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For four long years, the family of Jordan Barac has been tormented by the lack of answers and accountability surrounding their loved one's untimely and gruesome death. The 18-year-old was killed at the Weston Creek skatepark in 2020. Nobody has ever been found guilty of Jordan's murder. Today, we publish the second part of Lucy Bladen's must-read series where the Barac family outline their quest for justice and hopes for the future. Our federal politics team has uncovered a hefty public service spend on promotional merchandise. Figures in Miriam Webber and Eleanor Campbell's story show millions spent on paraphernalia ranging from gummy bears to chocolate crocodiles, condoms and tablecloths. Check out today's story to see which departments spent the most. It's official: the daily grind just got a little harder. The cost of coffee has spiked due severe weather in bean-growing regions. As Tara Highet has found, this has pushed roasters and cafes to hike their prices. While the cost of living has many feeling the pinch, Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has accused public servants of having champagne for breakfast. A curious meal receipt belonging to her old estimates sparring partner Airservices Australiachief executive Jason Harfield recently caught the senator's attention. Brittney Levinson has the details in today's Public Eye column.
We're in for a partly cloudy day to start the working week, with a mild top of 21 degrees and the slight chance of a shower forecast. Have a great week. | 