Dutton labelled ‘grim’ in secret review + Is high speed rail on track?
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Wednesday Headlines: Oil and gas prices surge as the US and Israel’s war on Iran continues Australian girl dies in Japan after snowmobile accident Secret Liberal election loss review labels Dutton ‘grim’ and ‘unattractive to women’ Jackie O sensationally quits breakfast radio show with Kyle Sandilands Oscar Piastri mobbed by fans in Melbourne Deep Dive: Australia has long been promised high speed rail is on the way, and last week, the federal government announced a further $230 million for detailed design work on an east coast bullet train. While we’re dazzled by the promise of connectivity, greener travel and a boom of jobs and opportunities, the idea of super-fast rail in this country is being described by one expert as a “beautiful waste of time”. In this episode of The Briefing, Sacha Barbour Gatt chats with financial journalist Alan Kohler about why the Aussie dream of a bullet train is unlikely to ever be a reality. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpodInstagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcastSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
