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Anthony Albanese’s promise to ‘fully cooperate’ with the investigation has been questioned. The Nightly

Albo accused of Bondi cover-up as documents kept secret

The Prime Minister’s promise to ‘fully cooperate’ with the investigation into the Bondi terror attack has been questioned.

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Anthony Albanese fronts social media push to defend Labor housing plan and tax changes.

PM takes to social media to regain control of budget sell

Anthony Albanese has taken to social media to answer people’s questions about his government’s housing plan, after a fortnight in which he has been used in memes by worried start-ups and small businesses.

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The proposed $250 note would feature Donald Trump's 2023 mugshot.

‘Wannabe king’: Eruption over Trump’s mugshot on $250 bill

If introduced, Donald Trump would be the first living person to appear on US currency since 1866.

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Joe Biden during the debate with Donald Trump in 2024.

‘Scared me to death’: Jill Biden’s fears about husband Joe

Former US first lady Jill Biden says her husband’s disastrous 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump was so alarming, she thought he was having a stroke on stage.

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KPMG Australia chief executive Andrew Yates has reportedly resigned from his position.

KPMG head quits over alleged data misuse

The head of KPMG has reportedly resigned after the corporate regulator publicly confirmed in real-time it's probing registered company auditors at the firm.

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A small step for man, a leap too far for Elon Musk

Why can’t Musk do for politics what he’s done for industry?

THE ECONOMIST: Where Elon Musk has done as much or more than any other human this century to advance the species, politics does not require much technical sophistication or even rigour. 

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National Anti-Corruption commissioner Paul Brereton resigned three years into his five-year term.

Changes flagged for corruption watchdog after chief’s exit

The attorney-general has flagged changes could be on the cards for the National Anti-Corruption Commission after the early departure of its chief.

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Trump’s former defence secretary says Australia would be expected to fight China over Taiwan.

Australia expected to fight China over Taiwan: Trump insider

Donald Trump’s former defence secretary Mark Esper says the US President would expect Australia to fight China over Taiwan alongside the US.

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Department secretary Jenny Wilkinson presented fresh analysis of the controversial tax package, which includes changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions and a $250-a-year tax rebate for workers

Wilkinson defends Labor's beleaguered Budget amid backlash

Department secretary Jenny Wilkinson presented fresh analysis of the controversial tax package, which includes changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions.

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Trips to some of America’s most popular destinations could become far more complicated for Australians.

Trump crackdown could stop Aussies flying to major US cities

Australian travellers heading to the US could face major disruptions under a Trump administration proposal targeting key American cities.

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Labor facing fresh scrutiny over rental price hikes.

‘Toxic taxes’: Liberals take aim at Labor’s housing plan

Labor is facing fresh scrutiny over its housing tax reforms, with critics warning renters could end up paying the price.

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Angus Taylor's performance as Liberal leader is under scrutiny as he seeks to rebuild the party.

Can Angus Taylor survive? Libs set for showdown

Liberal leader Angus Taylor is expected to be the hot topic at the party's annual federal council meeting of delegates from across the country.

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Iranian officials want any deal with the US to include an end to Israel's attacks against Hezbollah.

Trump MIA as ‘tentative’ Iran ceasefire waits

US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement to extend a ceasefire by 60 days and launch talks on Iran's nuclear program, but it awaits Donald Trump’s approval.

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AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has vowed to find and penalise whoever leaked details of a high-profile airport arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith to the media.

Top cop vows to find media leaker of BRS airport arrest

AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has vowed to find and penalise whoever leaked details of a high-profile airport arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith to the media. 

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