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Tense talks about Taiwan have taken place during Trump’s visit to China.

What China’s blunt threat to Trump means for the world

Xi Jinping’s warning to the US came during Donald Trump’s ‘make or break’ visit to China and should be seen as a message to the entire world.

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The Coalition has launched a sharper economic fightback against Labor.

Coalition finally finds a fight under Angus Taylor

LATIKA M BOURKE: Angus Taylor has finally given the Coalition a political direction but his aggressive reset on tax, migration and energy comes with major risks.

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Lebanese officials say the Israeli-Hezbollah war has killed 2896 people since March 2. (EPA PHOTO)

Israel and Lebanon race to stop ceasefire collapse

Representatives of Israel and Lebanon have started a third round of direct talks in Washington DC.

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Sweeping reforms enshrined in the federal budget hope to rein in the spiralling cost of the NDIS.

Panel to probe NDIS as scheme hit with sweeping reforms

A parliamentary inquiry will hear from those at the forefront of disability services as the NDIS tightens eligibility to cut spending.

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Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has outlined the coalition's plan for ‘generational tax reform’.

'Un-costed nonsense': Coalition’s economic plan blasted

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has unveiled a sweeping economic vision for Australia involving major tax reform and deep cuts to the nation's migrant intake.

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US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have started a series of meetings.

Xi lauds 'new positioning' in Chinese ties with US

Chinese President Xi Jinping says he and US President Donald Trump have backed creating a ‘constructive, strategically stable relationship’.

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Boost Juice Founder Janine Allis.

‘Unfair’: Top Aussie entrepreneur slams Albo’s CGT backflip

One of Australia’s most successful entrepreneurs has slammed Labor’s budget and said they would never have started a global empire under the new capital gains tax rules.

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U.S. President Donald Trump makes a toast during a state banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China.

Trump sings China’s praises during banquet with Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump has labelled talks with Chinese president Xi Jinping as ‘extremely positive and productive’ during a state dinner between the two countries on Thursday evening. 

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A dedicated, full-time Counter-Terrorism Coordinator has been appointed within the Home Affairs Department as part of the government’s response to the anti-Semitism Royal Commission.

Australia appoints dedicated Counter-Terrorism Coordinator

A dedicated, full-time Counter-Terrorism Coordinator has been appointed within the Home Affairs Department as part of the government’s response to the anti-Semitism Royal Commission.

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The Opposition Leader used his budget reply to outline a vision for a country where life was affordable, parents could afford to take time off work, and Australians had confidence in their future.

Taylor unveils tough migration overhaul in reply to Budget

The Opposition Leader used his budget reply to outline a vision for a country where life was affordable, parents could afford to take time off work, and Australians had confidence in their future.

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The Liberals have intensified their attacks on Anthony Albanese’s broken promises but Labor has returned fire with a wealth check on Angus Taylor.

Taylor, PM exchange fire on death taxes and broken promises

The Liberals have intensified their attacks on Anthony Albanese’s broken promises but Labor has returned fire with a wealth check on Angus Taylor.

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Is Labor following Bill Shorten’s to-do list?

How Labor could implement radical policies rejected in 2019

Labor could potentially introduce other radical policies rejected by the electorate in 2019, with Tuesday’s Budget just the beginning. A former Labor MP warned it could exploit its huge parliamentary majority.

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New figures show that Australians wait a year on average for aged care services.

Labor accused of hiding blow out in home care wait times

New figures show that Australians wait a year on average for aged care services.

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Opposition leader Angus Taylor has pledged to end the bracket creep.

Angus Taylor’s bold pledge to ‘end the inflation tax’

In his first formal Budget reply Opposition Leader Angus Taylor will detail the bold and expensive pledge as One Nation claims credit for coalition’s policy of cutting welfare for migrants.

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