The Headlines: Labor considers major changes to its backpacker visa crackdown after warnings of worker shortages, the government defends spending $32,000 on a coffee cart at the COP31 climate summit, and a new $76 million centre will target online radicalisation of children. Sydney Swans players will not face criminal charges over the Pullman Hotel scandal but still face civil action, while Monash researchers identify a protein linked to age-related organ damage. In sport, Kalyn Ponga wins the Golden Boot, the Socceroos' friendly against Jordan is moved to Doha, and North Melbourne's George Wardlaw is sidelined by a knee injury.

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The Headlines: Labor considers major changes to its backpacker visa crackdown after warnings of worker shortages, the government defends spending $32,000 on a coffee cart at the COP31 climate summit, and a new $76 million centre will target online radicalisation of children. Sydney Swans players will not face criminal charges over the Pullman Hotel scandal but still face civil action, while Monash researchers identify a protein linked to age-related organ damage. In sport, Kalyn Ponga wins the Golden Boot, the Socceroos' friendly against Jordan is moved to Doha, and North Melbourne's George Wardlaw is sidelined by a knee injury.
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Get the news you need, exactly when you need it, with The Summary.&nbsp;
Powered by the national newsrooms of 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, and 6PR,&nbsp;The Summary brings you concise news bulletins every morning and evening to keep you up to date, plus an in-depth look at the story driving the agenda of day - every afternoon.&nbsp;
The Summary,&nbsp;a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.