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'Serious pork-barrelling': Fears Labor may have misused millions last election

The Centre for Public Integrity warns that the federal government appears to have pork-barrelled a $560 million "invitation-only" fund, directing the vast majority to safe Labor seats and marginal seats it wanted to win.

'Serious pork-barrelling': Fears Labor may have misused millions last election

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Pope Leo unveils new fresco at sanctuary where he prayed after his election

Pope Leo XIV unveiled the portrait before celebrating Mass with his fellow Augustinian brothers at the Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel in the medieval village of Genazzano, south of Rome.

  • Pope Leo XIV unveils new fresco at Sanctuary of Our Mother of Good Counsel.
  • Fresco commemorates Pope Leo's devotion to the sanctuary.
  • Pope visited sanctuary on May 10, 2025, after election.

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