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‘Dangerous flash flooding’ warning for North Queensland regions – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian RSL to remove all pokies from clubs by June

All Tasmanian sub-branches will be free of gaming machines as the focus moves away from "pots, parmies and pokies".

ABC News

Tasmanian RSL clubs pull plug on pokies

RSL clubs in Tasmania will no longer have pokies machines from mid-2023 over concerns for vulnerable veterans and their families.

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RSL Australia warned over NSW clubs split

The boss of RSL Australia has backed turning pokies cashless in NSW as he points to flak his charity receives over confusion with clubs bearing the RSL brand.

AAP

RSL Australia president supports NSW government's cashless poker machines push

Greg Melick tells Radio National Breakfast he personally supports the Perrottet government's plan to mandate gaming cards.

ABC News

Lifesavers rescue 1,200 over holiday period in Australia – as it happened

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Unions NSW splits from Labor on cashless gaming to stop 'scourge on society'

In a rare move, the top union boss in NSW is siding with the Coalition government on major gambling reform, urging Labor not to play politics with the working class.

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'We're all struggling': Microgrid part of Cobargo bushfire recovery effort

The Badja Forest Road fire ripped through Cobargo on New Year's Eve and took several lives, parts of the main street and hundreds of houses with it.

The Canberra Times

Victoria’s RSLs made $163m from gambling but gave only $8.4m in direct community funding

More than 80% of the community benefits claimed in 2021-22 took the form of wages, utilities and other operating costs, the clubs’ statements show

The Guardian - AU

West Lothian plans 2,800 new council and social housing homes

The council aims to work with Registered Social Landlords to build affordable homes in the next decade as well as erect some local authority housing.

Edinburgh Live

Veterans want hands off war medals

The defence chief must not sanction Afghanistan veterans over alleged war crimes until the legal process is finished, veteran organisations say.

AAP

Elite soldiers blast Defence chief Angus Campbell over handling of Afghanistan war crimes report

The SAS, Commando Association, and the RSL are warning penalties linked to the Brereton Inquiry should be shelved until any alleged war crimes are proven in court.

ABC News

Tsitsi Dangarembga, Anne Carson and Mary Gaitskill honoured by Royal Society of Literature

New authors chosen for the RSL International Writers programme, championing ‘the power of literature to transcend borders’, are announced

The Guardian - UK

Decision Day Sets MLS Playoff Picture, Road Ahead for Select USMNT Few

With the regular season in the books, here’s what’s to come for MLS’s postseason—and U.S. World Cup hopefuls who missed out and are facing significant lag time.

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‘We’ve lost a genius’: authors and politicians pay tribute to Hilary Mantel

From JK Rowling to Nicola Sturgeon, world laments death of Booker prize-winning author

Newcastle Herald

105 years of adventure: saluting the incredible life of Alf Carpenter

A guard of honour, comprising Maroba aged care residents, including fellow veterans, along with staff, formed to farewell Alf on Wednesday night

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Not everyone can visit Puckapunyal's parkrun, but it's become one of the most important in Australia

Puckapunyal is the first restricted access military base in Australia to introduce a weekly parkrun event, and it's helping veterans find a sense of belonging.

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Adjoa Andoh, Russell T Davies and Michaela Coel elected to Royal Society of Literature

The Bridgerton actor, Doctor Who writer and I May Destroy You creator are among 60 new fellows appointed to the UK’s charity for the advancement of literature

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The Independent UK

Michaela Coel and Russell T Davies among writers appointed as RSL fellows

The acclaimed writers were part of a cohort of 60 new appointments.

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Rat of Tobruk Sydney Kinsman dies in Alice Springs

A World War II veteran who was shot and survived the Siege of Tobruk before escaping a prisoner of war camp managed to live until he was 100 and make a huge impact on the community he loved.

The Independent UK

Albanian author Lea Ypi named winner of £10,000 RSL Ondaatje Prize

The author picked up £10,000 prize for her 2021 novel Free, a coming of age memoir set amid political upheaval.

AAP

RSL head condemns ANZAC memorial vandal

A memorial stone in Sydney's north west was damaged after the dawn service on ANZAC Day with police appealing for information from the public.

ABC News

Edenhope RSL denounces mayor's comments, supports LGBTQI community in Anzac Day speech

Edenhope RSL has used its Anzac Day service to distance itself from West Wimmera Mayor's "offensive" comments and support the LGBTQI community.

ABC News

Anzac Day back on the Albury-Wodonga border after two years of disruptions

Frontline health workers were honoured in this year's Albury Anzac Day march as people on the Victorian side of the border at Wodonga were able to participate for the first time since 2019.

ABC News

Here are the Anzac Day 2022 dawn services and commemorations near you

Looking to pay your respects to the tens of thousands of Australians who lost their lives in conflict, as well as those who served in Australia's military forces? Here's what Anzac Day services, marches and parades are happening around the country.

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