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CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 12: Treasurer of Australia Jim Chalmers arrives in the House of Representatives at Parliament House on August 12, 2026 in Canberra, Australia. Both houses of parliament sat in August, as political turmoil plagues the opposition and One Nation continues to make headlines. (Photo by Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images)
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Editorial

Jim Chalmers’ credibility on the line over housing gloom

No doubt Jim Chalmers has his fingers crossed behind his back for good luck. His credibility is on the line.

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The growth of the military and economic relationship between the former World War II enemies has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s clumsy and ill-advised comments about the country’s female leader so baffling.
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What PM’s melon-gate saga means for Japan-Australia alliance

Australia
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The Coalition is proposing to scrap energy efficiency rules and bring in more migrant builders and fewer baristas as part of its plan to solve Australia’s housing crisis.

Lib’s call to scrap energy efficiency rules on new homes

Australia
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Leader of the Opposition Angus Taylor during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, August 12, 2026.

Taylor urges Albanese to ‘man up’ over Japan apology

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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks during Question Time in the House of Representatives at Parliament House in Canberra, Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

PM says he and Takaichi are ‘friends’ after melon question

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Iran is holding firm on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed unless the US accepts its conditions. (AP PHOTO)

Houthi shipping attack kills six as Iran impasse continues

World
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Donald Trump has revealed more about his approach to dealing with Iran as Washington continues efforts to reach a peace agreement with Tehran. 

‘Devious’: Trump weighs next Iran move amid fresh deal doubt

Middle East
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With less than three months before critical elections in the US and Israel, President Donald Trump and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu are being pulled in opposite directions by their own domestic politics.

Trump-Netanyahu rift widens as elections pull them apart

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Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 100 per cent tariff on goods imported from Canada. (AP PHOTO)

Donald Trump’s bullying of Canada is endless

Business
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World

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Russian air defences launch against Ukraine's wave of strikes on the stragegically vital port of Novorossiysk, left, and the aftermath of the attack on the streets, right.

‘Unique operation’: Kyiv razes Russian Black Sea stronghold

World
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Novelty candidate Count Binface, left, is shaping up as UK Reform leader Nigel Farage's main rival in the Clacton by-election.
analysis

Why Farage is running against a man dressed as a garbage bin

World
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The growth of the military and economic relationship between the former World War II enemies has been truly remarkable, which makes Anthony Albanese’s clumsy and ill-advised comments about the country’s female leader so baffling.
analysis

What PM’s melon-gate saga means for Japan-Australia alliance

Australia
3 Min Read
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Iran is holding firm on keeping the Strait of Hormuz closed unless the US accepts its conditions. (AP PHOTO)

Houthi shipping attack kills six as Iran impasse continues

World
3 Min Read