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Tens of millions of dollars in federal government grants have flowed into the marginal seat of Corangamite, seven times more than the neighbouring seat held by deputy Labor leader Richard Marles.

Readers discuss the great “grants divide”, as revealed by The Age this week.

Labor hoped to pick up three key Liberal seats at the 2019 election. Then the money flowed under a series of grants for swimming pools, skate parks and chook sheds.

Labor hoped to pick up three key Liberal seats at the 2019 election. Then the money flowed under a series of grants for swimming pools, skate parks and chook sheds.

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese predicts there will be a further frenzy of spending under discretionary government grants programs ahead of the 2022 election.

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The lopsided allocation of grants is antithetical to the Morrison government’s claim to be a strong economic manager. It also points to a level of arrogance and complacency.

The entire bench is aware of Montreal’s current standing, and yet nothing seems to be changing.

The losses keep piling up, which is either good or bad depending on how much you like Shane Wright.

Connor Bedard will play for Canada at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship, adding his name to an elite list in the process.