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The Loop: An Australian makes cycling history, the vote count continues and who will lead the Liberals and the Nationals?

Hello. It’s Monday, May 30th and you’re reading The Loop, take a look at today’s news. Let’s start here: the counting of election votes continues The Electoral Commission of Australia is preparing for another big day of counting votes, with three seats still too close to call More than a week after the federal election, …

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Jai Hindley’s success at the Giro d’Italia is the latest in the recent triumphs of the Australian Grand Tour

And then there were two. Jai Hindley is the new Australian Grand Tour champion, and joins Cadel Evans as the only Australian runners to take first place on the podium as the overall race winners. It was less than two years ago, in October 2020, when Hindley made great strides in finishing second in the …

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NSW to offer free flu vaccinations to all residents amid a sharp rise in flu cases

All NSW residents will be able to get a free flu shot at GPs and pharmacies from June 1st to June 30th. Health Director Dr Kerry Chant said 1,140 cases of respiratory illness had been reported this week, compared with 766 the previous week and 150 hospital admissions and admissions. “We strongly urge all those …

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News from Australia LIVE: Peter Dutton to become opposition leader; Barnaby Joyce faces the challenge of leadership

Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …

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AGL appears willing to abandon the spin-off plan, giving in to Mike Cannon-Brookes

The AGL Energy board will meet on Monday morning and is expected to abandon its plan to split its operations, surrendering to a campaign by billionaire climate activist Mike Cannon-Brookes to thwart the measure. Neither AGL, Australia’s largest electricity generator, nor Cannon-Brookes commented on the meeting, but bankers and consultants told some media over the …

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News from Australia LIVE: Peter Dutton to become opposition leader; Barnaby Joyce faces the challenge of leadership

Outgoing North Sydney MP Trent Zimmerman has admitted that nationals played a role in losing the Liberals’ seats in the city center in the recent federal election. The moderate Liberal, who lost his seat to independent Kylea Tink a fortnight ago, answers questions from Radio National presenter Patricia Karvelas. Kylea Tink, independent of Teal and …

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