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The Albanese government has drawn scorn from political rivals after tabling its response to the Murphy report on gambling reform in the shadow of the budget.

Critics pay out on PM for 'cowardly' gambling reforms

The Albanese Government has drawn scorn from political rivals after tabling its response to the Murphy report on gambling reform in the shadow of the budget.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on election night in 2025.

CONFIRMED: Property tax promise broken in Budget

Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers have confirmed they are changing tax breaks for property investors in the Budget that will be released later tonight, breaking promises made a year ago to leave them untouched.

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A teenager has faced court as federal police say youths are being exposed to extremist propaganda..

Teen accused of planning racist terrorist attack faces court

The 17-year-old is the first person to be charged with planning a terrorist act in the ACT.

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On Tuesday morning, the day of what looks like the most consequential budget of his career, Dr Chalmers played a trick he likes to use to make the government sound more disciplined.

Chalmers fibbing again as consequential Federal Budget looms

AARON PATRICK: A few hours before the most consequential Budget of his career, the treasurer was exaggerating the government’s fiscal achievements.

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Just 6 per cent of survey respondents said they were ‘very confident’ tonight;s Budget will improve their finances.

The one thing Aussies want the most from tonight’s Budget

Capital gains tax and negative gearing have dominated the pre-Budget headlines, but a new survey released just hours before Treasurer Jim Chalmers stands up in Parliament has revealed what voters really want.

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Australian and New Zealand passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have arrived in the Netherlands for quarantine before being repatriated.

Aussie hantavirus cruise passengers arrive at next location

Australian and New Zealand passengers evacuated from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship have arrived in the Netherlands for quarantine before being repatriated.

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Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says his criticisms over the far-right direction of the Liberal party have been vindicated, declaring One Nation’s capture of its first lower seat is the ‘chickens coming home to roost.’

Farrer result shows ‘chickens are coming home to roost’

Malcolm Turnbull says his criticisms over the far-right direction of the Liberal party have been vindicated, declaring One Nation’s capture of its first lower seat is the ‘chickens coming home to roost.’

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“I know I have my doubters,” Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told his supporters.

UK PM Starmer in trouble as over 60 MPs call for resignation

Four government aides have resigned as they joined scores of Labour MPs calling for UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to stand down.

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Bill Shorten says the federal government is doing the right thing in changing negative gearing.

Bill Shorten backs Labor’s looming housing tax shift

After unsuccessfully campaigning on negative gearing changes while Labor leader, Bill Shorten says he would welcome a policy shift in the Federal Budget.

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Advocates want the childcare subsidy to be expanded to include alternatives to centre-based care.

‘Not good enough’: Parents desperate for Budget help

Parents are hoping the Federal Budget will include more choice, transparency and reform when it comes to child care by providing more subsidy options.

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Senator Pauline Hanson says One Nation's by-election win in Farrer could be the first of many. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Nationals MPs stick to their guns after One Nation win

The coalition is reassessing its position in Australia's political landscape after One Nation's comprehensive victory in the Farrer by-election.

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US President Donald Trump says a peace proposal submitted by Iran is useless.

The Iran move Trump says pushed ceasefire to brink

US President Donald Trump says the Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ after he rejected Iran's latest proposal to end the war.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget is expected to contain changes to CGT discounts.

Budget set to boost dividend stocks, hurt growth companies

Reported proposals to lift capital gains tax on share market investments could ultimately cost younger investors more than older investors, according to economists.

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Cole Allen is charged with an assassination bid against the president and the assault of an officer.

Trump assassination accused fronts Washington court

A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Association dinner has pleaded not guilty to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump.

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