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Ben Harvey explains the bizarre trend that drove the Australian share market to a record high and the commodity behind the stunning comeback.

GOLD was only ever one bad hairdo away from a bull run

In tonight’s show, Ben Harvey explains the bizarre trend that drove the Australian share market to a record high and the commodity behind the stunning comeback.

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Anthony Albanese needs to meet with Donald Trump whether he likes it or not.

Albo needs to rip off Band-Aid and meet with Trump

EDITORIAL: It's a fact of life that some world leaders are people you’d prefer not to invite round for a cuppa. But it’s time for Anthony Albanese to get over that and meet with Donald Trump.

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Carlton could benefit from trading Patrick Cripps to Fremantle.

Why Carlton should trade Patrick Cripps to Freo

SOPHIE GANNON: The Blues need to make some tough calls and offloading their biggest star to the Fremantle Dockers should be on the table as one of them.

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Anthony Albanese and Sussan Ley have already shown vastly contrasting political styles.

Time for agro Albo to get a new schtick

ANDREW CARSWELL: Anthony Albanese has found himself on the wrong side of a telling political position, facing a Liberal leader who has struck a tone of contrast with an increasingly agitated PM.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers knows the Budget is  unsustainable, but will he address the elephant in the room?

Will Chalmers address the Budget elephant in the room?

MARK HUMPHREY-JENNER: Jim Chalmers has acknowledged what we have all known for some time: the Budget is unsustainable. So, what is the fix?

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AARON PATRICK: In an era of lavish weddings, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spent a tiny slice of his wealth to marry television host Lauren Sanchez.

Amazon founder’s wedding was ‘cheap’ compared to Australia

AARON PATRICK: In an era of lavish weddings, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos spent a tiny slice of his wealth to marry television host Lauren Sanchez.

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It appears Anthony Albanese has taken his election win as a gold star endorsement to remain mediocre.

Albanese is taking the worst lesson from his landslide win

LATIKA M BOURKE: It is obvious, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sees no need for improvement. Instead, he has taken his election win as a gold star endorsement to remain mediocre.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong is heading for another meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Wong the wrong person to win Americans’ favour

EDITORIAL: Australia’s relationship with its No.1 security ally is at its lowest ebb in memory. And into this fray we are sending . . . Penny Wong.

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China’s Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian says China only comes in ‘peace’.

Albo’s dark warning from Chinese on defence

CAMERON MILNER: With friends like the Chinese Ambassador, Anthony Albanese hardly needs enemies. Our very own handsome boy was told by China to keep Australia, weak or else.

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Steve Smith should return to batting at firs drop.

Smith needs to do what is best for the team, not himself

MITCHELL JOHNSON: The top order is a mess and there is one very simple fix if Steve Smith is willing to do the right thing.

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Laurie Daley should have looked to find a spot for Keaon Koloamatangi in his game three Blues team.

Blues have made the wrong call with this Origin selection

MARK ‘SPUDD’ CARROLL: Daley could have rolled the dice instead of opting for an unchanged squad, while the Maroons have gone back to the future.

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Sam Kekovich boycotting North Melbourne centenary celebration is barely worth getting angry about.

Men do not own football as much as they think they do

GEORGIE PARKER: It’s not even worth getting too fired up about, but yet again a champion of the game has shown just how of touch they really are.

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Iran and its minions, masters of deception, will keep trying to play gullible Western leaders like a fiddle in an orchestra of appeasement, writes Justin Amler.

Weak words about ‘diplomacy’ play into Iran regime’s hands

After 12 days of direct conflict between Iran and Israel, that war has come to a temporary halt. At least, the war with Iran.

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WATCH: In Newsworthy, Ben O’Shea reveals why Australia is late to the party by listing the Terrorgram group as a terror organisation. Plus, are we spending enough on defence? An expert says no.

Why debate on Aussie defence spend is supercharged

WATCH: In Newsworthy, Ben O’Shea reveals why Australia is late to the party by listing the Terrorgram group as a terror organisation. Plus, are we spending enough on defence? An expert says no.

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