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Federal MP Zali Steggall is launching a reconciliation action plan for her Sydney electorate office. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Teal MP’s big move marks Aussie first

Teal Independent Zali Steggall hopes other MPs will follow her example.

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Richard Marles, Australia's defense minister, at the annual AUKMIN summit in London, UK, on Wednesday.

Marles ‘confident’ in AUKUS despite British sub concerns

Defence Minister Richard Marles has brushed aside concerns over British shipbuilding and the Royal Navy’s lack of deployable subs, declaring full confidence in the UK to deliver on the massive security deal.

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Pauline Hanson’s “fire the liar!” campaign has really caught fire among her supporter base.

Can One Nation break through the Pauline-proof fence?

MARK RILEY: Hanson is aiming to blast through the metropolitan Pauline-proof fence that has long stopped her posing a credible threat to the major parties.

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Victorian children will get access to new screening for autism and other developmental delays.

State’s autism screening plans after NDIS funding slashed

A state-run NDIS replacement scheme for children with autism and developmental delays is preparing to launch.

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Liberal Leader Angus Taylor is wary about doing a deal with Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

Libs have ‘no plan’ to jump into bed with One Nation

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and other senior Liberals have poured water on a colleague's suggestion they should make a deal with Pauline Hanson.

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Richard Marles and Penny Wong will face some tough talks with their UK counterparts over the state of the AUKUS deal.

AUKUS deal in dire straits due to British submarine crisis

A sinking feeling is likely to loom large over AUKUS discussions between Penny Wong, Richard Marles and their UK counterparts following damning revelations regarding the British submarine force.

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Pauline Hanson’s plan for international students could make it harder for Australians to get an Uber or book a restaurant, a higher education expert says.

Hanson’s student visa plan could wipe out Uber, cafe staff

Pauline Hanson’s crackdown on international students could make it harder for everyday Australians to get an Uber, even if it eased the rental crisis.

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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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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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Governor-General Sam Mostyn has revealed community recipients of King's Birthday Honours for 2026. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)

King’s Birthday Honours: the full list

From the halls of power to fields of study and faraway communities, service to others in its many forms has been recognised.

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Daniel Turpin was killed in a shark attack off Western Australia.

Man killed by shark off Albany coast identified

‘Daniel was an adored husband, son, brother and uncle who had a lifelong love and deep respect for the ocean.’

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Brett Johnson (right) was incident controller during a deadly nursing home emergency in Quakers Hill.

The one question first responders want you to stop asking

The man who led the response for a deadly Australian nursing home emergency says the answer will be ‘far worse than you can imagine’.

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The spectre of US President Donald Trump's tax tactics continues to haunt Anthony Albanese.

Concerns Australian pharma, tech next on US tariff hit list

Australian trade officials have warned further US tariffs on sectors including pharmaceutical and digital services could be on the horizon in the wake of America’s recent ‘slave labour’ levy. 

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has suddenly become very importan.

After 30 years, Pauline Hanson is now being taken seriously

AARON PATRICK: The One Nation leader’s anti-immigration crusade has turned her into, by one measure, Australia’s most-popular political leader.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has flagged foreigners have their homes repossessed.

Pauline Hanson threatens to seize foreign-owned properties

Before One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce said foreigners should be forced to sell their homes in Australia, the party’s leader went even further.

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