Politics

Australia is working with other nations on recognising Palestine as a state, the Government says.

Australia’s plan to recognise Palestine: ‘Hamas has no role’

Australia is working with other nations in favour of recognising the state of Palestine, as the Federal Government acknowledges the issue is urgent.

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Disgraced Kiama MP Gareth Ward was found guilty of sexually abusing two younger men. NewsWire / Max Mason-Hubers

‘No shame’: Rapist MP’s shock legal move

Jailed NSW MP Gareth Ward has launched a last-minute legal bid that could halt his potential expulsion from Parliament.

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Taylor Swift, Donald Trump, Sydney Sweeney

Donald Trump drags ‘woke singer’ Taylor Swift in fiery rant

US President Donald Trump has taken a sharp jab at Taylor Swift in a new rant, where he praised Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad and political stance.

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US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap India with an even steeper tariff if it continues to purchase ‘massive amounts’ of Russian oil.

Trump threatens steeper India tariffs over Russian oil

US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap India with an even steeper tariff if it continues to purchase ‘massive amounts’ of Russian oil.

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The EU will delay planned US tariffs for six months to allow for trade talks.

EU ‘suspends’ planned US tariffs

The European Union will suspend for six months its planned countermeasures against the United States’ tariffs,which were set to take effect this week.

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Mistrust between Thailand and Cambodia has lingered despite ongoing ceasefire talks. (AP PHOTO)

Cambodia, Thailand begin further ceasefire talks

Thailand and Cambodia have started further ceasefire talks after a series of border clashes between the two nations.

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Anthony Albanese has played down the significance of his Treasurer’s reform roundtable later this month.

Albanese dampens expectations for Treasurer’s reform talks

Anthony Albanese has played down the significance of his Treasurer’s reform roundtable later this month, saying it’s merely a meeting in the cabinet room and no replacement for government decisions.

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Pro-Palestinian protests and left-wing rhetoric that ignore Hamas’s role in Gaza’s suffering and distort the truth of the October 7 attacks.

The inconvenient truth about Gaza

CAMERON MILNER: From post-truth protests to political grandstanding, the Gaza narrative is being hijacked by those who ignore Hamas’ control, and the civilians are paying the price.

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The rising disaster bill from a wave of extreme weather events has put pressure on reform at key productivity talks this month.

Climate change is putting the heat on housing costs

The rising disaster bill from a wave of extreme weather events has put pressure on reform at key productivity talks this month.

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Outgoing AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Monday, August 4.

Why Australia’s top cop quit his post 18 months early

AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw just last year welcomed his reappointment until October 2026. Today he announced his intention to exit the job this year.

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Krissy Barrett has been announced as the first female commissioner of the Australian Federal Police.

Shock resignation paves way for first female AFP boss

Reece Kershaw’s shock resignation as Australian Federal Police commissioner has paved the way for the force’s first female boss, Krissy Barrett, who brings a strong focus on counter terrorism and espionage.

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India’s High Commissioner to Australia Gopal Baglay.

Aus-India a ‘force for good’ if trade, defence ties boosted

Exclusive: India is seeking a ‘wide partnership’ with Australia in critical minerals investment, cybersecurity and defence.

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The Opposition Leader has spoken about the Sydney Harbour Bridge protest on Sunday.

Ley makes stance on Gaza, slams pro-Palestine protests

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has revised her public stance on the Gaza crisis, saying that ‘there is hunger and starvation’, while hitting out at pro-Palestinian protesters for throwing Sydney into ‘chaos’.

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Donald Trump loves Sydney Sweeney's American Eagle ad.

‘I love her’: Trump’s shock Sweeney statement

US superstar Sydney Sweeney’s controversial American Eagle ad has made it all the way to the US President, with a new revelation sparking a personal endorsement of ‘love’ from Donald Trump.

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