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Tax breaks for electric vehicles will be significantly curtailed in a move expected to save the budget $1.7 billion as Treasurer Jim Chalmers says large cuts across the board will help reduce demand.

Tax breaks for EVs to be slashed in Budget savings

Tax breaks for electric vehicles will be significantly curtailed in a move expected to save the budget $1.7 billion as Treasurer Jim Chalmers says large cuts across the board will help reduce demand.

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Ben Harvey explains why Albo’s changes to negative gearing and Roger Cook’s eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, meanwhile the Government schemes to fix the housing shortage are exacerbating the problem at the same time.

Residential property is usually a pig of an investment

Ben Harvey explains why changes to negative gearing and State eviction laws are going to make the residential investment a black hole, as Government schemes to fix the housing shortage exacerbates the problem.

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Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

It’s about time Anthony Albanese showed some courage

Prime Minister Albanese admitted that just 12 months in he’s already delivered all of his 2025 election promises, so underwhelming was his very short list of promises.

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Australian sailors serving on board US submarines have been instructed to comply with all directions from their American commanders, despite concerns about operations launched by the Trump administration.

Aussie sailors forced to comply with orders on US subs

Australian sailors serving on board US submarines have been instructed to comply with all directions from their American commanders, despite concerns about operations launched by the Trump administration.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Prime Minister of Japan, Sanae Takaichi, speak after reaffirming commitments to regional security, trade partnerships, and the shared values of the two nations.

Japan’s PM raises red flag on China amid Australian visit

Japan’s visiting PM has raised concerns about China’s military rise during discussions with Anthony Albanese in Canberra, before signing several economic and security agreements

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Big cuts in next week’s Budget will help reduce demand in the economy as inflation runs hot again, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says as he pledges to deliver a net saving in the bottom line.

Chalmers eyes budget cuts as inflation runs hot again

Big cuts in next week’s Budget will help reduce demand in the economy as inflation runs hot again, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says as he pledges to deliver a net saving in the bottom line.

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The Jews chosen to give evidence on the first hearing day of the anti-Semitism royal commission provided disturbing stories of life in a country they thought was a haven.

Jews speak up: ‘Dead Jewish people don’t need love’

The Jews chosen to give evidence on the first hearing day of the anti-Semitism royal commission provided disturbing stories of life in a country they thought was a haven.

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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion holds its first public hearing. Pictured is Commissioner Virginia Bell AC SC.

Jewish Aussies testify how ‘summer of terror’ preceded Bondi

Jewish Australians have given their first testimonies to a royal commission into anti-Semitism, describing how a ‘summer of terror’ preceded the Bondi terror attack.

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Admiral Samuel Paparo, China, US, navy

Top US commander visits Aus, sounds alarm on China threat

ANDREW GREENE: A top US commander has arrived in Australia for talks after warning America lacks the naval strength to counter China’s growing aggression.

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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is fighting for his life in hospital.

‘America’s Mayor’ hospitalised as fears grow over condition

US President Donald Trump has sent his message of support to the former New York City mayor, calling him a ‘true warrior’.

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Speculation is building over possible tax changes after Labor refused to rule out negative gearing reforms.

Backflip fears grow as Labor won’t rule out tax change

The Labor government has stopped short of ruling out changes to negative gearing, fuelling speculation ahead of next week’s budget.

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Donald Trump warning rattles Hormuz flashpoint.

‘Dealt with forcefully’: Trump ups stakes in Hormuz crisis

A blunt warning from President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears of escalation as the US prepares to escort ships through the volatile waterway.

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Iran hasn't paid a big enough price for the US to accept their peace deal, says President Trump.

Trump says Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price'

US President Donald Trump says he is unlikely to accept the latest peace deal from Tehran, saying Iran hasn't ‘paid a big enough price’ yet.

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US resident Donald Trump meets with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

How Germany may have misjudged Trump’s anger on Iran

As US President Donald Trump fired off a series of social media posts criticising Germany, German leaders showed no public signs that they believed the president was serious.

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