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People take their photos beside the wreckage of an Iranian missile that landed near the West Bank city of Jericho Monday, June 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Mahmoud Illean)

Israel and Iran’s new strikes drag region back to the brink

Monday’s latest missile attacks marked the most serious crossfire since the increasingly tenuous April 8 ceasefire was reached as Yemen’s Houthi rebels also re-entered the fray.

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation has capitalised on “unease and anger” in the electorate, becoming the most popular political party in the nation.

Pivot to One Nation shows a hunger for change

EDITORIAL: A flat economy, low growth and the spectre of a per capita recession is weighing heavily on the minds of hardworking Australians.

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So dire is the Coalition’s standing that Labor MPs are starting to feel sorry for their opponents.

Despair descends on Canberra as One Nation rises

So dire is the Coalition’s standing that Labor MPs are starting to feel sorry for their opponents and are genuinely worried that One Nation will soon take their place as the formal opposition. 

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Hollie Hughes joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation in May.

Why MPs hoping to defect to One Nation may be disappointed

Former Liberal senator Hollie Hughes has revealed the personal connection that enabled her to switch to One Nation, which is now the leading party for the first time in Newspoll’s four-decade history.

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Missiles launched from Iran toward Israel are seen in the sky over the West Bank city of Hebron.

Australia calls for calm as Iran war marks 100th day

Anthony Albanese has reiterated calls for ‘deescalation’ in the Israel-US-Iran war as renewed fighting broke out as the conflict reached its 100-day mark.

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Minister for Trade and Tourism, Special Minister of State Don Farrell

One Nation’s surge not about broken promises: Farrell

Australia’s trade minister says the immigration debate is what’s boosting the ‘populist’ party.

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Anthony Albanese, who is not stupid, discovers the economy.

Anthony Albanese, who is not stupid, discovers the economy

AARON PATRICK: ‘It’s the economy, stupid,’ the prime minister said today, raising the question: why did it take him five budgets to try and fix it?

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Just 51.1 per cent of homes auctioned across capital cities this weekend sold. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Cooling house market: Good for this group, bad for others

Auction clearance rates have hit a five-year low, but for one group, this could be a huge opportunity.

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Pauline Hanson is in her ascendency, while Anthony Albanese is less popular than ever.

The antidote to One Nation is staring Labor in the face

CAMERON MILNER: There’s a simple way for Anthony Albanese to counter Pauline Hanson’s rise. He won’t do it.

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Anthony Albanese points to economic pain as voters flock to One Nation.

Voters flock to One Nation due to ‘the economy, stupid’: PM

Anthony Albanese says economic pressure and cost-of-living stress are driving Australians towards One Nation as the minor party continues to surge in the polls.

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Pioneering scientist Richard Scolyer has died after a long battle with brain cancer.

PM announces state funeral for Richard Scolyer

The Prime Minister and other prominent Australians have paid tribute to scientist and former Australian of the Year Richard Scolyer following his death from brain cancer.

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Julia Gillard has responded to a new ‘ditch the witch’ campaign.

Ex-PM Julia Gillard hits out at ‘ditch the witch’ Allan ads

Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard has issued a rare political statement in the wake of a targeted ‘ditch the witch’ campaign against Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong-un. (AP PHOTO)

China's Xi vows to work closely with North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected in ​North Korea for talks with ​leader Kim Jong-un, ​as Beijing tries to draw Pyongyang ‌back into its orbit.

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Anthony Albanese leads tributes to Richard Scolyer.

‘One of our brightest lights’: PM’s Richard Scolyer tribute

Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to Richard Scolyer, praising the former Australian of the Year for facing his cancer battle with extraordinary courage and grace.

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Trump goes nuclear on interviewer before shock walk-off

Donald Trump branded an NBC host ‘crooked’ and abruptly ended an interview after being repeatedly challenged over his election claims.

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