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The cut to the fuel excise slashed the cost of petrol, but it's unclear how long it will continue. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Drivers to wait until after budget for fuel relief call

The upcoming federal budget won't contain any further commitment to slashing the fuel excise as Labor mulls tax changes to investment properties.

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A giant banner depicting the Strait of Hormuz is displayed n Tehran, with the lips of Donald Trump.

Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal; Trump dissatisfied

Iran reportedly wants to postpone discussions about its nuclear program for a later date, while prioritising an agreement with the US on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

Why Trump is the one without the cards at the poker table

Donald Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

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Victoria’s new Liberal leader has survived her first electoral test, with One Nation failing in the Nepean by-election where Labor did not stand.

One Nation fails in key by-election

Victoria’s new Liberal leader has survived her first electoral test, with One Nation failing in the Nepean by-election where Labor did not stand.

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Flotilla participants Zack Schofield (left) and Ethan Floyd (centre) were detained by the IDF. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops

An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

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Donald Trump said "on a human basis," he did not prefer a military course of action in Iran. (AP PHOTO)

Trump: New Iran plan 'disjointed', US won't leave early

US President Donald Trump says ‌the ⁠United States ​will not exit ⁠its confrontation with ‌Iran ​early ‘and ​then have ‌the ​problem arise in three ​more ​years’.

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The US has a significant military presence in Germany, with 36,000 active duty troops. (EPA PHOTO)

US withdrawing 5000 troops from Germany: Pentagon

The United States plans to withdraw 5000 troops from Germany, the Pentagon says.

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The architects of the federal budget promise responsible economic management and spending restraint. (Aap Image/AAP PHOTOS)

Budget tightens as Chalmers flags $60bn in spending pressures

Health, defence and welfare commitments are among fiscal pressures weighing on the federal budget as Treasurer Jim Chalmers vows to put a lid on spending.

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Fighting has persisted in southern Lebanon even though air strikes on Beirut have largely stopped. (AP PHOTO)

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10, IDF hurt

Israel has carried out air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 10 people, officials say.

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Alice Springs residents place flowers on the gates at the Old Timers Camp before joining a procession to the home of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby.

‘How did this happen?’ Town camp tragedy sparks fury

From a desperate search to violent unrest, how the death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby has exposed deeper failures.

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Tony Burke has accused the Opposition Leader of “ugly” attacks against new arrivals to Australia. 

‘Immigration the answer, not the problem’: Burke

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has praised Australia’s growing Indian population and declared ‘getting the right immigrants’ is part of the solution to the country’s housing crisis. 

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Anthony Albanese says Australia will have “private” discussions with the US.

PM not ruling out sending Aussie troops to reopen Strait

The Prime Minister says Australia will have ‘private’ discussions with the United States about whether to contribute military personnel to an international coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

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US President Donald Trump has brushed off a recent alleged assassination attempt.

WATCH: Reason Trump refuses to wear bulletproof vest

Donald Trump has brushed off a recent alleged assassination attempt by joking about wearing a bulletproof vest.

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Three assassination attempts in as many years have handed Donald J Trump the unwanted title of most targeted president in US history, Ben Harvey writes.

Want to make a hero out of a politician? Try to shoot them

BEN HARVEY: A message to wannabe political assassins: you’re not helping your cause.

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Rory Amon will face a retrial on two charges that a jury could not reach a verdict on. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

Ex-Liberal MP continues fight against child sex charges

An ex-state MP still denies he sexually assaulted a teen in a car park toilet as a retrial is scheduled eight months after jurors failed to reach verdicts.

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