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• ICAC hears uni executive sacked the day he rejected colleague's pay rise

  29-06-2026 09:52 via abc.net.au
  
  The ICAC inquiry has heard a former University of Wollongong executive was dismissed on the day of a disputed salary increase.
  
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• Bronze tugboat propellers worth $2m stolen in WA's north

  29-06-2026 09:09 via abc.net.au
  
  In a heist not seen before in this WA mining town, thieves have allegedly made away with eight tonnes of tugboat propellers, with the copper estimated to be worth an eye-watering $2 million.
  
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• Network 10 strikes last-minute deal to extend broadcasting in SA and NSW

  29-06-2026 08:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Two regions in South Australia and one in New South Wales were set to lose access to free-to-air Network 10 services in coming days, but a new agreement means coverage will continue until the end of September.
  
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• Outback town set to star in new thriller as film festival kicks off

  29-06-2026 05:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Red Dog director Kriv Stenders reveals plans for a new thriller film as the annual Vision Splendid Outback Film Festival kicks off in Winton.
  
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• Allan government under pressure amid latest Big Build corruption allegations

  29-06-2026 04:42 via abc.net.au
  
  The Victorian premier has backed her government's response to corruption in the construction industry, despite criticism from across politics and integrity experts.
  
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• Rainforest village back in business after deluge destroys road

  29-06-2026 00:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Visitors are returning to the mountain village of Paluma, north of Townsville, 16 months after access was cut.
  
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• Rainforest village back in business after deluge destroyed road

  29-06-2026 00:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Visitors are returning to the mountain village of Paluma, north of Townsville, 16 months after access was cut.
  
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