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This week we covered the Rupert Murdoch family succession saga from every possible angle, brought you all the latest from the US presidential race, and revealed where Climate 200 is splashing its cash this time around.

Elsewhere, ahead of our coverage of the Wieambilla coronial inquest next week, we spoke to widow Kerry Dare about her interactions with the police after her husband was killed.

Plus has the CFMEU actually infiltrated Cbus?

Hope you’re having a wonderful weekend.
Gina Rushton Gina Rushton,
Editor
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