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President Donald Trump.

Trump contemplates more changes as he faces political clock

After firing Attorney General Pam Bondi this week, the US President’s period of stability is coming to a close.

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Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen says Australia has enough fuel for 39 days.

Diesel prices soar as Bowen says only 39 days of fuel left

Diesel drivers are gearing up for even more financial pain at the pump from next week as the Middle East conflict sends the price of oil through the roof. 

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The latest shoot-down incidents show the risks still faced by US and Israeli aircraft over Iran.

Iran shoots down two US warplanes, crew member still missing

The search-and-rescue effort for the missing F-15 crew member marked the most perilous moment yet for US troops in the war.

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President Donald Trump in February.

On the White House’s news app, Trump is always winning

Donald Trump is facing a tough week of news. But on the chart-topping White House app the picture is much rosier.

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Donald Trump

Trump’s promise of swift end to war isn’t helping his image

Donald Trump’s promise of a quick end to the US-Israel attack on Iran did not appear to shift public perceptions of the war or the economic strife it’s causing.

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Jules Neale (left) has made her alliance with Ben Crosley (far right) public, just months after their successive marriages broke down when their spouses allegedly had an affair.

Jules Neale’s telling move just months after scandal

Jules Neale appears to have made her allegiances clear months after her split from AFL star husband Lachie Neale.

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Federal Health Minister Mark Butler said there was ‘no way’ the Federal Government would be negotiating any fundamental elements’ of the PBS.

Butler stands firm on PBS commitment despite Trump tariff

Australia is standing firm on its commitment to cheaper medicines under the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme after US President Donald Trump slapped a 100 per cent tariff on pharmaceuticals overnight.

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Defence Minister Richard Marles.

Marles makes one thing ‘absolutely clear’ about SAS in Iran

Defence minister Richard Marles is refusing to comment on the deployment of special forces to the Middle East but has made one thing ‘absolutely clear’.

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A monitor displays President Donald Trump as he delivers a message on the war in Iran in Washington, April 1, 2026. In a functioning American democracy, the president would deliver an Oval Office address at the start of a new military conflict. Donald Trump, however, decided to wait until a month into his war with Iran to give a speech about it to a skeptical public. (Jason Hendardy/The New York Times)

Donald Trump has no idea how to clean up his own mess

All we know is that the US president has managed to give Iran the upper hand in this conflict while tanking the global economy and shredding America’s most important alliances.

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The Prime Minister’s online Easter message urged everyone to ‘relish’ the long weekend opportunity to recharge.

Albanese completely ignores fuel crisis in Easter message

Anthony Albanese has urged Australians to catch up with family and friends and take it easy on the roads over Easter, but made no mention of the fuel crisis that is cutting some holiday plans short.

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The US National Capital Planning Commission has approved construction of Donald Trump's ballroom. (AP PHOTO)

Trump White House ballroom project given final approval

Donald Trump says his $US400 million ballroom will be a defining addition to the White ‌House and a lasting symbol of his presidency.

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Macron hits back at Trump as UK, Australia and allies hold talks.

‘Not a show’: French President fires back after Trump swipe

LATIKA M BOURKE: France’s President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back on Donald Trump’s criticism, warning that world politics is serious as tensions rise over Iran.

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The Trump administration has reportedly asked Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George to step down. (AP PHOTO)

US Army chief of staff to step down after Hegseth request

US Army Chief of Staff Randy George has been asked to step down by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and take immediate retirement.

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Donald Trump has introduced a 100 per cent tariff on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Donald Trump slaps 100pc tariff on pharmaceuticals

A new 100 per cent tariff on imported pharmaceuticals marks the latest escalation in Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda.

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