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A lone palm tree remains stands amid the rubble in the Lebanese city of Tyre following an Israeli strike on June 2.

Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire amid Hezbollah’s silence

The agreement depends on the co-operation of the Iranian-backed militia. The ceasefire could remove a significant obstacle in the talks between the US and Iran.

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Despite accusing critics of the budget of mounting a scare campaign “built on lies”, the Albanese government seems to be stooping the same level.

Budget that won’t stop biting causes agony for Labor

EDITORIAL: If it’s true that a rolling stone gathers no moss then it may follow that a snowballing budget picks up a lot of crap along the way.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas.

SA Premier’s veiled swipe at Canberra over broken promises

Premier Peter Malinauskas appeared to criticise the Albanese Government’s unexpected tax increases in his government’s first Budget since winning an expanded majority three months ago.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she believes allegations from Australian women of sexual assault by Israeli forces while detained as part of a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.

Wong believes sexual assault allegations by Aussie activists

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says she believes allegations from Australian women of sexual assault by Israeli forces while detained as part of a flotilla trying to reach Gaza.

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Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock has warned Australia faces a stagflation crisis.

RBA chief fears stagflation from poor productivity

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has warned Australia’s poor workplace productivity could lead to stagflation where unemployment and inflation were both high at the same time.

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Jenny Wilkinson PSM was appointed Secretary to the Australian Treasury on June 16, 2025, becoming the first woman to hold the position. Gary Ramage

CGT changes pass lower house after Treasury boss’ admission

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has conceded Labor’s capital gains tax changes won’t be a simple reversion to the pre-1999 system, as the legislation is facing a tough route through the Senate.

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NAB was scolded by politicians for its use of the KPMG whistleblower program amid drug allegations.

NAB facing cocaine allegations, KPMG whistleblower scrutiny

The bank was scolded in Canberra last week for its whistleblower program amid allegations drugs were used at one of its Christmas parties.

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If the Prime Minister continues to be seen misleading voters, he risks losing the most precious quality of any political leader: respect. Josh Chadwick

Voters must decide if Anthony Albanese can be trusted

AARON PATRICK: If the Prime Minister continues to be seen misleading voters, he risks losing the most precious quality of any political leader: respect.

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Neo-Nazi group White Australia has been seeking to register as a political party. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Neo-Nazis lose court bid for stay on hate group listing

The High Court has ruled against neo-Nazi group White Australia, allowing it to be listed as a prohibited hate organisation.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was spruiking his tax Bill in Parliament when the Opposition tried a new tactic.

Why Albanese gagged his own Government on Budget

MARK RILEY: The Opposition wanted to force every Labor MP to talk about its contentious Budget. Anthony Albanese said no way.

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Amanda Camm announced kids under five will be removed from State residential care in Queensland.

Minister mired in child protection inquiry’s shock findings

A State minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms.

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Donald Trump has confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu ‘f..king crazy’ in an explosive phone call this week.

Shock Trump admission after blow up with Netanyahu

Fresh details have emerged about Donald Trump’s explosive phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the US President reveals why he called him ‘f...king crazy’.

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Queensland Police Service faces a structural deficit on track to blow out to about $400 million.

‘Labor failed’: Watchdog called in over police funding chaos

A State's police Budget is under fire after an independent review uncovered a looming $400m deficit, triggering a corruption watchdog referral.

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Major development in ISIS-linked woman’s bail fight.

Major update in ISIS-linked woman’s court bid

A woman accused of slavery offences after returning from Syria has hit a stumbling block before her latest court appearance.

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Jenny Wilkinson says 35k less homes are coming under Labor’s tax changes.

Treasury chief admits Albanese wrong on CGT claims

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has conceded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made misleading claims about Labor wanting to revert to capital gains tax arrangements before September 1999.

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