Australia has been galvanised by ‘melon-gate’. So what is the luxury fruit at the centre of the PM’s controversy?
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Source: Guardian Australia
Published: 2026-08-14 10:58 UTC+10:00
Section: Australian politics
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Asia, Australia, World News, Asia Pacific
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Shizuoka Crown melons are part of an important cultural gifting practice in Japan, where they are hand-patted by growers to achieve an even shape and texture
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