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Ballantyne: Prove it for $100K

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By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 13 April 2026, 7:00PM

The designer of the controversial Aurora V ferry has challenged the prime minister to prove the vessel could split in two “like the Titanic,” offering AU$100,000 if he can.

By Sulamanaia Manaui Faulalo 13 April 2026, 7:00PM

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