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The US Government believe Iran’s Supreme Leader is alive and becoming more involved.

Major US update on Iran’s ‘missing’ Supreme Leader

The US Government has shared a bombshell new claim about Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has not been seen since his father was killed in February.

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Defence chief pressed on whether AUKUS plan has been rewritten.

AUKUS boss challenged over ‘two optimal pathways’ defence

Australia’s new defence secretary has defended changes to the AUKUS submarine plan after facing tough questions over whether the revised deal was always the preferred option.

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Labor’s housing gamble faces a fresh Coalition threat.

Coalition draws a line in the sand on Labor housing taxes

The Coalition has offered to back Labor’s tax cuts while vowing to block its controversial housing reforms.

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Middle East on edge as Trump-Iran deal hangs by a thread.

Trump’s Iran peace gamble enters make-or-break territory

As Israeli attacks on Lebanon threaten to further derail peace talks between the US and Iran, President Donald Trump denies they have halted altogether.

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There are predictions property values will fall as the economy faces significant hurdles.

Could housing tax changes slow the economy even further?

The latest data is expected to show Australia's economic growth rate slowed even before the effects of interest rate hikes and the Iran war were fully felt.

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Matthew Wale is in Australia for his first trip since becoming the Solomon Islands' prime minister. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Solomons PM to meet Albanese with China pact in focus

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale will hold talks with Anthony Albanese in his first overseas visit as the leader of the Pacific nation.

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eader of the Opposition Angus Taylor during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.

Coalition wants to split tax plan as debate turns personal

The Coalition will seek to split Labor’s tax plan in two as it ramps up its opposition to the changes to capital gains and negative gearing. 

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The controversial Integrated Assessment Tool surveys people about their physical, social, and personal circumstances before calculating what support the person is entitled to. 

Health officials reveal no audit on aged-care algorithm

Health officials have revealed there was no consultation on the final algorithm to assess older Australians to determine what level of funding and home support they should receive. 

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Labor would struggle to meet its housing target.

Building approvals 83K short of housing target

Australia’s building approvals to date are still 83,000 short of Labor’s housing target to build 1.2 million homes over five years. Now a public housing advocate is worried about soaring rents.

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One Nation's newest MP David Farley hasn't ruled out voting against party policy. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

One Nation MP open to breaking with party on some votes

Ahead of being officially sworn into Parliament, Pauline Hanson's newest MP has indicated he could break with his leader on major points.

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AUKUS caucus debate as Labor MP questions old subs deal

A Labor MP has reopened debate over AUKUS after Australia agreed over the weekend to buy three second-hand submarines from the United States instead of two and a new one, as was in the original deal.

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Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have reportedly shared a fiery call.

‘Everybody hates you’: Trump erupts at Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump has reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘crazy’ in a tense phone call over the deteriorating position in the Middle East.

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Rate hikes warning after low-paid get raise above inflation

AMP is warning of 18-year high interest rates after Australia’s 2.7 million award workers received a 4.75 per cent pay rise as those on the minimum wage got a 6 per cent boost. Both were above inflation.

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