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Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

Racist attack on dining Muslims escalated to AFP

Police have been criticised for releasing a man accused of threatening children and shouting racist abuse at Muslims gathering for a dinner during Ramadan.

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Ex-ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his role in the Bondi royal commission.

Bondi RC takes hit as former spy chief sensationally quits

Former ASIO boss Dennis Richardson has quit his role assisting the anti-Semitism royal commission after less than three months.

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Can anybody really imagine we would now turn down a request from our most significant ally and security blanket?

Bit by bit truth emerges from fog of Iran war

Can anybody really imagine we would now turn down a request from our most significant ally and security blanket?

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The BlueBottle USVs will be provided by Ocius.

Aussie Navy’s new weapon can ‘stay out at sea for months’

Australia will soon deploy dozens of locally made surveillance drones that operate on the ocean surface powered by renewable energy, and could eventually be armed with lethal payloads.

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Richard Marles.

Labor refuses to reveal if Aus has answered US call to arms

Defence Minister Richard Marles would not say whether Australia will agree to a Trump administration request for military support in the war against Iran.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have announced new maximum fines of $100 million for oil companies and petrol retailers that use the Middle East war as a cover to rip off motorists.

Dodgy petrol retailers face $100m fines as fuel prices surge

Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Energy Minister Chris Bowen have announced new maximum fines of $100 million for oil companies and petrol retailers that use the Middle East war as a cover to rip off motorists.

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There are signs voters are losing confidence in Dr Chalmers.

Signs voters are losing faith in big-talking Jim Chalmers

AARON PATRICK: The cost of interest payments on the federal government debt is going up, highlighting the danger of budget deficits.

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The Bondi terror attack targeted Sydney’s Jewish community. NewsWire/ John Appleyard

Student ‘celebrated’ Bondi terror deaths at Sydney school

A Sydney primary school student allegedly ‘celebrated’ the deaths of the Bondi terror attack victims during class.

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Senator Matt Canavan has been elected leader of the Nationals Party.

By leading the Nats, Matt Canavan is contradicting himself

AARON PATRICK: The first senator to lead the country-based party once dismissed the suggestion the leader could come from the upper house.

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Australian personnel were kept in their cabins when the USS Charlotte fired torpedos at the IRIS Dena, killing at least 87 people.

Minister dodges questions on submariners’ ‘bedroom defence’

The military now has a ‘bedroom defence’ for war, as the Government sidesteps questions about the Australian involvement in a US submarine’s torpedo strike.

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Tensions rise as Iran blasts Australia after seeking asylum.

‘Taking our girls hostage’: Iran blasts Aus after asylum row

Tensions between Iran and Australia have erupted into a diplomatic row after several members of Iran’s women’s national football team remained in Australia seeking asylum.

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Iranian team granted asylum reunited.

Asylum-seeking footballers had to quickly leave safe house

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum after the whole group were a major move inside an airport terminal.

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Newly elected Leader of the Nationals Matt Canavan, Deputy Leader Darren Chester and Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie.

‘Hyper-Australia’: New Nationals leader’s promise

After the shock resignation of David Littleproud, Matt Canavan has been elected as the leader of the Nationals Party.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA  - NewsWire Photos - February 4, 2026: Clive Palmer and Senator Ralph Babet hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Clive Palmer announces return to politics

Only last year, the mining billionaire said he was too old for politics, but it seems he’s changed his mind after announcing his plans to run for a Liberal-held seat in Queensland.

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The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning during a party room meeting after David Littleproud sensationally resigned. 

Littleproud’s resignation sparks Nats leadership showdown

The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning after David Littleproud sensationally resigned.

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