Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club
US Marines are planning to establish a permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria, Australia, with tender documents indicating the store will be located beyond the range of Chinese missiles. Separately, the Victorian Greens have referred the state Labor government's plan to demolish and redevelop 44 public housing towers to the state ombudsman.

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AI-generatedUS Marines are planning to establish a permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria, Australia, with tender documents indicating the store will be located beyond the range of Chinese missiles. Separately, the Victorian Greens have referred the state Labor government's plan to demolish and redevelop 44 public housing towers to the state ombudsman. This referral comes after an inquiry heard allegations of residents being pressured to relocate, deceived about their rights, and fearful of losing their homes and communities. The Greens aim to expedite the ombudsman's investigation, stating that Labor has not taken these serious allegations seriously. Pauline Hanson is also scheduled to address the National Press Club.
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5 extractedPauline Hanson is scheduled to address the National Press Club.
The Victorian Greens have referred the Labor government’s plan to redevelop public housing towers to the state ombudsman.
Residents reported being pressured to relocate, deceived about their rights, and fearful of losing their homes and communities.
US Marines plan to establish a permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria.
The planned weapons stockpile is intended to be beyond the range of Chinese missiles.