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Anthony Albanese and his government have been under pressure to water down tax reforms. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor set to push through tax reforms despite backlash

An 'overall framework' on tax reform will be introduced to Parliament despite warnings capital gains tax changes will still hit successful businesses.

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Breakfast with Katherine Bennell-Pegg at Crown Ballroom, Crown Towers on Wednesday 27th May 2026.
Katherine Bennell-Pegg.
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‘Dream big!’: Katherine Bennell-Pegg gives inspiring message

Australia is set to play a pivotal role in the future of space exploration, according to the nation’s first ever qualified astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

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There has still been no enforcement action from Australia’s under-16s social media ban despite one app allowing young people to retry their age verification 24 times in a day. 

Zero fines issued under Aussie under-16 social media ban

There has still been no enforcement action from Australia’s under-16s social media ban despite one app allowing young people to retry their age verification 24 times in a day. 

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The Office of the Special Investigator and Federal Police has asked the federal anti-corruption commission to investigate the leaking of the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith

BRS lawyer slams media leak as ‘serious breach’ of integrity

The agency pursuing SAS veterans over war crimes allegations said it was ‘surprised’ notice of the planned arrest of the Victoria Cross awardee was leaked to journalists.

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NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson criticised other law-enforcement or security agencies for failing to share sensitive information.

Top NSW police officer criticises federal security agencies

The comments were the first sign of tension in the royal commission between the NSW Police Force, which had three officers injured in the Bondi Beach attack last December, and the AFP or ASIO. 

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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

Housing minister admits tax plans not about affordable homes

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Clare O’Neil has admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

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The Nightly Live: Breakfast with Katherine Bennell-Pegg.

Australia’s space future: We must be daring

KATHERINE BENNELL-PEGG: If we can harness that ambition and desire for exploration, in our young people and across our industries, then we can shape a positive future for all Australians. 

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An ISIS-linked Australian woman banned from returning after travelling to Syria to join the terrorist organisation had attempted to board a flight in Damascus. 

Banned ‘ISIS bride’ tried to board flight to Australia

An ISIS-linked Australian woman banned from returning after travelling to Syria to join the terrorist organisation had attempted to board a flight in Damascus. 

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Bruce Lehrmann is fighting federal authorities for the return of a diary seized from his home. (Steve Markham/AAP PHOTOS)

'Bit of a monster': Lehrmann fights to recover diaries

Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann is locked in a tussle with the federal corruption watchdog over the seizure and alleged distribution of his personal diary.

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ABC director of news Justin Stevens has abruptly resigned after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons, with his departure effective immediately.

ABC news boss Justin Stevens departs immediately

ABC director of news Justin Stevens has abruptly resigned after four years in the role, citing personal and professional reasons, with his departure effective immediately.

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Pauline Hanson has shared One Nation’s radical plan for housing, CGT and negative gearing.

Pauline Hanson shares radical negative gearing, CGT plan

One Nation has revealed for the first time its stance on negative gearing and capital gains tax, with Pauline Hanson making the announcement.

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Intelligence sharing has come under the microscope in a probe into the Bondi terror attack. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Top cop reveals intelligence sharing flaw after Bondi

A top counterterrorism police officer says Australia's intelligence agencies need to get on the same page regarding their level of information sharing.

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Angus Taylor’s Budget reply speech was politically significant.

Why Angus Taylor is the right man to rebuild the Coalition

JENI O’DOWD: The Liberal Party does not need another leadership bloodbath. It needs stability, discipline and time to rebuild trust with voters who have drifted away.

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A dynamic and unstable weather system is expected to bring heavy falls in the coming days. Dave Hunt

‘Severe’ rain, thunderstorms to smash several Aussie States

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to bring widespread rain and possibly disrupt one of the nation’s biggest sporting rivalries.

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