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[2026-06-02 21:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Oxford Union president vows to platform Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur in defiance of UK ban
Snippet: The Oxford Union, former British Prime Minister Harold Macmillan once proclaimed, is "the last bastion of free speech in the western world."
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/oxford-unions-palestinian-president-vows-platform-hasan-piker-and-cenk-uygur-defiance-uk-ban
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[2026-06-02 21:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Title: BREAKING: Govt to launch massive cleanup drive to curb flooding in Metro Manila
Snippet: The government will launch a large-scale operation aimed at reducing flooding across Metro Manila. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto met with officials from the Transportation Department, D-P-W-H, M-M-D-A, and the Labor Department. They discussed how to coordinate the flood control program. The cleanup drive will be rolled out as soon as possible to ensure Metro Manila is better prepared for the rainy season.
Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/06/02/videos/breaking-govt-to-launch-massive-cleanup-drive-to-curb-flooding-in-metro-manila/2356623
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[2026-06-02 19:58 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: CSIRO moves ahead with plan to cut hundreds of jobs
Snippet: June 2, 2026 19:58 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/csiro-moves-ahead-with-plan-to-cut-hundreds-of-jobs/
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[2026-06-02 19:51 UTC+10:00] [World / North America] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: FBI probes missing scientists mystery as nuclear lab worker found dead
Snippet: The body of a missing nuclear researcher has been found nearly a year after she vanished, and after US officials launched a probe into a spate of scientists’ disappearances.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/fbi-probes-missing-scientists-mystery-as-nuclear-lab-worker-found-dead-20260602-p60394.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Title: EU agrees new rules to set up migrant 'return hubs' outside its borders | The National
Snippet: European ⁠Union lawmakers and governments have agreed new rules allowing countries to ​send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to holding centres outside its borders.
Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/europe/2026/06/02/eu-to-boost-migrant-deportations-with-return-hubs-outside-bloc/
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[2026-06-02 19:30 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Labor, Coalition to avoid repaying investment funds under donations fix
Snippet: A carve-out in Victoria’s proposed campaign finance laws could spare Labor and the Coalition from having to pay back donations from their investment vehicles if the money has already been spent.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/labor-coalition-to-avoid-repaying-investment-funds-under-donations-fix-20260602-p6037f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 19:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: One Nation SA says it will not support 'one scrap of legislation' by Labor
Snippet: Topic:State and Territory Parliament
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/one-nation-sa-says-it-will-not-support-labor-s-bills/106750670
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[2026-06-02 17:36 UTC+10:00] [Australian trade unions] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Federal government paid $3.8m in personal protection for then CFMEU administrator
Snippet: Senate committee also hears Murray Watt needed personal security after sending the union into administration
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/federal-government-paid-38m-in-personal-protection-for-former-cfmeu-administrator-ntwnfb
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[2026-06-02 17:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Potential Offshore Strike In Norway Could Add Fresh Uncertainty To Global Energy Markets As Wage Talks Collapse
Snippet: By Michael Kern of OilPrice.com
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/potential-offshore-strike-norway-could-add-fresh-uncertainty-global-energy-markets-wage
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[2026-06-02 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Local Spain
Title: Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Snippet: Spain's self-employed foreigners double in a decade, two women drown rescuing child who fell into a dam, Spaniards use half their salary on rent and more news from Spain this Tuesday June 2nd.
Read full article: https://www.thelocal.es/20260602/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday-82
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[2026-06-02 16:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Title: Oxford Union raises free speech concerns over speakers' entry restriction
Snippet: Arwa Elrayess, President of the Oxford Union, said she was “deeply concerned” after US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker had their authorisation to visit the UK revoked on the grounds that their appearances would not be “conducive to public good”.
Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/oxford-union-raises-free-speech-concerns-over-speakers-entry-restriction
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[2026-06-02 16:23 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: A sleepless Korean won: Will 24-hour trading pay off?
Snippet: Round-the-clock won-dollar trading aims to boost market access and strengthen MSCI ambitions, but volatility concerns linger
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10762479
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[2026-06-02 16:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Cabinet approves revised labor law allowing hourly use of paid annual leave
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet approved Tuesday a revised labor law allowing the hourly use of paid annual leave, which is currently permitted only on a daily basis.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260602006500315
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[2026-06-02 16:18 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Firefighter union says tragic Melbourne house fire could have been avoided
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/firefighter-union-says-tragic-melbourne-house-fire-could-have-been-avoided-20260602-p6039k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 16:12 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Labor MP calls for AUKUS 'renegotiation'
Snippet: Topic:Defence Industry
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/ed-husic-calls-for-aukus-deal-rethink-submarines/106750234
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[2026-06-02 15:55 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: A minimum wage increase delivers a maximum inflation risk
Snippet: The Reserve Bank’s job to bring inflation was just made more difficult by the Fair Work Commission.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/a-minimum-wage-increase-delivers-a-maximum-inflation-risk-20260602-p60345.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 15:45 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ‘Where’s the plan B?’: Ed Husic goes nuclear on AUKUS
Snippet: Former Labor cabinet minister Ed Husic has broken ranks to call for a rethink of the AUKUS pact after the revelation the United States only plans to sell Australia second-hand nuclear-powered submarines.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/where-s-the-plan-b-ed-husic-goes-nuclear-on-aukus-20260602-p6036f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 15:44 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Federal] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: How One Nation’s polling surge would reshape Australia’s parliament
Snippet: One Nation is on track to become the biggest third party in Senate history at the next election, but would likely fall short of holding the balance of power as Labor and the Greens maintain control over the chamber.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/how-one-nation-s-polling-surge-would-reshape-australia-s-parliament-20260602-p6032u.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 15:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Title: Court rules UK does not have to pay Rwanda over failed asylum plan
Snippet: A international court has ruled that Britain will not have to pay Rwanda millions of dollars over a collapsed asylum deal.
Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/06/02/court-rules-uk-does-not-have-to-pay-rwanda-over-failed-asylum-plan/
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[2026-06-02 15:14 UTC+10:00] [Aukus] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: ‘Not the deal promised’: Labor’s Ed Husic questions Aukus pact that will deliver secondhand subs
Snippet: Former frontbencher launches most significant internal criticism of $368bn Aukus deal since ALP national conference in 2023
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jun/02/aukus-submarines-subs-secondhand-labor-ed-husic-response
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[2026-06-02 14:31 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Friendly fire: Labor figures question AUKUS commitment
Snippet: June 2, 2026 14:31 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/friendly-fire-labor-figures-question-aukus-commitment/
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[2026-06-02 13:42 UTC+10:00] [Politics / Victoria] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Werribee toddler’s death could have been avoided, firefighters’ union says
Snippet: Victoria’s firefighting union has claimed a toddler killed in a Werribee house fire might still be alive if the nearest station in Tarneit been properly resourced.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/werribee-toddler-s-death-could-have-been-avoided-firefighters-union-says-20260602-p6035m.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 13:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: London Bans Israel Critics Hassan Piker, Cenk Uyghur From Entering UK
Snippet: Pro-Palestine streamer and commentator Hassan Piker was banned from visiting the UK by the British Home Office, ahead of his planned meeting with former Labour Party chief Jeremy Corbyn. Piker was also due to meet with Green Party leader Zack Polanski. "The UK has revoked my visa as well. All at the behest of Israel.
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/london-bans-israel-critics-hassan-piker-cenk-uyghur-entering-uk
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[2026-06-02 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Victorian politics] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Victorian minister under fire for writing 33 character references including for taxi driver who assaulted women
Snippet: Labor’s Luba Grigorovitch says she regrets six of the character references and vows never to write another
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/victorian-minister-under-fire-for-writing-33-character-references-including-for-taxi-driver-who-assaulted-women-ntwnfb
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[2026-06-02 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Title: Arrest warrant sought for factory owner over alleged assault of foreign workers
Snippet: SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Police and labor authorities said Tuesday they have filed for a warrant for the arrest of a textile company owner accused of repeatedly assaulting foreign employees over the past three years.
Read full article: https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260602005200315
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[2026-06-02 12:47 UTC+10:00] [BUSINESS] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Australian LNG union begins strikes at Tokyo-based Inpex’s Ichthys plant
Snippet: Workers at Inpex’s Ichthys liquefied natural gas export project in Australia have started strikes after talks between union members and the company stalled.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/06/02/inpex-strike-australia/
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[2026-06-02 12:43 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Wallabies halfback ruptures Achilles
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/wallabies-halfback-ruptures-achilles-20260530-p602bq.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 12:43 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Suaalii runs through Lomax
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/suaalii-runs-through-lomax-20260601-p602vi.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 12:40 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: Forget elite universities. Semiconductor high schools are the new hot ticket
Snippet: Admission to a prestigious university is no longer seen as the only path to success for some students in South Korea, as semiconductor-focused high schools gain popularity on the expectation that they can lead directly to jobs at major chipmakers.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10762282
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[2026-06-02 12:11 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: ACTU welcomes minimum wage increase
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/actu-welcomes-minimum-wage-increase-20260602-p6035n.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 12:10 UTC+10:00] [Housing] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: House prices are falling in Australia. That’s a good thing – if you believe housing is a basic human need | Saul Eslake
Snippet: Labor’s budget changes are not to blame for the recent dip in property prices. But the changes will help move housing away from investors – and that should be celebrated
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/02/house-prices-falling-australia-sydney-melbourne-good-housing-basic-human-need
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[2026-06-02 12:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Title: Missing lab worker found dead in New Mexico nearly a year after disappearing
Snippet: Human remains found in a New Mexico forest last month were identified as those of a lab worker who disappeared nearly a year ago.
Read full article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0723mr8j3po?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
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[2026-06-02 11:58 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Can Aussie teams upend history?
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/can-aussie-teams-upend-history-20260602-p6035f.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 11:58 UTC+10:00] [ASIA PACIFIC] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Title: Lonely consumers in China fuel a $74 billion companionship economy
Snippet: On the stone steps leading up Mount Tai, one of China’s best-known peaks, hikers can book and pay for “climbing buddies” to walk with them, carry bags and take photos for a few hundred yuan.
Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/asia-pacific/society/china-companionship-economy/
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[2026-06-02 11:48 UTC+10:00] [Sport / Rugby Union] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Blue it again: Five graphs that explain another failed Waratahs season
Snippet: The Waratahs season has ended with a whimper, and without entry into the finals.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/rugby-union/blue-it-again-five-graphs-that-explain-another-failed-waratahs-season-20260526-p600sb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 11:44 UTC+10:00] [National] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Millions to get pay rise
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/millions-to-get-pay-rise-20260602-p6034y.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 11:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Union claims under-resourcing led to delayed Melbourne fatal fire response
Snippet: Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 11:11am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/vic-werribee-fire-response/106748650
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[2026-06-02 11:07 UTC+10:00] [One Nation] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: Pauline Hanson is no prime minister. This is what Labor must do to stem the rise of One Nation | Peter Beattie
Snippet: When I became premier in Queensland in 1998, it was against a rise in One Nation support. There are valuable lessons for federal Labor today
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jun/02/pauline-hanson-labor-response-rise-one-nation-beattie-ntwnfb
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[2026-06-02 11:07 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Title: EU paves way to allow migrant deportations to centers outside bloc
Snippet: BRUSSELS (Reuters) -- European Union lawmakers and governments agreed Monday on new rules allowing countries to send migrants ordered to leave the bloc to centers in third countries, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups that warn it could ‌enable abuses.
Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10762068
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[2026-06-02 10:43 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Minimum wage to lift by 6 per cent, award rate by 4.75 per cent
Snippet: Topic:Wages and Benefits
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/minimum-wage-increase-june-2026-australia/106746542
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[2026-06-02 10:33 UTC+10:00] [Government] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Children’s Guardian cover-up. Changing the law to justify sacking
Snippet: Don't pay so you can read it. Pay so everyone can!
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/childrens-guardian-cover-up-changing-the-law-to-justify-sacking/
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[2026-06-02 10:26 UTC+10:00] [Minimum wage] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Title: About 3 million workers on minimum wage to receive 4.75% pay rise in Fair Work Commission ruling
Snippet: Unions had demanded 6% pay increase for lowest paid after war in Middle East pushed inflation higher
Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/02/about-3-million-workers-on-minimum-wage-to-receive-475-pay-rise-in-fair-work-commission-ruling
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[2026-06-02 10:18 UTC+10:00] [Business / Workplace] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Title: Fair Work Commission lifts minimum wage by 4.75 per cent
Snippet: The Fair Work Commission has lifted minimum and award wages by 4.75 per cent from July this year.
Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/business/workplace/fair-work-commission-lifts-minimum-wage-by-4-75-per-cent-20260602-p602zn.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed
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[2026-06-02 10:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]
Source: SBS News
Title: Wage umpire's 'regret' over minimum pay rise as unions cheer, employers cry foul
Snippet: LIVE, FREE and EXCLUSIVE starting June 12 2026
Read full article: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2026-national-minimum-wage-decision/3eoj4s9iz
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[2026-06-02 09:48 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Labor downplays budget’s impact on house price decline
Snippet: June 2, 2026 09:48 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-downplays-budgets-impact-on-house-price-decline/
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[2026-06-02 09:48 UTC+10:00] [News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Michael West Media
Title: Labor downplays budget’s impact on house price decline
Snippet: June 2, 2026 09:48 | News
Read full article: https://michaelwest.com.au/labor-downplays-budgets-impact-on-house-price-decline-2/
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[2026-06-02 09:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Title: Gas workers strike, negotiations on pay deals stall
Snippet: Tue 2 Jun 2026 at 9:15am
Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-02/nt-gas-inpex-workers-on-strike/106748460
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[2026-06-02 09:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Title: Eric Schmidt scores victory in case brought by ex-girlfriend who accused him of rape — as arbitrator decides she must pay him $10M+
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://pagesix.com/2026/06/01/celebrity-news/eric-schmidt-scores-victory-in-case-brought-by-ex-girlfriend/
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[2026-06-02 08:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Title: Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who believed family was wealthy, veteran investigator says
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/06/01/us-news/nancy-guthrie-likely-targeted-by-local-worker-who-believed-family-was-wealthy-veteran-investigator/
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[2026-06-02 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Zero Hedge
Title: Alphabet Raising $80BN In Equity To Fund Capex, Including $40BN ATM Offering And $10BN Deeply Discounted Deal With Berkshire
Snippet: As we have discussed ad nauseam in the past years, perhaps the biggest mystery surrounding the entire AI supercycle, is where will the hyperscalers find the funds to pay for the trillions in projected capital spending now that most of their Free Cash Flow is flat or negative (with the exception of Microsoft).
Read full article: https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/alphabet-raising-80bn-equity-fund-capex-including-40bn-atm-offering-and-10bn-deeply
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