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That’s a wrap – thank you for reading The Australian Financial Review blog for today. Some of our top stories include:
- A pilot has died in a fiery helicopter crash on the roof of a hotel in Far North Queensland. Emergency services rushed to the scene after reports the twin-engine chopper hit the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Cairns before 2am on Monday.
Vincent Tarzia, the newly elected leader of the Liberal Party in South Australia, says he did not undermine the previous leader, David Speirs, and promised bold policies as he heads towards the March 2026 state election.
The Greens will pressure the Albanese government to introduce a ban on gambling advertising by amending legislation due to be debated in the Senate this week.
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