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The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost - with home-buyers watching closely.

Impact on inflation from fuel price hike to be revealed

The first inflation figures since the Iran war started, causing petrol prices to skyrocket, will give clues on its cost — with home-buyers watching closely.

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Party faithful have been closely tracking the rise of the charismatic South Australian MP Mark Butler as they quietly contemplate Labor after Albo.

Why Mark Butler is being discussed as Labor’s next leader

Party faithful have been closely tracking the rise of the charismatic South Australian MP Mark Butler as they quietly contemplate Labor after Albo.

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US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference while flanked by FBI Director Kash Patel and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin.

Trump issues update after shots fired at White House gala

Donald Trump has addressed the world at a press conference after a shooter opened fire at a White House gala event, triggering an evacuation.

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The minister in charge of the NDIS has defended looming changes to the scheme that will require people with disabilities to be reassessed.

Butler says NDIS cuts not just about kicking people off

The minister in charge of the NDIS has defended looming changes to the scheme that will require people with disabilities to be reassessed.

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When President Donald Trump makes his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night, he will be addressing a roomful of people he spent the week attacking. 

Trump to dine with reporters he’s been roasting all week

When President Donald Trump makes his speech at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner Saturday night, he will be addressing a roomful of people he spent the week attacking. 

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US President Donald Trump reposted comments from a conservative pundit calling India a "hellhole". (AP PHOTO)

‘Too much work’: Trump cancels peace talks in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump cancelled plans for his special envoys to visit Pakistan for peace talks following Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi's departure.

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Households already struggling with cost of living pressures face a critical two and a half weeks, with key data and a federal budget all set to hit hard.

‘No sugar coating it’: Weeks of tough news ahead for Aussies

Households already struggling with cost of living pressures face a critical two and a half weeks, with key data and a federal Budget all set to hit hard.

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Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith says he was always going to attend the Anzac Day service.

Ben Roberts-Smith delivers his Anzac Day message

Australia’s most decorated living soldier and accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has delivered his Anzac Day message. WATCH

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning that US forces would maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ‘for as long as it takes.’

US says Hormuz blockade will remain ‘as long as it takes’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday morning that US forces would maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz ‘for as long as it takes.’

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Former members of banned Islamic organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir claim a crackdown on hate speech is being applied ‘disproportionately to pro-Palestinian and Muslim activism’ and could breach UN obligations. 

Islamic ‘hate group’ members lash out over ASIO listing

Former members of banned Islamic organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir claim a crackdown on hate speech is being applied ‘disproportionately to pro-Palestinian and Muslim activism’ and could breach UN obligations. 

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The Greens-led Senate inquiry has been examining whether the sector is paying enough for the natural resources and has already heard vociferous pushback from energy giants.

Push for supersized gas tax set to be shelved

The Federal Government is likely to knock back calls for a supersized gas tax that it believes would alienate trading partners at a time of heightened global energy volatility.

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Former Defence Force chief Angus Campbell says ‘kinetic violent’ action from China over Taiwan is unlikely to take place immediately, as a former advisor to Japanese PM says it could happen within the decade.

China could move on Taiwan in ‘five to seven years’: Expert

Former Defence Force chief Angus Campbell says ‘kinetic violent’ action from China over Taiwan is unlikely to take place immediately, as a former advisor to Japanese PM says it could happen within the decade.

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Former prime minister Tony Abbott, who backed the NDIS in opposition, has admitted his own side of politics is responsible for much of the cost blowout.

Tony Abbott admits role in NDIS cost blowout crisis

Former prime minister Tony Abbott, who backed the NDIS in opposition, has admitted his own side of politics is responsible for much of the cost blowout.

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Resources Minister Madeleine King appears to have poured cold water on the suggestion of increased taxes for the sector.

'No change' in Labor’s gas tax stance ahead of May’s budget

The minister responsible for gas in Australia has poured cold water on suggestions an export tax should be introduced in the federal budget.

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