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President Donald Trump says the US will hit Iran "very hard" over the next week. (AP PHOTO)

US sends 2,500 marines to Middle East as Iran war escalates

About 2,500 Marines aboard as many as three warships are heading to the Middle East from the Indo-Pacific region as Iran increases its attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, two US officials said.

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‘There is nothing they can do about it!’

US has ‘obliterated’ Iran’s oil export hub, Kharg Island

‘There is nothing they can do about it!’ the President said in a statement.

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David Speirs says disappointment with himself has led to a lot of soul searching.

'They spat in my face': ex-Lib leader seeks redemption

David Speirs is still getting high. But the disgraced former leader of the South Australian Liberal Party, who was convicted on drug supply charges, insists it has nothing to do with illicit substances.

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Pete Hegseth has made contempt for what he calls ‘stupid rules of engagement’, and has boasted that he unleashed the military to use ‘maximum authorities on the battlefield’ in the Iran war.

Hegseth pledges ‘maximum’ engagement in Iran war

Pete Hegseth has made contempt for what he calls ‘stupid rules of engagement’, and has boasted that he unleashed the military to use ‘maximum authorities on the battlefield’ in the Iran war.

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Fuel has been running short in regional areas, prompting calls for supply to be rationed in cities. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Push for city fuel rationing to keep regions motoring

As businesses face soaring fuel prices, transport companies are calling for petrol rationing in cities to prioritise food and other critical industries.

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A newly found photo shows Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, Peter Mandelson in robes with Jeffrey Epstein. (AP PHOTO)

Disgraced Andrew, UK diplomat, captured in bathrobes with Epstein

A newly released picture of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, former UK diplomat Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein is the first of the three to be uncovered.

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Long term, officials and analysts suggest the war will weaken American influence, aid Chinese arguments about American decline and accelerate a middle-power arms race.

How the war in Iran could actually help China

Long term, officials and analysts suggest the war will weaken American influence, aid Chinese arguments about American decline and accelerate a middle-power arms race.

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It seems unthinkable that we would refuse a US request as it takes on the burden of a war. So why won’t the Government tell us what the US wants and what we have done about it?

Why won’t the Government reveal US war request?

It seems unthinkable that we would refuse a US request as it takes on the burden of a war. So why won’t the Government tell us what the US wants and what we have done about it?

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The fallout from the Middle East conflict could see Australia face recession, fuel rations and growing unemployment.

Experts warn Australia facing ‘deep recession’ from Iran war

Australia is facing a ‘deep recession’ as Iran’s guerilla tactics in the Strait of Hormuz force the Federal Government to introduce fuel rationing, a superannuation strategist says.

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The cost to the Budget of providing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions to property investors is set to double.

Negative gearing, CGT discount costs set to double in decade

The cost to the Budget of providing negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions to property is set to double in the coming decade without changes, new Parliamentary Budget Office figures show.

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Home Affairs officials have revealed there are 234,000 backpackers in Australia, accounting for more than half of the nation’s high net overseas migration figure.

Global backpacker interest in Australia reaches fever pitch

Home Affairs officials have revealed there are 234,000 backpackers in Australia, accounting for more than half of the nation’s high net overseas migration figure.

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A dramatic shift in the economic outlook will fundamentally change the Albanese Government’s second term - and leave it with hard choices.

The war in Iran is redrawing Australia’s political landscape

A dramatic shift in the economic outlook will fundamentally change the Albanese Government’s second term - and leave it with hard choices.

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Prosecutors have withdrawn an accusation of threatening serious harm to the prime minister. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Twist for man accused of threatening to kidnap PM

A man is no longer accused of threatening serious harm against Prime Minister Anthony Albanese by calling for him to be kidnapped.

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Young Australian's are turning to the share market to create wealth.

Why young Aussies are swapping property dreams for shares

Average house prices now cost nine times average incomes, versus five times 20 years ago, and young Australians are now looking for alternative ways to build wealth.

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The nation's most populous state will get a smaller slice of the pie in a contentious GST carve-up. (Flavio Brancaleone/AAP PHOTOS)

WA’s GST share lifts above floor for first time since 2018

WA will receive $9.3 billion in GST payments in the coming year and lift above 75 cents for the first time since 2018, as the body that splits the money warns falling royalties are starting to hit .

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