The AFL has suspended umpire Leigh Haussen for dressing up as Osama bin Laden at an end of season event, where the theme was characters from the 2000s. Haussen, who has umpired 147 AFL games, admitted to making an error in judgement and will be banned from participating in round one of the 2025 AFL season. AFL Head of Umpiring Stephen McBurney stated that Haussen understands the inappropriate nature of his costume and will be supported in his return to umpiring after the suspension.
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Coalition unveils nuclear energy policy with renewables
The coalition proposes to build seven nuclear power plants at former coal sites in Australia, with renewable energy comprising 50% of the grid by 2050 and nuclear power at 38%. The estimated cost is $331 billion, compared to Labor's renewable energy plan at $600 billion. However, Labor argues that nuclear power is more expensive and risky than renewables, with concerns about energy reliability and carbon emissions. Full Article
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