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Treasurer warns of slowdown | Evening News Bulletin 23 October 2026

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In this bulletin, the Treasurer warns of tougher economic times ahead, schools closed and hundreds rescued in flash flooding in Queensland. And in sport, Victoria's Phillip Island gets ready to host its last MotoGP.

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