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£1.5m Taxpayer Grant for Australia Day Research

A £1.48m research grant will fund podcasts and school resources on changing Australia Day's date and the failed Voice. Critics call it a 'deeply political' use of public funds.

New Advocate: Disaster Justice Delays 'Shameful'

Cindy Butts, the new Independent Public Advocate, vows to end the inhumane fight for truth after state failings, citing Grenfell and Hillsborough. Read her urgent plan for change.

Glasgow Drug Clinic Bids for Crack Smoking Zone

Bosses at Scotland's first drug consumption room plan to lobby the Lord Advocate for a crack cocaine smoking area. The £2.3m facility aims to attract more users amid rising cocaine-related deaths.

Fox News host Pete Hegseth faces military disciplinary action

Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth confronts potential military disciplinary action after practising law without proper authorisation while serving as a US Army Reserve officer, prompting intervention from the Army's Judge Advocate General.

National League's Three-Up Promotion System Sparks Debate

The National League's controversial 'three-up, three-down' promotion system faces intense scrutiny as clubs clash over its impact on the football pyramid. Discover why this revolutionary change has become football's hottest talking point.

Toronto's £58K/day migrant hotel bill sparks fury

Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow faces mounting criticism as taxpayers fund hotel accommodation for thousands of migrants while local residents struggle with housing crisis. Exclusive investigation reveals the staggering costs.

NDIS Boss Quits After Taxpayer-Funded Stripper Scandal

The senior executive tasked with safeguarding Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme has resigned in disgrace after a bombshell investigation revealed he expensed sex workers, alcohol, and luxury gifts to taxpayers.

National Guard Deployed as Gardeners in Washington DC

In a surreal twist, National Guard troops stationed in Washington DC have been photographed performing menial gardening tasks, including weeding and rubbish collection, around the Tidal Basin. The images have ignited a fierce debate about the appropriate

Yellowstone Reopens After Wildfire Closure

Yellowstone National Park has reopened its doors after a temporary shutdown caused by a rapidly spreading wildfire. Park officials confirm the blaze is now under control, with emergency services remaining on high alert.

Biden's £300m Library Plan Sparks Funding Row

Plans for Joe Biden's £300m presidential library in Delaware face scrutiny over taxpayer funding and proximity to his family home, raising questions about legacy and expenditure.

UK's Multi-Billion Pound Secret Property Spree for Asylum

An exclusive investigation uncovers how the British government is secretly spending billions of taxpayer pounds to acquire houses and flats for asylum seekers, bypassing local communities and sparking a major housing controversy.

Deceased MPs' families claim thousands for luxury hotels

Exclusive investigation reveals how families of deceased Members of Parliament have claimed tens of thousands in taxpayer-funded luxury hotel stays through a controversial allowances scheme, raising serious questions about Westminster expenses.

UK's £8.2M Daily Bill for Asylum Seeker Hotels Exposed

Exclusive investigation uncovers the immense financial burden on British taxpayers, with over 50,000 asylum seekers accommodated in hotels at a cost of £8.2 million per day. Discover the locations, the figures, and the growing political backlash.

Council taxpayers face £1.2bn wall repair bill

Exclusive investigation reveals UK councils are grappling with a £1.2 billion repair backlog for boundary walls and fences, with taxpayers set to foot the bill for decades of neglect and storm damage.

Essex Council's 'Bonkers' Flag Spend Sparks Taxpayer Fury

Essex County Council faces a storm of criticism after spending thousands of pounds of public money on a controversial set of new flags, branded 'bonkers' and a 'shocking waste' by furious residents and politicians.

Australian Politicians Cost $2 Million Per Year Each

A bombshell report exposes the immense taxpayer burden of Australia's political class, with each federal politician costing over AU$2 million per year. Discover the breakdown of salaries, staffing, and perks that make it the world's most expensive democra

Twice as many asylum seekers in hotels than private rentals

Exclusive investigation reveals nearly twice as many asylum seekers are being housed in rent-free hotels than in private rental properties, amid a five-year guaranteed rent scheme for landlords. Taxpayer cost and policy efficacy under scrutiny.

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