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TUE · 2026-06-16 · 21:48 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0616-85017
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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.

Nick VisserThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-06-16 · 21:48 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
Australia news live: US marines plan permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria; Pauline Hanson to address National Press Club
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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. 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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Pauline Hanson is scheduled to address the National Press Club.

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The Victorian Greens have referred the Labor government’s plan to redevelop public housing towers to the state ombudsman.

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Residents reported being pressured to relocate, deceived about their rights, and fearful of losing their homes and communities.

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US Marines plan to establish a permanent weapons stockpile in Victoria.

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The planned weapons stockpile is intended to be beyond the range of Chinese missiles.

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Tender documents show plans for store beyond the range of Chinese missiles, report says. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Greens refer Labor public housing tower redevelopment to Ombudsman The Victorian Greens have referred the state Labor government’s plan to demolish and redevelop the state’s 44 high-rise public housing towers to the state Ombudsman and will use parliament today to try to expedite an investigation. The inquiry heard evidence of residents being pressured to relocate, deceived about their rights and fearful of losing their homes and communities. Those allegations are serious, but Labor’s response shows they haven’t taken them seriously … They don’t care what the experts say or what people think. We’ve had to send in the Ombudsman to hold Labor to account before they do irreparable damage. Continue reading...
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