NEWS WORTHY: Australia to spend MILLIONS on counter-drone tech & e-bike rider killed by public bus

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Australia will spend MILLIONS to develop high-powered lasers to counter drone threat.

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Federal Politics Editor Andrew Greene unpacks the Government's plan to spend millions developing high-powered lasers to counter drone threats, as Defence Industry Minister Pat Conroy warns modern warfare tactics are reshaping the battlefield.

In today’s episode, Ben O’Shea reveals Australia will spend MILLIONS to develop high-powered lasers to counter drone threat. Plus, 50yo e-bike rider killed by public bus & Penny Wong’s busy night on the phone.

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