Victorian Labor leadership spill confirmed; Albanese faces corruption inquiry

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1. Afternoon Update: Jacinta Allan faces leadership spill; Pauline Hanson loses court bid; and AusAlert blares nationwide

   Victoria's deputy premier Ben Carroll has confirmed he will nominate for the Labor party leadership after MPs called for a spill of Jacinta Allan.

   theguardian.com

2. Secret tape recordings and ‘sham’ payments: the Liberals’ internal ideological war laid bare

   The NSW anti-corruption watchdog has begun a public inquiry into allegations of branch stacking, illegal donations, and interference with preselections within the Liberal party.

   theguardian.com

3. Potential for first Australian oil refinery in 60 years as treasurer braces for inflation from Middle East war

   Australia's first new oil refinery in 60 years could be built in Western Australia, with Commonwealth and state funding to be provided for a feasibility study.

   theguardian.com

4. Baby missing after mother and toddler found dead off coast of South Australia

   A baby is missing off the coast of South Australia after the bodies of a mother and toddler were pulled from the ocean at Port Macdonnell.

   theguardian.com

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