Weekly Wrap: Pagers explode in Lebanon, another assassination attempt, and our best recommendation yet
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This week, we dive into the escalating conflict in the Middle East, another assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and why a debate over housing policy in the Senate could trigger a double dissolution election this year. Looking ahead, we’ve got footy finals and the Reserve Bank’s decision on interest rates. And Kate delivers what could be our best recommendation yet.
Hosted by the OG team of Claire Kimball and Kate Watson, Weekly Wrap is all about helping you stay on top of the news + we give you some talking points for the week ahead.
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ABC's Four Corners episode on Hezbollah and Israel
This Free Press article about why journalists took Ryan Routh seriously
Justin Steven's speech at the Melbourne Press Club
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