Morning Mail: Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man, warnings Moscow may target Nato, and the end of card surcharges
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Good morning. Episode two of The Populist, out today, tracks the rise and influence of Pauline Hanson’s right-hand man: James Ashby. Overseas, there are warnings from intelligence chiefs that Russia may soon test the resolve of the Nato military alliance.…
Pauline Hanson's right-hand man, James Ashby, is the focus of a new episode of The Populist. Meanwhile, intelligence chiefs warn Russia may soon test NATO's resolve. China expresses concern over the rapid advancement of AI technology. The Reserve Bank eliminates card surcharges starting October 1st, as part of reforms aimed at removing extra checkout fees on Visa, Mastercard, and Eftpos payments.
One Nation's national director, Ashby, benefits from generous perks due to his role with the party, including the construction of a $56,000 shed on his property in central Queensland. The Treasury's intergenerational report projects smaller Australian households but longer lifespans, with people living well into their 90s. In a tragic incident in the Blue Mountains, a child died and two others, along with a woman, were critically injured in a stabbing attack.
A survey reveals that one in six people in Queensland, NSW, and Victoria mistakenly believe red foxes are native wildlife.
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