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Kentucky-Taiwan connection highlighted in the state Senate

The ties between the Commonwealth of Kentucky and an East Asian country have been put on full display at the Frankfort Capitol. It came Friday when Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Bi-khim Hsiao addressed the Kentucky Senate.

WEKU

Federal government blocks access to Darwin Port advice given to Prime Minister's office, citing national security risks

The federal government has refused to release advice given to the prime minister's office about possible "paths forward" for the Darwin Port on the grounds it could "cause damage to the defence of the Commonwealth".

ABC News

The 1967 referendum was the most successful in Australia's history. But what it can tell us about 2023 is complicated

This article references antiquated language when referring to First Nations people. It also mentions names and has images of people who may have passed away.

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Federal Court releases documents detailing claims about controversial Defence torture-resistance training program

New details of a controversial military torture-resistance program are on the public record after ABC Investigations asked the Federal Court to overturn a suppression order on documents examining the techniques.

ABC News

High Court to hear challenge against Victoria's electric vehicle tax, determine if levy is unconstitutional

Victoria charges electric vehicle users by how much they travel under a law the High Court is being urged to strike out on the basis the state does not have the power to impose the charge.

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Private-public partnership proposed to boost KY healthcare worker numbers

Louisville Representative Ken Fleming calls it “an unprecedented approach.” He’s talking about legislation filed to address the ongoing healthcare worker shortage across the Commonwealth.

WEKU

Teal MP to keep Sally Rugg employed for next fortnight

Teal MP Monique Ryan and the Commonwealth of Australia have agreed to keep political staffer Sally Rugg employed for two weeks while they enter mediation.

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Top-level talks on remedy for rising health care costs

Anthony Albanese wants federal, state and territory healthcare systems to work together better but faces calls from leaders to increase Commonwealth spending.

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Australia misses another deadline to implement international anti-torture treaty

Australia misses another deadline to implement an international anti-torture agreement, with the country's three largest states accused of dragging their feet and bickering with the Commonwealth over funding.

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Birmingham 2022 Festival 'added £100m to region's economy' - report

Newly published reports are out today into the economic and cultural impact of last year's companion arts festival to the 2022 Commonwealth Games

Birmingham Post

Harry and Meghan’s Netflix show ‘mischief-making’ slammed by Tory ex-minister

The criticism came as the Duke of Sussex gave a series of bombshell interviews to promote his controversial memoirs.

The Independent UK

What Prince Harry and Meghan said in Oprah interview as he denies making 'royal racist' claim

In his latest TV interview, a sit down with ITV's Tom Bradby, Prince Harry is asked about the shocking racism allegations he made during his and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview

Daily Mirror

A frigid December streak is no predictor of January weather

Kentuckians got a real taste of wintertime temperatures right before the calendar flipped to 2023. A frigid taste. What’s to come over the next couple of months across the Commonwealth is difficult to predict.

WEKU

King reflects on cost-of-living crisis in first Christmas broadcast

The Queen's Christmas Day speech formed an intrinsic part of many Australians' festive celebrations. What will The King's Broadcast entail?

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Efforts underway to power up homes after arctic blast

It will be a white Christmas for many across the Commonwealth, but it will also be a dangerously cold holiday. Kentuckians are dealing with frigid temperatures and some snowfall entering the Christmas weekend.

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Frigid weather conditions are anticipated just ahead of Christmas

A real blast of winter will be a preview to this Christmas weekend across the Commonwealth. Arctic air combines with a weather system moving across the U.S. to create a major drop in temperatures along with some freezing precipitation.

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Richmond hospital's emergency department busy with respiratory patients

A central Kentucky hospital, like many across the Commonwealth, is seeing a large number of respiratory patients. Baptist Health Richmond is at or even above capacity this month.

The Guardian - UK

Fijian British army veteran injured on Afghan tour granted right to settle

Ioane Koroiveibau’s case gives hopes to hundreds of other Commonwealth nationals who served in UK forces

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Transportation advocacy group cites importance of rail traffic in Kentucky

The recent attention given to labor issues involving railroad employees may have some wondering about train traffic across the Commonwealth. President Biden last week signed legislation averting a national rail strike.

Newcastle Herald

NSW seek details of coal price cap plan: 'We can't play whack-a-mole in energy policy'

Ahead of a key energy meeting between federal, state and territory leaders, NSW Treasurer Matt Kean is calling on the prime minister to provide a detailed plan for a potential cap on coal prices.

AAP

PM flags 'constructive' power price talks

The prime minister is confident he and state and territory leaders will be able to find a solution to the nation's energy price hikes at a key meeting.

WEKU

Rainy conditions expected for much of the Commonwealth this week

The National Weather Service in Jackson is calling for a “wet pattern” Over the next several days off and on again rain events could bring two to four inches to some parts of central and eastern Kentucky.

WEKU

Eastern Standard Preview Dec. 5

Real and immediate need lingers in areas of eastern Kentucky hit hard by the July flash flood - Breathitt, Knott, Letcher and Perry counties, in particular. What is needed and how to contribute leads this week’s edition | K-12 educators across the Commonwealth are in training to teach about the…

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Anthony Albanese aware states may demand compensation if Commonwealth imposes coal price caps

Anthony Albanese says he understands the states' concerns that introducing a price cap on coal may hurt their royalties, but something must be done to lower energy prices.

AAP

Tough decisions loom as energy prices bite

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean said the state government will support the Commonwealth capping energy prices but implored his federal counterparts to move quickly.

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