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Trump said the US could revive Project Freedom, which was launched this week to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz. (AP PHOTO)

Trump threatens ‘Project Freedom plus’ as US awaits Iran response on war proposal

A classified US intelligence assessment has reportedly found Iran could withstand a US naval blockade for months.

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As Treasurer Jim Chalmers prepares to hand down next week’s federal budget, pressure is mounting on the government to deliver meaningful support for households. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Budget cash splash may not ease Australians’ cost-of-living pain

From fuel prices and tax offsets to housing and healthcare, economists say some of the budget measures Australians notice first may not deliver lasting relief.

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In an undated image from the Department of Defense, an image of a UFO resembling a football-shaped body near Japan that the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command reported. The Pentagon on Friday released online what it called “new, never-before-seen” files, dating back decades, related to unidentified flying objects. (Department of Defense via The New York Times)  — NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY

‘New, never-before-seen’ UFO files finally released

It includes a strange sighting by Buzz Aldrin of a bright light source during the Apollo 11 moon mission.

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Pauline Hanson demanded to know why a local ABC crew was kicked out a media conference in the seat of Farrer by her main adviser. 9News

Wild Pauline Hanson scene as ABC kicked out

Pauline Hanson was left perplexed after a local ABC crew was kicked out of a press conference on the eve of the Farrer by-election.

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Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

Shock CIA report reveals Tehran could withstand blockade for months

US leverage over Tehran remains limited after a CIA assessment indicated Iran could withstand four more months more of a blockade.

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The voters of Farrer will deliver a message that will echo up and down the corridors of Parliament House.

Farrer by-election could change the political landscape

The voters of Farrer will deliver a message that will echo up and down the corridors of Parliament House.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers

Treasurer Jim Chalmers in the run up to his greatest test

Treasurers usually play a careful game of expectations management ahead of budgets so they can pull a rabbit out of their hat on the night and dazzle everyone. Not so this year.

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Thirty-two-year-old ISIS widow Janai Safar was denied bail on Friday by a Sydney judge. 7NEWS

ISIS widow denied bail; two others to seek release Monday

Prosecutors allege one of the women who returned to Australia on Thursday bought a Yazidi slave for $14,000 while living in the ISIS caliphate.

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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and candidate David Farley in Albury on Thursday.

Historic political win looms in former Coalition stronghold

Voters in the New South Wales seat of Farrer are poised to make history this weekend by electing a One Nation candidate to Federal Parliament’s lower house for the first time.

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage enjoys an ice cream after casting his vote during the local council elections.

Key sign on the nose Starmer’s Labour headed for wipeout

Ten years after voting for Brexit, the same voters are still dissatisfied and are continuing to buy whatever it is that Nigel Farage is selling. 

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Why Govt spending isn’t going to slow down anytime soon

The people making the decisions want to be remembered in the history books as someone who got stuff done. And if that means adding to the pile of debt and fuelling inflation, then so be it. 

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Embattled Sports and Communications Minister Anika Wells is repaying $10,000 in taxpayer-funded travel following an audit into her questionable expense claims.

PM rejects Opposition call to sack minister over $10K travel

Anthony Albanese is rebuffing an Opposition call to sack embattled Sport and Communications Minister Anika Wells after she repaid $10,000 in wrongful travel claims.

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Jess Wilson will unveil a plan to cut the public sector workforce to help balance Victoria's books. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Public service hiring freeze pitched to help budget fix

A would-be premier has gone some of the way to answering how she plans to embark on state budget repair while simultaneously promising to slash five taxes.

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Denying young people the tools older generations have used to accrue wealth would be the true act of inequity.

Why capital gains tax changes are unfair to young people

MARK HUMPHERY-JENNER: Denying young people the tools older generations have used to accrue wealth would be the true act of inequity.

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Julie Bishop steps down as Australian National University Chancellor immediately.

Julie Bishop steps down as ANU Chancellor immediately

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has abruptly resigned as ANU chancellor, warning of ‘unprecedented and coordinated interference’ in the university’s governance.

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