{
  "id": 8767419,
  "title": "Australia news live: Albanese names former News Corp executive as consul-general in New York",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/australia-news-live-albanese-names-former-news-corp-executive-as",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T20:58:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/sep/21/anthony-albanese-new-york-jim-chalmers-intergenerational-report-coalition-one-nation-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has appointed former News Corp executive Siobhan McKenna as the country's new consul-general in New York. McKenna, a seasoned professional with experience in both the private and public sectors, is set to represent Australia and the Australian government in the bustling diplomatic hub of New York City. This appointment highlights the government's commitment to selecting individuals based on merit, according to Albanese.",
  "summary": "Follow the day’s news live. The trial of a former NSW police officer accused of murdering two men is set to begin in Sydney. Beau Lamarre-Condon has pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder and one charge of aggravated break and enter over the deaths of TV presenter Jesse Baird, 26, and his partner Luke Davies, 29, in February 2024. His case has faced ongoing delays since charges were laid, but…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/albanese-names-murdochs-former-top-lieutenant-as-consul-general-in-8754681",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:09:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Albanese names Murdoch’s former top lieutenant as consul-general in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/albanese-names-murdochs-former-top-lieutenant-as-consul-general-in",
        "published": "2026-09-20T19:09:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Australia news live: Albanese names former News Corp executive as consul-general in New York",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/australia-news-live-albanese-names-former-news-corp-executive-as",
        "published": "2026-09-20T20:54:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}