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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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A Federal investigation has been launched after witnesses giving evidence to the royal commission on antisemitism were targeted in what has been described as a campaign of online abuse, harassment, and intimidation.

AFP probes antisemitic abuse of royal commission witnesses

A Federal investigation has been launched after witnesses giving evidence to a national inquiry were targeted online in what has been described as a campaign of antisemitic abuse, harassment, and intimidation.

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WA Liberal Senator Michaelia Cash.

Confusion over ‘absurd’ trans pregnancy claim in parliament

A debate over whether transgender women who were born male could be discriminated against over a ‘potential pregnancy’ has erupted in parliament.

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The Office of the Special Investigator and Federal Police has asked the federal anti-corruption commission to investigate the leaking of the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith

BRS lawyer slams media leak as ‘serious breach’ of integrity

The agency pursuing SAS veterans over war crimes allegations said it was ‘surprised’ notice of the planned arrest of the Victoria Cross awardee was leaked to journalists.

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NSW Police Force Deputy Commissioner Dave Hudson criticised other law-enforcement or security agencies for failing to share sensitive information.

Top NSW police officer criticises federal security agencies

The comments were the first sign of tension in the royal commission between the NSW Police Force, which had three officers injured in the Bondi Beach attack last December, and the AFP or ASIO. 

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Business groups want Treasurer Jim Chalmers to pause and rethink his capital gains tax changes.

‘All stick’: Business demands CGT changes be limited

Business groups have called on the Government to limit its capital gains tax changes to housing only or risk stifling investment, but Treasurer Jim Chalmers has all but ruled this out.

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‘No plan’: Australia’s lack of urgency over AUKUS called out

A former US Navy Secretary has hit out at Australia’s lack of urgency in preparations for the massive AUKUS project.

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Housing Minister Clare O’Neil admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

Housing minister admits tax plans not about affordable homes

STEPHEN JOHNSON: Clare O’Neil has admitted Labor’s controversial tax plans aren’t about making housing more affordable for younger Australians.

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The excise cut came into effect on April 1 and is due to end on June 30.

Fuel excise cut unlikely to be extended past June

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has given his clearest indication yet that the Government doesn’t want to extend the $2.5 billion measure to halve the fuel excise beyond the end of June.

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An ISIS-linked Australian woman banned from returning after travelling to Syria to join the terrorist organisation had attempted to board a flight in Damascus. 

Banned ‘ISIS bride’ tried to board flight to Australia

An ISIS-linked Australian woman banned from returning after travelling to Syria to join the terrorist organisation had attempted to board a flight in Damascus. 

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The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on June 14 as part of America 250 celebrations.

Mammoth UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn

The 5000-seat arena is right outside the front door of the White House.

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