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Australia: Union scandal, Tenancious D cancels, MH17 anniversary marked

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 06: (L-R) Kyle Gass, Jack Black  and bassist John Spiker of Tenacious D perform at PNC Music Pavilion on September 06, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jeff Hahne/Getty Images)

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Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the allegations levelled against the construction union, the CFMEU.

Media reports revealed claims of standover behaviour, bribery and kickbacks and links to organised crime, leaving the federal government to consider appointing administrators.

American comedy rock duo Tenacious D's tour of Australia and New Zealand has been called off  after a comment by one of the pair about Donald Trump's assassination attempt.

And the 10 year anniversary of the downing of flight MH17 has been marked in a ceremony in Canberra.