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High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems of the United States Army and United States Marine Corps launch rockets during a firepower demonstration held at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, during Talisman Sabre 2021.

ADF snubs Australian made weaponry with $2b US missile deal

The Australian Army has overlooked a locally developed long-range strike weapon, instead selecting an US-made product despite concerns the Pentagon could limit exports of its missiles during the Iran war. 

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Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has held a media conference in Viveash where he has spoken about housing and other Federal matters. Pictured is the Opposition leader

Angus Taylor unveils plan to lift fuel reserves to 60 days

Australia’s minimum fuel reserves would more than double to give the country more breathing space in future fuel shocks under new rules the Coalition wants adopted from next year.

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A Coalition energy adviser has called for Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be halted.

Coalition energy adviser calls for Snowy Hydro 2.0 halt

A civil engineer who advised the Coalition on energy policy says Snowy Hydro 2.0 to be stopped, with the cost now estimated at 20 times when former Liberal prime minister Malcolm Turnbull promised.

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Defence Force Chief of Joint Operations Justin Jones highlighted the importance of “freedom of expression” following the booing of Indigenous welcome to country ceremonies on Anzac Day.

ADF boss defends right to heckle ANZAC welcome to countries

The military community has backed one of the country’s most senior officers after he highlighted the importance of ‘freedom of expression’ following the booing of the Indigenous welcome to country on Anzac Day.

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Members of Australian families at Roj Camp prepare to leave for Damascus as part of a second repatriation effort by Syrian authorities.

Government’s blunt threat for returning ISIS brides

ISIS brides attempting to make their way back to Australia with several children have been given a stern warning.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says any plan to dilute the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount will be about addressing intergenerational unfairness in housing.

Moves to cut CGT discount shows Labor’s out of ideas

ANDREW BRAGG: Knowing their Budget is in trouble and they can’t fix spending, Labor are reverting to type. To piecemeal tax hikes.

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce said the hecklers’ comments were inappropriate. NewsWire / David Beach

Joyce tight-lipped on whether Welcome to Country heckling racist

The One Nation MP has ruled out describing the Anzac Day heckling as racist despite vehemently condemning the act.

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While others either fled or ducked for cover under tables, Michael Glantz, left, stayed seated, tucking into a spring pea and buffalo burrata salad.

‘Salad Man’ wins over internet after Trump assassination bid

Amid the chaos of the White House Correspondents’ dinner assassination attempt were acts of extreme bravery but also some that, in the cold light of day, appear completely bizarre and even slightly shady. 

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The royals are going ahead with their US trip despite a shooting incident in Washington DC. (AP PHOTO)

Trump says Charles will be 'very safe' during US visit

As Charles and Camilla head to the US for a four-day state visit, Donald Trump has given assurances the King and Queen won't be exposed to any danger.

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Donald Trump lashes out at a reporter in a tense exchange.

‘You’re a disgrace’: Defiant Donald Trump on the offensive

AARON PATRICK: The president’s popularity will likely improve after Saturday’s assassination attempt, in which he showed coolness in a crisis.

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The Washington Hilton Hotel, where gunfire broke out Saturday night, was also the site of an attempted assassination that left President Ronald Reagan seriously wounded in 1981.

Hotel where Reagan shot in 1981 becomes crime scene again

The Washington Hilton Hotel, where gunfire broke out Saturday night, was also the site of an attempted assassination that left President Ronald Reagan seriously wounded in 1981.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the ranks of world leaders who have personally contacted US President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt in Washington, DC, on the weekend. 

Albanese texts Trump after assassination attempt

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has joined the ranks of world leaders who have personally contacted US President Donald Trump following the assassination attempt in Washington, DC, on the weekend. 

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Buckingham Palace said Sunday that it would proceed with this week’s scheduled US visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles’ US visit to go ahead after Washington shooting

Buckingham Palace said Sunday that it would proceed with this week’s scheduled US visit by King Charles III and Queen Camilla after the shooting Saturday at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

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The accused shooter sent a manifesto exposing his plans just moments before opening fire.

Shooter criticises security before assassination attempt

Just minutes before opening fire, the alleged shooter sent a manifesto exposing a disturbing mindset and a willingness to act.

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