll leave the blog for today – thanks so much for joining us. 09.22 BST What we learned Wednesday 17 May
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