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Greens Senator Peter Whish Wilson said talks on the EU-Australia trade deal were ongoing.

Greens could pass EU deal that may lead to climate sanctions

The Greens are likely to support the EU trade deal The Nightly understands, making Coalition demands that the government renegotiate the agreement redundant. 

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The median age of Australian property investors has risen to 51.

Number of boomer property investors more than doubles

The median age of Australian property investors has risen during the past 25 years, with the Reserve Bank revealing new data as Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced a capital gains tax and negative gearing bill.

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Small businesses that use family trusts will be forced to restructure.

Why the Budget’s hidden danger is trust issues

MARK RILEY: The biggest outrage was expected to be over investment properties, but the hidden issue will hurt small businesses.

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Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

‘Having a stroke’: Jill’s panic for Biden in Trump meltdown

Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband and then US president Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk  and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a security deal.

Ukraine plea to US as Russia threat sparks UK defence pact

Ukraine’s President has penned a letter to Donald Trump asking for ammunition to counter Russian missiles as the UK signs a pact with a European ally citing ‘Russian aggression’ as Europe’s greatest challenge.

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - APRIL 10: U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Woman who won Trump sex abuse case under investigation

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine writer who won a civil case over allegations she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.

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The ISIS bride Australia would not let return.

Who is the Australian ISIS bride blocked from coming home?

Hodan Abby was one of the first Australian women to travel independently to Syria at the height of Islamic State’s rise. More than a decade later, she has become the last to leave.

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Capital gains tax changes have proven the most controversial in Jim Chalmers’ Budget.

‘First step’ in ambitious CGT changes put to Parliament

Jim Chalmers has introduced the legislation for the Budget’s suite of tax changes to Parliament, describing it as the ‘first step’ in an ambitious tax reform package.

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The woman has been charged with had been charged with terrorism offences as part of ongoing investigations under Operation Kurrajong.

Another ‘ISIS bride’ charged after returning to Australia

Australian Federal Police have charged another ISIS-linked Australian woman who returned from Syria with terrorism offences. 

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ABC managing director Hugh Marks expects the broadcaster's news director to be announced soon.

‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: ABC hire ridiculed

The ABC has been accused of breaching impartiality standards after hiring a content creator who provides paid training for aspiring Labor candidates.

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to blow up Oman, a long-time US ally.

‘Blow them up’: Trump’s huge threat to US ally

US President Donald Trump has put a US ally on notice, telling them they’re going to have to ‘behave’ if they want to survive.

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The WA Premier has echoed industry concerns that Anthony Albanese’s sweeping changes to capital gains tax could deter foreign investment in WA’s mining industry.

Labor rift as second premier roasts Albanese’s CGT overhaul

WA Premier Roger Cook has become the second State leader to grill the Federal tax overhaul, after NSW Premier Chris Minns said workers were being over-taxed due to bracket creep.

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Joe Biden sues Donald Trump in a bid to block the release interview tapes.

Biden sues Trump in bid to stop release of explosive tapes

Former US President Joe Biden has launched legal action against the Trump administration over material he says should never be made public.

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Anthony Albanese and his government have been under pressure to water down tax reforms. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

Labor set to push through tax reforms despite backlash

An 'overall framework' on tax reform will be introduced to Parliament despite warnings capital gains tax changes will still hit successful businesses.

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