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Three United States marines who were killed in a helicopter crash during a military drill in the Northern Territory have been identified.Captain Eleanor LeBeau, Corporal Spencer Collart, and Major Tobin Lewis, were killed and the 20 other people on board, who were all US marines, were injured.The boss of Virgin Australia has questioned the decision to block more domestic competition to protect Qantas' profits, saying the government wasn't properly informed.
Ms Hrdlicka also hit back at suggestions Qantas as the national carrier needed to be shielded by government intervention, underlining they are privately owned and listed on the public market.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce the date of the referendum for an Indigenous Voice to parliament in Adelaide tomorrow, with the poll expected to be set for the 14th of October.
Shark nets are returning to New South Wales beaches from next month but conservationists say they do more harm than good by trapping non-target animals like turtles, dolphins and seals.
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