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Alex Greenwich is owed an estimated $540,000 after Mark Latham lost his defamation case appeal. (Flavio Brancaleone, Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

Latham facing huge bill over homophobic tweet

A controversial MP has been left with a hefty legal bill after a years-long legal tussle with a political adversary over a sexually explicit social media post.

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Pauline Hanson wants to reopen the abortion vote.

When it comes to One Nation: Be careful what you wish for

JENI O’DOWD: For years, voting for a minor party or an independent was a way of sending a message without really thinking that they would ever hold any significant power. But what happens when they do?

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Opposition Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam said it was a “devastating blow”.

Taxpayers may have to fork out compo to foreign-born crims

The Commonwealth could be exposed to compensation claims for hundreds of foreign-born criminals after another landmark NZYQ decision in the High Court.

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A fuel excise cut aimed at easing the pressure of the oil crisis is due to expire on June 30.

Aussies brace for petrol bill shock as tax cut ends

Australia is unlikely to extend the temporary halving of the fuel excise, as conflict in the Middle East breaks out ending the fragile ceasefire.

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Anthony Albanese’s government are being warned about Labor’s funding model for the ‘Thriving Kids’ initiative.

Albo insists NDIS cuts ‘sensible’ to secure scheme’s future

Anthony Albanese insists his Government’s proposed cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme are ‘sensible’ as a three-day inquiry hears concerns over the changes.

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People watched on as a vehicle burned during a protest following a stabbing in Belfast. (AP PHOTO)

Calls for calm as protests erupt after Belfast knife attack

Authorities are calling for calm as groups called for anti-immigration protesters to take to the streets of Belfast following a serious stabbing.

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Australians are being encouraged to think more about bequeathing to charities after they go.

Labor wants Australians talking about death

A push to get Australians more comfortable talking about death is aimed at boosting the number of donations to charities.

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Stam duty will be axed for first home buyers across the ACT, in the territory's budget on Wednesday.

Stamp duty axed as budget tackles housing crisis

Stamp duty for first home buyers will be abolished in an Australian first as part of a territory budget devoted to improving housing affordability.

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There's growing calls for cuts to the NDIS to be at least delayed.

Advocates sound alarm over NDIS overhaul

An inquiry is set to hear calls for sweeping government changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to be pushed back.

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Donald Trump vows to strike back after Iran helicopter attack.

Trump vows revenge after Iran downs US helicopter

Donald Trump has vowed the US will respond after claiming Iran shot down an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

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A rare public rift is emerging between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump flexes power, leaving Netanyahu with limited room

A rare public rift is emerging between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu as the US president asserts unprecedented control over Israel’s military and diplomatic decisions on Iran.

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Australians are facing some of the bleakest consumer sentiment in decades, leaving households increasingly pessimistic about what comes next.

Ailing economy gives Aussies little to smile about

EDITORIAL: Australians are facing some of the bleakest consumer sentiment in decades, leaving households increasingly pessimistic about what comes next.

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Tony Abbott proposed a vote-preferencing arrangement with One Nation.

Too compelling to ignore: Tony Abbott a threat and saviour

AARON PATRICK: The return of one of the greatest communicators in conservative politics is an opportunity and threat for Liberal leader Angus Taylor.

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Pauline Hanson has shared plans to block foreign students from staying in Australia.

‘Abusing the system’: Hanson’s new plan to block foreigners

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has revealed details of a radical plan to stop foreigners from accessing bridging visas or attempting to appeal cancellation decisions.

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