Anthony Albanese open to Makarrata commission for truth and treaty for Indigenous Australians

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But the government is being urged to move more quickly in outlining policy after failure of voice referendum

Anthony Albanese says he will attend Arnhem Land’s Garma festival in August to “talk about a way forward” on Indigenous policy after the defeat of the voice referendum, keeping open the prospect of setting up a Makarrata commission to advance truth and treaty processes.

But key advocates for the referendum have urged the government to move more quickly in outlining its new agenda, including honouring the prime minister’s election night pledge to implement the Uluru statement from the heart “in full”.

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Italian PM Meloni gives France’s Macron ‘death stare’ after clash over G-7 statement – Fox News

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Divers find remains of Finnish WWII plane that was shot down by Moscow with a US diplomat aboard – The Associated Press

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Sean Combs returns key to New York City after Cassie attack video

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Mayor Eric Adams sent letters rescinding key and asking for it to be sent back to City Hall, which received it on 10 June

Sean Combs has returned his key to New York City after a request from mayor Eric Adams in response to the release of a video showing the music mogul nicknamed “Diddy” attacking R&B singer Cassie, officials said Saturday.

The mayor’s office said Combs returned the key after Adams sent letters to the embattled musician’s offices in New York and California on 4 June rescinding the key and asking for it to be sent back to City Hall. The city received the key on 10 June.

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UN officials warn of ‘miscalculation’ along Israel-Lebanon border – Al Jazeera English

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UK polls point to ‘electoral extinction’ for Prime Minister Sunak’s Conservatives – Reuters UK

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  5. 'Electoral extinction': Fresh weekend polling blow to Sunak as Labour races ahead  The Independent
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Edward Snowden Sounds Alarm on Pentagon ‘Disinformation’ Campaign Report – Newsweek

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IDF strikes in Central Gaza – report – The Jerusalem Post

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  2. Israeli polls show Netanyahu party narrowing gap behind Gantz  Reuters
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  4. In Israel's Time of Need, Gantz Defected and Smotrich Betrayed His Voters - Opinion  Haaretz
  5. Days after National Unity quits wartime government, poll finds Israelis prefer Gantz as PM over Netanyahu  The Times of Israel
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Trump’s possible return looms over deals Biden cut at G7 summit – NBC News

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Victoria’s premier unveils new housing targets for construction of 2.5m new homes by 2051

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Jacinta Allan reveals Geelong will be set highest target for new homes, with City of Melbourne and Melton second and third

Melbourne’s CBD, the outer suburbs and the regional city of Geelong will shoulder the burden of new housing in Victoria, according to draft council targets set to be released by the state government.

The premier, Jacinta Allan, and planning minister, Sonya Kilkenny, will on Sunday announce their proposed housing targets for local government areas (LGA), which they say could lead to the construction of 2.5m new homes by 2051.

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Housing to be at the centre of NSW budget, with more homes for those in need

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Treasurer Daniel Mookhey foreshadows more money for social and affordable housing while lamenting drop in state’s GST share

Housing will be the centrepiece of the New South Wales budget, with money for social and affordable homes, regional development and essential services to support growth across Sydney.

While the treasurer, Daniel Mookhey, acknowledged there was no quick fix for the crisis, he said he had been listening to experts who called for more homes to help those most in need and stem the brain drain from the state.

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Former White House staffer says Trump called for leaker to be executed

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Trump’s demand that 2020 leaker be punished with death raises questions about retribution if he is re-elected

Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin has disclosed that Donald Trump repeatedly mused out loud about executing people at several meetings while she worked for him during his presidency.

Griffin’s claim, which she made in a podcast recording with Mediaite released on Friday, is likely to add to concerns that a return for Trump to the Oval Office could be characterized primarily by political retribution.

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Italian activist freed from Hungary returns home after being elected to European Parliament – The Associated Press

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  2. Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison  Euronews
  3. Italian teacher held in Hungary for alleged assault released after being elected MEP  EURACTIV
  4. Italian activist freed from Budapest house arrest after being elected MEP  The Guardian
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