The new right-wing Italian PM that's already got the left calling her a fascist, the Optus data hacker has apologised as scores of customers receive ransom emails, plus, the fracas over Labor's decision to scrap the cashless welfare card is still biting.

<p>The new right-wing Italian PM that's already got the left calling her a fascist, the Optus data hacker has apologised as scores of customers receive ransom emails, plus, the fracas over Labor's decision to scrap the cashless welfare card is still biting.</p>

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