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PERTH, WA. — Outspoken Liberal MP Andrew Hastie is poised to provide more clarity on his decision to quit shadow cabinet after Opposition Leader Sussan Ley claimed he didn't cite policy concerns to her.

SARASOTA, USA. — The US President and alleged pedophile's family company, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp ('Trump Media'), who operate the extreme-right wing social media platform Truth Social today (US time) announced that it will make prediction markets available on Truth Social through an exclusive arrangement with Crypto.com

JAMAICA, CARIBBEAN — Hurricane Melissa has weakened slightly to a still destructive Category 4 hurricane after making landfall in Jamaica as the strongest-ever storm to directly hit the Caribbean nation of 2.8 million people.

ALEXANDRA, VIC. — Murrindindi Shire Mayor, Councillor Damian Gallagher is concerned about what he calls an “awareness divide” between Melbourne and locals.

ALEXANDRA, VIC. — Murrindindi Shire Council has adopted several important strategic plans that will help shape the future of the Shire’s services, infrastructure and communities.

SPRING ST, MELBOURNE — A major Liberal leadership rival has been promoted in a frontbench reshuffle as a state opposition faces an uphill battle at the next election.

SARASOTA, USA. — The US President and alleged pedophile's family company, Trump Media and Technology Group Corp ('Trump Media'), who operate the extreme-right wing social media platform Truth Social today (US time) announced that it will make prediction markets available on Truth Social through an exclusive arrangement with Crypto.com

BATHURST, NSW. — Matt Payne and Garth Tander have won the Bathurst 1000 after prevailing in an enthralling wet-weather race with heavy rain and a 'pea souper' fog affecting The Great Race.

BATHURST, NSW. — Brodie Kostecki will start at the top of the Bathurst 1000 grid for the third year in a row.

INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION — Tonight, the South Australian-based Australian Air League and tomorrow, Saturday, November 1, Queensland's Wavell State High School will make contact from the Q-Tech conference with the International Space Station via amateur 'ham' radio.

VATICAN CITY — Australian media representatives are among those to hear directly from the Pope, championing press freedom and specifically the role of invaluable newswire agencies, while denouncing clickbait content. 

CANBERRA, ACT. — Embattled telco Optus has been put on notice as the federal government prepares to push through new laws beefing up oversight of the industry.

The Kinglake Pub last week opened its indoor children's play area.