⏱️This edition of the National Account’s newsletter is a five-minute read.
👋 G’day everyone, Archie here.
Hope you’ve all been keeping well, given everything that’s going on. We’ve got a decent chunk of news for you to sink your teeth into today. So let’s crack into it 🗞️
It takes six months of all the experts examining all of the evidence and when that kind of information comes out, that’s a valid thing to talk about
🗣️ Why did he say that?
Dr Glynn Greensmith appeared on ABC Radio Perth on Tuesday with an important reminder for people searching for answers in the wake of Sunday’s horrific attack.
Greensmith says that while authorities investigate what happened, we should focus on the heroes and victims of the attack.
He pointed out that digging through every post or detail of the shooter’s life “does their job for them” by giving attention to someone who intended harm.
Below I’ve got a digestible wrap-up of what we know, what you can still do and an update on a couple of those victims.
In the meantime, despite some of the footage circulating online in the wake of the attack, the eSafety Commission hasn’t ordered any of the tech platforms (Meta, Facebook, X) to take anything down.
To find out why check out today’s video:
Around the Grounds 🦘
Across the country, things are happening at a local level that have an impact nationally. Here’s the stories you might not hear about in the traditional media.
🚨 Vic road blitz after deadly crashes in the West
Victoria Police have announced a statewide enforcement operation after four serious crashes in western Victoria over three days left eight people hospitalised and one dead.
The state has already recorded 20 road deaths in the first half of December, exceeding last year’s total for the entire month.
With holiday traffic increasing, police will roll out Operation Roadwise from Thursday, with 24/7 alcohol and drug testing and increased patrols on major highways and regional roads.
Read that story by clicking below 👇
🪨 Quarry quarrels in Melbourne’s east
The Greens, Victorian Socialists, and local Labor MP Daniela De Martino are pushing back against Boral’s plan to expand the Montrose quarry in Melbourne’s East by 30 acres.
Campaigners warn it would destroy native vegetation and scar Mount Dandenong. The Planning Minister now holds the final decision.
Read that story by clicking below 👇
Remembering that time the gambling industry called me unethical for reporting on a pokie convention 🎰
Earlier this year, the gambling industry called me unethical after I reported on its gigantic pokie convention.
Which was a little weird, considering Australians lose about $15 billion a year to pokies. Did they not want me looking into why?
I give you the rundown of what happened, how they responded, and what we did next.
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Cheers, Archie