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Midday bulletin 17 June 2022

Anthony Albanese extends COVID-19 funding arrangements in his first national cabinet meeting as Prime Minister; SBS Chairman and South Australia Premier among Australians sanctioned by Russia; and in sport, illicit drug use sees Western Bulldogs player Bailey Smith slapped with a two-match ban.


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Anthony Albanese extends COVID-19 funding arrangements in his first national cabinet meeting as Prime Minister; SBS Chairman and South Australia Premier among Australians sanctioned by Russia; and in sport, illicit drug use sees Western Bulldogs player Bailey Smith slapped with a two-match ban.



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