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The Quicky Evening News: Friday August 22nd 2025

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Security cameras will be trialled at hundreds of childcare facilities across the country in the wake of child abuse allegations rocking the sector; Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hinted at potential changes to superannuation and capital gains taxes, and says “intergenerational fairness” will be at the heart of any tax reform; Erik Menendez has been denied parole after decades in prison; A postal worker has been charged over an alleged scheme that used stolen bank cards from the mail to commit nearly $1.5 million in fraud; And Australian sunscreen brand Ultra Violette has voluntarily pulled its popular "Lean Screen" product from shelves due to concerns over its sun protection factor. 

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Host/Producer: Gemma Donahoe

Audio Production: Lu Hill 

 
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