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Katy Gallagher, Jim Chalmers, Anthony Albanese, Wrap 2026

‘No bounce expected’: Labor plays down post-budget poll boost

As the government and opposition go head-to-head on tax policy, the treasurer concedes his budget is unlikely to win any immediate extra support from voters.

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According to Defence Minister Richard Marles an expected “additional 100 jobs will be created at Lockheed Martin Australia.”

WA to lose 100 high-tech AUKUS jobs to Adelaide

Complex work to prepare Australia’s future AUKUS nuclear-powered submarines will be completed in Adelaide.

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Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor.

‘Price you pay’: Taylor’s message to immigrants over citizenship

Angus Taylor has defended a Coalition plan to restrict welfare access for non-citizens, saying permanent residents who choose not to become Australian citizens will face a ‘price’ under the proposed changes.

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Labor candidate Luke Richmond (right, pictured with Opposition Leader Steven Miles) is likely to win the state seat of Stafford following a by-election on Saturday. Annette Dew

Labor claims victory in crucial by-election

Labor has claimed victory in a crucial state by-election, despite the party suffering a significant swing and only a few hundred votes separating two candidates.

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No apology from PM as rivals push tougher policies

A prime minister who refuses to apologise for breaking an election promise, an opposition leader who is now singing from the One Nation play book - and an empowered Pauline Hanson. Let the games begin.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dodged questions on whether the fuel excise relief will continue past June.

Albanese refuses to say whether fuel excise cut to continue

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to say whether fuel excise cut will extend beyond June 30.

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Nigeria's military and the US have killed a senior Islamic State leader in a joint-operation. (AP PHOTO)

ISIS second-in-command killed by US and Nigerian forces

Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, second in command ‌of ISIS globally, has reportedly been eliminated by US forces during an operation in Africa.

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A bite from an Asian tiger mosquito could cause swelling to the brain in the worst cases..

‘Barbecue stoppers’: Invasive ‘super’ pest found in Aus

‘Its bite can spread serious diseases such as dengue fever, yellow fever and several types of viral infections that can cause swelling to the brain.’

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Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as the markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing between President Donald Trump and China’s leader, Xi Jinping.

Oil prices climb on fears of broader energy crunch

Oil prices jumped, stocks tumbled, and bond yields spiked as markets contended with persistent supply disruptions in the Middle East and the absence of meaningful breakthroughs at the summit in Beijing.

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The Albanese government’s overhaul of investor taxation is expected to slow housing prices, but experts are split on whether it will do what Labor wants – help more Australians own their own homes.

Labor’s radical housing tax overhaul divides experts

The Albanese government’s overhaul of investor taxation is expected to slow housing prices, but experts are split on whether it will do what Labor wants.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to confirm whether the Federal Government will extend the fuel excise beyond its current deadline as he announced Australia had secured more fuel.

Albanese dodges fuel excise question as crisis drags on

The Prime Minister has dodged a question about extending the fuel excise cut, spruiking tax changes instead.

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If the Farrer by-election last weekend proved anything it is that the old Labor-Liberal domination of Australian politics is all but gone, writes Paul Murray.

Why Labor needs to be wary of rise of One Nation

PAUL MURRAY: If the Farrer by-election last weekend proved anything it is that the old Labor-Liberal domination of Australian politics is all but gone.

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Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products.

Details scarce as Trump touts ‘fantastic deals’ with China

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Donald Trump departed Beijing on Friday, touting trade deals to sell American-made airplanes, farm goods and other products, the signature outcome of his two-day summit with Xi Jinping.

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The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

Taylor dodges questions about threat from Pauline’s party

The Opposition Leader dodged questions about whether the threat from One Nation is driving his hardline migration policy, as coalition strategists closely study the factors behind Farrer by-election loss.

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As the Government is accused of class warfare, the Opposition intends to turn tax increases on landlords, the middle class and trust into a major political fight.

Budget opens door for intriguing comeback from Coalition

As the Government is accused of class warfare, the Opposition intends to turn tax increases on landlords, the middle class and trust into a major political fight.

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