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Australia is ‘working through’ the US review of the AUKUS nuclear submarine package which the Pentagon suggests is on the ‘strongest possible footing’.

US finally hands Australia review of nuclear-powered submarine deal

Australia is ‘working through’ the US review of the AUKUS nuclear submarine package which the Pentagon suggests is on the ‘strongest possible footing’.

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The Coalition has demanded that Tony Burke explain if he made “secret deals” to assist ISIS brides to return to Australia.

Burke under fire after US ‘secret’ offer to help ISIS brides

Tony Burke is under fire over claims he made ‘secret deals’ to help ISIS brides return to Australia after the revelations the Home Affairs Minister sent bureaucrats out of the room during a meeting.

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Albanese’s social media ban is a perpetual game of whack-a-mole

Albo’s social media ban is a perpetual game of whack-a-mole

MARK RILEY: As new social media platforms pop up to side step the ban, we must keep sight of the reason this law was drafted.

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Chinese naval vessels in the Phillipine Sea.

New images give clear view of Chinese warships north of Aus

Fresh satellite images show two destroyers amongst other Chinese ships operating north of Australia in the Philippine Sea.

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AWU’s Queensland secretary Stacey Schinnerl spoke of a lack lustre police response to threats against her made by CFMEU members.

Did the police cut a sweetheart deal with lawless CFMEU?

AARON PATRICK: An inquiry into the CFMEU is examining why the Queensland police force failed to intervene in a violent power struggle that swept across the state.

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Pioneer Computers links to China have prompted security concerns.

Defence quizzed on IT supplier’s alleged China links

New questions over a key IT contractor’s role in Defence after claims about links to China sparked a political storm.

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Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has accused Anika Wells of not focusing on her day job

Ley rips into off high-flying minister after $190k NY trip

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has accused Anika Wells of not focusing on her day job after revelations the minister’s visit to New York to spruik Australia’s social media ban for children cost almost $190,000.

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There’s fears the higher-than-expected consumer spending in October could quickly reverse 2025’s rate cuts next year.

Early Christmas splurge and rising deficit raises rate fears

A buying spree on luxury items from shoes to concert tickets could force the central bank to reverse three interest rate cuts - and potentially go further.

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German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has been received by King Charles during a UK state visit. (AP PHOTO)

UK, Germany to bolster Europe amid Russia threat: King

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has become the first German head of state to make a formal state visit to Britain in 27 years.

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Victoria Government cuts

A token cut to Victoria’s thriving public service

AARON PATRICK: Facing what some economists believe is a financial crisis, Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has promised to reduce the sprawling public service by 0.3 per cent.

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Structures on Little Saint James, one of the private islands owned by Jeffrey Epstein.

‘Harrowing’: Dems release images of Epstein’s island home

In publicising the photos and videos, Democrats in Congress appeared to be intensifying pressure on the Justice Department to release its files on the Epstein case.

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Treasury Secretary Jenny Wilkinson conceded she wasn’t told about her department illegally paying $2.3 billion to the states to provide electricity rebates.

Treasury chief blindsided by unconstitutional $2.3b spend

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson has admitted she wasn’t initially told about $2.3 billion of taxpayer money being illegally paid to the states to fund electricity rebates.

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The Victorian Government plans to eliminate 1000 public service positions, including over 300 executive roles.

Victoria to axe 1000 public sector jobs in major restructure

The Victorian Government plans to eliminate 1000 public service positions, including over 300 executive roles.

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Burke’s secret talks over ISIS brides returning revealed

Leaked documents reveal Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke held private talks with Save the Children about bringing ISIS brides back to Australia.

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Renewables are anticipated to keep a lid on electricity prices over the next five years but a speedier transition is needed to keep bills lower in the 2030s.

Mis-timing energy transition could prove a costly lesson

Renewables are anticipated to keep a lid on electricity prices over the next five years but a speedier transition is needed to keep bills lower in the 2030s.

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