Offshore wind farm developer asks Labor to delay application on Illawarra project until after election

Chris Bowen accuses Coalition of creating ‘sovereign risk’ by opposing offshore projects as Nationals celebrate ‘major win’

An offshore windfarm developer has asked the Albanese government to pause its application to progress its project off the Illawarra until after the coming federal election, after the Coalition campaigned against it.

BlueFloat Energy was the only applicant asking for a seven-year feasibility licence to further develop its project in the deep waters of the Illawarra offshore wind zone.

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Israel’s army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu – The Associated Press

  1. Israel's army admits failures on Oct. 7. Its probe of the attack could put pressure on Netanyahu  The Associated Press
  2. Israel's military publishes first report on 7 October 2023 failures  BBC.com
  3. Israel army probe reveals ‘complete failure’ in preventing October 7 attack  Al Jazeera English
  4. Investigation highlights Israeli intelligence failures in lead-up to Hamas’ October 7 attack  CNN
  5. Entire Gaza Division was overrun for hours, and IDF didn’t know it; 767 troops faced 5,000 terrorists  The Times of Israel
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Pope Francis has restful night amid clinical improvements – Vatican News – English

  1. Pope Francis has restful night amid clinical improvements  Vatican News - English
  2. Pope Francis, two weeks into hospital stay, continues slow recovery  Reuters
  3. Pope’s Illness Is Surrounded by Intrigue Over Possible Resignation  The New York Times
  4. Spanish bishops: Conditions for Pope Francis to resign are not met  Catholic News Agency
  5. Pope reaches 2-week mark at hospital with pneumonia and doctors suggest he's overcome the worst  Yahoo
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Lattouf says unlawful termination case exposes ‘systemic racism and rot at heart of ABC’

In closing submissions, broadcaster proposes ‘modest’ payout to journalist if it loses high-stakes battle

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Antoinette Lattouf says her protracted legal fight with the national broadcaster has revealed “the systemic racism and rot at the heart of the ABC”.

In an emotional press conference outside Sydney’s federal court at the conclusion of the case, Lattouf said of her dismissal from the ABC and the fallout: “This saga has undoubtedly been the most difficult of my entire life.”

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Exclusive: Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show – Reuters

  1. Exclusive: Airline pilots surprised by Chinese live-fire warning near Australia, messages show  Reuters
  2. China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift  The New York Times
  3. After U.S. Navy, Now Chinese PLA Navy “Mocks” New Zealand’s Nuclear-Free Policy Amid Fears Of Nuke Subs In The Region  EurAsian Times
  4. China flexes military muscle in Indo-Pacific, testing US and allies  Voice of America
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Russia’s seizures offer warning to Western firms hoping for Trump-inspired return – Reuters

  1. Russia's seizures offer warning to Western firms hoping for Trump-inspired return  Reuters
  2. Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia  The New York Times
  3. What CEOs Know about Putin that Stumps Donald Trump  TIME
  4. From fashion to cars, Russian markets pose new test for Western brands weighing return  Yahoo Finance
  5. Will US companies return to Russia?  Morning Brew
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Doug Ford wins Ontario election on back of tariff rallying cry

Progressive Conservative premier of Canada’s most populous province retains office and vows to work with all sides of politics in ‘fighting back against Donald Trump’

Doug Ford, the incumbent premier of Canada’s Ontario province, has declared victory in an election returning his Progressive Conservative party to office for a rarely won third term.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) projected a sweeping victory for the Progressive Conservatives, with 43% of the vote.

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Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank – The Associated Press

  1. Tens of thousands of Palestinians seek shelter after Israeli assaults across the West Bank  The Associated Press
  2. CNN goes inside West Bank amid Israeli military operation  CNN
  3. Israeli tanks enter Jenin in occupied West Bank as military operation displaces more than 40,000 Palestinians  CBS News
  4. 'It'll be a disaster': Uncertainty for thousands forced from West Bank camps by Israeli raids  BBC.com
  5. Oxfam warns of ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank amid Israeli operation  Vatican News
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