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There are signs voters are losing confidence in Dr Chalmers.

Signs voters are losing faith in big-talking Jim Chalmers

AARON PATRICK: The cost of interest payments on the federal government debt are going up, highlighting the danger of budget deficits.

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Senator Matt Canavan has been elected leader of the Nationals Party.

Matt Canavan once believed a senator could not lead the Nats

AARON PATRICK The first senator to lead the country-based party once dismissed the suggestion the leader could come from the upper house.

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Australian personnel were kept in their cabins when the USS Charlotte fired torpedos at the IRIS Dena, killing at least 87 people.

Minister dodges questions on submariners’ ‘bedroom defence’

The military now has a ‘bedroom defence’ for war, as the Government sidesteps questions about the Australian involvement in a US submarine’s torpedo strike.

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Tensions rise as Iran blasts Australia after seeking asylum.

‘Taking our girls hostage’: Iran blasts Aus after asylum row

Tensions between Iran and Australia have erupted into a diplomatic row after several members of Iran’s women’s national football team remained in Australia seeking asylum.

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Iranian team granted asylum reunited.

Asylum-seeking footballers had to quickly leave safe house

Two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asylum after the whole group were a major move inside an airport terminal.

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Newly elected Leader of the Nationals Matt Canavan, Deputy Leader Darren Chester and Nationals Senate Leader Bridget McKenzie.

‘Hyper-Australia’: New Nationals leader’s promise

After the shock resignation of David Littleproud, Matt Canavan has been elected as the leader of the Nationals Party.

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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA  - NewsWire Photos - February 4, 2026: Clive Palmer and Senator Ralph Babet hold a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

Clive Palmer announces return to politics

Only last year, the mining billionaire said he was too old for politics, but it seems he’s changed his mind after announcing his plans to run for a Liberal-held seat in Queensland.

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The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning during a party room meeting after David Littleproud sensationally resigned. 

Littleproud’s resignation sparks Nats leadership showdown

The Nationals are headed for a leadership showdown on Wednesday morning after David Littleproud sensationally resigned.

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The Defence Minister says the US and other allies have sought Australian support.

Marles lifts lid on US requests to Australia amid conflict

Richard Marles says the United States is among several countries that have requested Australian support as tensions rise in the Middle East.

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Independent MP Allegra Spender will outline some tax reform proposals on Wednesday.

Income tax cuts for workers put at top of budget wish list

Economists and politicians are urging Treasurer Jim Chalmers to go bold in the budget, with reform that cuts income taxes for workers.

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Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese backed Trump’s Iran war out of political ‘cunning’

The ‘cunning’ reason behind Albanese backing Trump’s war

LATIKA M BOURKE: Former foreign minister Alexander Downer says Anthony Albanese’s early support for Donald Trump’s war with Iran was a calculated political move.

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Rising diesel and fertiliser costs will flow through to grocery prices, Rural Aid warns.

Food price shock warning as fuel fears spark farm alarm

Australians are being told to brace for higher prices throughout the economy as the price of fuel soars and retailers react to panic buying.

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Two more Iranian football players seek asylum in Australia.

Iranian football team members make shock call before flight

A tense moment unfolded at the airport as two members of Iran’s women’s football team refused to board a plane.

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General Dan Caine says the US is targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels and mine storage facilities.

‘Death, fire and fury’: US vows intense day of strikes

US General ⁠Dan Caine says the United States has sunk or destroyed more than 50 ​naval ships ‌in the first 10 days of the ​campaign against Iran.

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