Sorry for lack of RP from QRes of late. Been trying to trawl through pages of BO's off-bread Notables, so any Aus-relevant notables can be captured here.
Will hopefully get back to General breads soon, then work through backlog of breads that have amassed in the meantime.
Take care frens. WWG1WGA
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10 News First Adelaide
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WATCH: The state's corruption watchdog has revealed two men have been arrested, accused of a major scandal involving the $150 million redevelopment of Yatala Prison.
2:45 AM - 15 Jul 2019
https://twitter.com/10NewsFirstAdl/status/1150702796246851585
Julia Gillard Has Warned Women To Expect Violent "Rape Threats" In Public Life (2016 article)
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Former Australian prime minister Julia Gillard has issued a shocking warning to women who want to enter public life, saying violent rape threats are an "almost daily" occurrence.
Australia's first female leader made the comments in a speech delivered in London in memory of UK politician Jo Cox, who was murdered in the street ahead of the country's Brexit vote earlier this year.
Gillard, who quit politics in 2013 after a tumultuous time as prime minister, outlined what it's like to be a notable women in the public eye.
"As a woman in public life, the violent threats take on another sickening dimension. Threats of violent abuse, of rape, are far too common. A woman in public view may expect to receive them almost daily," said Gillard.
She said the internet had allowed people to fire off the threats to female politicians, "protected by the anonymity of a Twitter handle".
"At best, these can be snarky and occasionally witty criticisms of a politician’s decisions or actions. At worst, they can take the form of detailed death threats, or threats of violence against family, friends and staff."
Gillard has endorsed and appeared in advertising for Hillary Clinton during her presidential campaign and said Donald Trump's recent attacks include a "subtle endorsement" of violence against the former secretary of state.
https://www.buzzfeed.com/markdistefano/gillards-warning
Gas explosion in NZ
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https://www.reuters.com/article/us-newzealand-christchurch-blast/gas-explosion-in-new-zealands-christchurch-injures-several-people-idUSKCN1UD39J