Headstone Project fears federal funding shortfall for forgotten WWI veterans

Federal funding for military grave markers is far below Labor's pre-election promise of $3.7 million.

Why it mattersWithout adequate funding, many veterans in unmarked graves could remain unrecognized. The cost of placing headstones requires money beyond what is available.

AustraliaSouth Australian volunteers and the wider Headstone Project may struggle to complete their mission to mark the graves of World War I soldiers across Australia.

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Albanese defends $560 million grant program after pork-barrelling report

A report found Labor-held seats received almost three-quarters of $560 million. It came from the government's Major and Local Community Infrastructure Program.

Why it mattersPolitical accountability and fairness in government funding distribution face examination. This reveals ongoing debate about how public money is handed out.