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NAB was scolded by politicians for its use of the KPMG whistleblower program amid drug allegations.

NAB facing cocaine allegations, KPMG whistleblower scrutiny

The bank was scolded in Canberra last week for its whistleblower program amid allegations drugs were used at one of its Christmas parties.

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If the Prime Minister continues to be seen misleading voters, he risks losing the most precious quality of any political leader: respect. Josh Chadwick

Voters must decide if Anthony Albanese can be trusted

AARON PATRICK: If the Prime Minister continues to be seen misleading voters, he risks losing the most precious quality of any political leader: respect.

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Neo-Nazi group White Australia has been seeking to register as a political party. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Neo-Nazis lose court bid for stay on hate group listing

The High Court has ruled against neo-Nazi group White Australia, allowing it to be listed as a prohibited hate organisation.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was spruiking his tax Bill in Parliament when the Opposition tried a new tactic.

Why Albanese gagged his own Government on Budget

MARK RILEY: The Opposition wanted to force every Labor MP to talk about its contentious Budget. Anthony Albanese said no way.

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Amanda Camm announced kids under five will be removed from State residential care in Queensland.

Minister mired in child protection inquiry’s shock findings

A State minister has become embroiled in a major inquiry's report that exposed years of systemic failure in child protection, sparking urgent reforms.

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Donald Trump has confirmed he called Benjamin Netanyahu ‘f..king crazy’ in an explosive phone call this week.

Shock Trump admission after blow up with Netanyahu

Fresh details have emerged about Donald Trump’s explosive phone call with Benjamin Netanyahu as the US President reveals why he called him ‘f...king crazy’.

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Queensland Police Service faces a structural deficit on track to blow out to about $400 million.

‘Labor failed’: Watchdog called in over police funding chaos

A State's police Budget is under fire after an independent review uncovered a looming $400m deficit, triggering a corruption watchdog referral.

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Major development in ISIS-linked woman’s bail fight.

Major update in ISIS-linked woman’s court bid

A woman accused of slavery offences after returning from Syria has hit a stumbling block before her latest court appearance.

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Jenny Wilkinson says 35k less homes are coming under Labor’s tax changes.

Treasury chief admits Albanese wrong on CGT claims

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has conceded Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has made misleading claims about Labor wanting to revert to capital gains tax arrangements before September 1999.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong says it is ‘appropriate’ to go to Taiwan.

Aus Taiwan visits still ‘appropriate’ after China’s NZ ban

Penny Wong says it’s still ‘appropriate’ for officials to travel to Taiwan in the wake of China banning four New Zealand MPs following their recent cross-party delegation.

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The US Government has announced a new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal.

US announces new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

The US Government has announced a new ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been brokered, with new pilot zones to be created for the Lebanese Armed Forces to control. 

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Four politicians from New Zealand have been banned from entering mainland China.

China bans four politicians after Taiwan visit

China has barred four New Zealand politicians from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau for a year after they visited Taiwan in May.

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Donald Trump is ready for a night of fun amid distruction in the Middle East.

Trump promises spectacle as Middle East burns

Donald Trump has promised the ‘most entertaining night in American history’ as tensions flare again in the Middle East.

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US President Donald Trump has slapped a new tariff on Australia.

‘Surprise windfall’ in Trump’s Aussie tariff punishment

Trade Minister Don Farrell says Donald Trump’s tariffs have delivered a ‘surprise windfall’ for Australia, but has told his counterpart to back off on further increases.

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Australia caught in Donald Trump’s fresh tariff attack.

Australia caught in Trump’s explosive new tariff crackdown

Donald Trump’s proposed new tariffs have put Australia in the firing line, sparking a bipartisan backlash and raising fresh fears of a widening global trade war.

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