Morning Mail: One Nation sleepovers at Rinehart’s revealed, Japan trips getting more expensive, and more AI alarm
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Good morning. Today we launch The Populist: a podcast about how One Nation is gaining ground in Australia. The four-part series follows senior correspondent Sarah Martin as she uncovers the inner workings of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation – a party that has…
The Populist, a four-part podcast, delves into the inner workings of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. The series reveals the billionaire benefactor, Gina Rinehart, and her influence over the party. One Nation members, Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, were spotted sleeping over at Rinehart’s $20 million Brisbane mansion following fundraising events.
Joyce even conducted a live TV interview about politics from the residence, though he did not disclose this hospitality to parliament, as Rinehart is considered a "long-term friend."
In other news, the Japanese yen has hit a six-month high against the US and Australian dollars, potentially signaling the end of budget-friendly travel for Australians. Rabbits are posing a significant threat to Australia's native species, with populations booming due to favorable weather conditions and increased resistance to viruses. South Australia recorded the first death of an endangered Australian sea lion from H5 bird flu, raising concerns for the species that numbers fewer than 12,000 nationwide.
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