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Labour has cancelled orders for 28 new F-35 stealth fighters, but the coalition says it will commit $3 billion to purchase if elected.Australia could win 28 new F-35 stealth fighters as early as 2029 if it proceeds with its pledge to win the upcoming federal election and commit $3 billion to purchase, according to Lockheed Martin executive.The plane was originally set to become the country’s fourth F-35 squadron, but cancelled the order when the government announced its defense strategy last April.The cancellation continued to fly until at least 2030, despite additional $50.3 billion in funding over the next decade.Australia currently…
In an otherwise polarized election last November, 73% of Orange County voters united by creating new “rural boundaries” by placing more hurdles on the development of rural and agricultural zoned lands within the county. Perhaps only motherhood and apple pie have won the bigger compliments.Paul Owens (1000 friends in Florida)The leader behind the successful drive to amend the Orange County Charter was inspired by the rural boundaries of nearby Seminole County, created by county leaders in 1991 and codified by voters in 2004.Several other counties in Florida – Marion and Palm Beach are two notable examples. We also reserve a…
The man is set to face court after attempting to smuggle 99 kilograms of dangerous drugs into the country by the Australian Federal Police.A New South Wales man faces the prospect of life imprisonment after attempting to import 99 kilograms of methamphetamine into Australia.The 39-year-old appeared in court on March 28th.The investigation began last October when an Australian Border Forces (ABF) examiner intercepted a suspicious shipment from China to Sydney.Authorities detected a drug hidden within four boxes labeled “universal transmission gear.”When the test was confirmed to be methamphetamine, it was removed and replaced with an inert material, and the commission…
He walked freely on a two-year community amendment order.A former police officer who fatally tasselled a 95-year-old woman in an aging care facility avoided prison despite tragic consequences.Former senior Christian James Samuel White walked freely from the NSW Supreme Court on March 28th, subject to strict conditions.White received a two-year community amendment order, and had to carry out 425 hours of community service and maintain good behavior.The incident occurred early on May 17, 2023 at Yarmbie Lodge Aging Care Home in Cooma, southern New South Wales.Police were called after Claire Nowland, a great grandmother with dementia, was seen holding a…
Carney said he intends to tell Trump that both countries, including Canada’s sovereignty, are “mostly served by cooperation and mutual respect.”Prime Minister Mark Carney hopes to call President Donald Trump in the coming days, and said Ottawa will respond to car rates with retaliatory trade measures at a later date.”The US President contacted me last night to make a call, and I would like to thank you for this opportunity to discuss ways we can protect our workers and build our economy,” Carney said on March 27th.Carney spoke to reporters following his meeting with US Canadian Cabinet officials, saying his…
Australia’s federal elections were officially set for May 3 after Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Governor Samantha Mostin this morning to demand Election Day.This also begins the election campaign to secure voter support for the Prime Minister and his political rival, opposition leader Peter Dutton, in the face of about five weeks.Albanese’s decision comes days after his government handed over the 2025 federal budget.The Labour Government was originally scheduled to hold elections in April, but the date was delayed due to the tropical cyclone Alfred, which wreaked havoc in Queensland and northern New South Wales.After visiting the Governor, Albanese held…
The state’s massive state taxes and growing black markets continue to crush the state’s legal pot sales.California lawmakers announced a bill on March 24 that would give the legal cannabis industry a tax credit from the state’s high taxes as retailers struggle to withstand an increasing threat from the black market.Congressman Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) said that Congressional Bill 564 was introduced to prevent the state’s planned cannabis tax hike in July and that “many small businesses will destroy California’s legal cannabis industry by shutting down more consumers into illegal markets and driving more.”The state had planned to start taxes…
Frito-Lay recalls a limited number of Tostitos tortilla chips due to the presence of undeclared milk, the company said in a media statement Wednesday.A PepsiCo subsidiary said the recall contains less than 1,300 yellow 13-ounce bags of traditional yellow corn tortilla chips from Tostito Scantina due to undeclared allergens.The affected bags may contain another product made with cheese (Nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips).”People who are allergic or severely susceptible to milk pose a risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction when they consume recalled products,” Frit Ray said.There are no reports of allergic reactions related to the recall.The recalled…
LEHI ARERS, Fla. (WFLA) — A 12-year-old student was arrested Thursday after Lee County officials said they found a manifesto written in a plan to make bombs and plant them around schools. The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said detectives were warned of student activities after peers at Veterans Park Academy saw him create “painting concerns.” Rep. Kathy Caster says eliminating FEMA is “dangerous” for Florida families One of those drawings includes a map of the school, which, according to officials, depicts the exact spots he places the bomb around campus. Investigators said the 12-year-old also wrote a manifesto that “declared…
Supporters view the regulatory rollback as a boon for restaurants, pharmacies, convenience stores and more.The House voted on March 27 to overturn Biden-era regulations and set energy efficiency standards for walk-in fridges, freezers and coolers.Five Democrats joined all 209 Republicans as the House voted 214-193 to abolish the commercial refrigeration standards imposed in December. The repeal was in compliance with the Congressional Review Act, which allowed Congress to scrap rules submitted within the past 60 years.The home also passed a resolution to abolish the commercial refrigeration standard introduced three years ago. Six Democrats joined all 197 Republicans and voted for…