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Daniel Andrews was photographed alongside Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Supreme Leader of North Korea Kim Jong Un.
Australia
Caitlyn Rintoul

Dan Andrews forced to defend China trip, condemns Putin

Former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews has broken his silence after facing an onslaught of criticism for his attendance at a Chinese military parade alongside controversial world leaders. 

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AARON PATRICK: If we abandon the Australian flag, we give up who we are.
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Opinion
Aaron Patrick

If we abandon the flag, we give up who we are

AARON PATRICK: Senator Jacinta Price’s proposal to ban burning the flag was met by calls to replace the flag altogether. That would be a mistake.

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After Israelis expressed fears to her over the rise of anti-Semitism in Australia, Keren Zelwer took to social media to set the record straight.
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Australia
Aaron Patrick

Dodging bombs, Israelis worry about Australia’s Jews

AARON PATRICK: After visiting Israel, a Melbourne mother decided she needed to explain why Australia’s Jews aren’t directly confronting a wave of hostility from both ends of the political spectrum.

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Daniel Andrews is greeted by Xi Jinping.
Australia
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

‘Damage ... his head?’: Lambie’s brutal Dan Andrews sledge

Firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie has given Dan Andrews both barrels for attending a mega military parade with ‘dictators and despots’ in Beijing.

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Former NSW premier Bob Carr says he pulled out of the parade when he realised the ‘nature’ of it.
Australia
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

‘Damage ... his head?’: Lambie’s brutal Dan Andrews sledge

Firebrand senator Jacqui Lambie has given Dan Andrews both barrels for attending a mega military parade with ‘dictators and despots’ in Beijing.

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Former Australian prime minister John Howard made the strongly-worded statement alongside former foreign minister Alexander Downer. NewsWire/ Jeremy Piper
Australia
Jessica Wang

Ex-PM’s extraordinary attack on Albanese

A former prime minister and former foreign minister has blasted the Anthony Albanese as “reckless and dangerous”.

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Bob Katter is facing a parliamentary inquiry.
Opinion
Jeni O’Dowd

When voters’ voices aren’t heard the results get ugly

JENI O’DOWD: ‘I never thought I’d say this, but for the first time in my life, I feel ashamed to be Australian’.

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Disability and NDIS Minister Mark Butler confirmed the proposed 10-day trip to the UK and Sweden would not be going ahead. NewsWire/ Martin Ollman
Australia
Jessica Wang

Pollies’ NDIS Europe trip canned

Mark Butler has confirmed a proposed taxpayer-funded overseas study tour aimed at helping politicians curb NDIS costs has been cancelled.

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Australia will push to negotiate US tariff relief on the sidelines of an upcoming global summit. (AP PHOTO)
Australia
Dominic Giannini

Australia eyes chance to strike deal on Trump's tariffs

Australia will push for exemptions from US trade tariffs when world leaders meet at a global summit.

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Minister for Housing Clare O'Neil anounced the new appointment.
Politics
Katina Curtis

Government appoints housing tsar to oversee 1.2m home target

Ben Rimmer will become the first Commonwealth Director-General of Housing, overseeing all aspects of the portfolio including areas that previously belonged to infrastructure, industry and social services.

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Tony Burke has resisted pressure to lower migration levels in Australia.
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Australia
Katina Curtis

Burke resists calls to decrease migration as target revealed

The Albanese Government has resisted pressure to decrease migration levels amid heightened scrutiny following rallies involving neo-nazis across the country at the weekend.

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A press conference held by Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has been thrown into chaos by Thomas Sewell, a well-known far-right extremist and leader of the National Socialist Network.
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Australia
Aaron Patrick

A nazi attracts national attention for three violent days

AARON PATRICK: Far-right activist Thomas Sewell stumbled across a press conference by Victoria’s Premier Tuesday morning. After a publicity-grabbing confrontation, he ended the day under arrest.

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Minister for Communications, Anika Wells, holds a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra.
Politics
Caitlyn Rintoul

Deepfake abuse apps in crosshairs with new federal ban

Australia’s Communications Minister has announced new plans to ban AI apps used to create deepfake nude images and undetectable online stalking tools. 

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Barnaby Joyce wants the coalition to ditch support for Australia's net-zero emissions target.
Australia
Katina Curtis

Libs urge faster timeline on net zero policy to avoid pain

A growing number of Liberals want the party to land a climate and energy policy sooner rather than later amid fears the internal debate risks ripping the Coalition apart and further alienating voters.

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Independent senator Jacqui Lambie says rallygoers are ‘embarrassing the country’.
Australia
Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

‘Thugs’: Lambie unleashes on neo-Nazis

Outspoken senator Jacqui Lambie has condemned neo-Nazi groups after their involvement in March for Australia rallies at the weekend.

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