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Midday bulletin 16 October 2022

The federal government set to unveil a nearly $10 billion planned investment into construction and rail projects across Australia; Russia's defence ministry says 'terrorists' have killed at least 11 people and wounded 15 others at a military fighting range; and in sport, the Kangaroos defeat Fiji to kick off their Rugby League World Cup campaign.



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