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The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion holds its first public hearing. Pictured is Commissioner Virginia Bell AC SC.

Jewish Aussies testify how ‘summer of terror’ preceded Bondi

Jewish Australians have given their first testimonies to a royal commission into anti-Semitism, describing how a ‘summer of terror’ preceded the Bondi terror attack.

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Admiral Samuel Paparo, China, US, navy

Top US commander visits Aus, sounds alarm on China threat

ANDREW GREENE: A top US commander has arrived in Australia for talks after warning America lacks the naval strength to counter China’s growing aggression.

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Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, 81, is fighting for his life in hospital.

‘America’s Mayor’ hospitalised as fears grow over condition

US President Donald Trump has sent his message of support to the former New York City mayor, calling him a ‘true warrior’.

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Speculation is building over possible tax changes after Labor refused to rule out negative gearing reforms.

Backflip fears grow as Labor won’t rule out tax change

The Labor government has stopped short of ruling out changes to negative gearing, fuelling speculation ahead of next week’s budget.

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Donald Trump warning rattles Hormuz flashpoint.

‘Dealt with forcefully’: Trump ups stakes in Hormuz crisis

A blunt warning from President Donald Trump over the Strait of Hormuz has raised fears of escalation as the US prepares to escort ships through the volatile waterway.

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Iran hasn't paid a big enough price for the US to accept their peace deal, says President Trump.

Trump says Iran hasn't 'paid a big enough price'

US President Donald Trump says he is unlikely to accept the latest peace deal from Tehran, saying Iran hasn't ‘paid a big enough price’ yet.

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US resident Donald Trump meets with Chancellor Friedrich Merz of Germany in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

How Germany may have misjudged Trump’s anger on Iran

As US President Donald Trump fired off a series of social media posts criticising Germany, German leaders showed no public signs that they believed the president was serious.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is pledging to save more than he spends in the Budget due in just over a week, as the Cabinet prepares to make the final decisions on what measures will be included.. NewsWire / Liam Kidston

Chalmers pledges to cut more than he spends in Budget

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is pledging to save more than he spends in the Budget due in just over a week, as the Cabinet prepares to make the final decisions on what measures will be included.

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The cut to the fuel excise slashed the cost of petrol, but it's unclear how long it will continue. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

Drivers to wait until after budget for fuel relief call

The upcoming federal budget won't contain any further commitment to slashing the fuel excise as Labor mulls tax changes to investment properties.

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A giant banner depicting the Strait of Hormuz is displayed n Tehran, with the lips of Donald Trump.

Iran offers Strait of Hormuz deal; Trump dissatisfied

Iran reportedly wants to postpone discussions about its nuclear program for a later date, while prioritising an agreement with the US on the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

Why Trump is the one without the cards at the poker table

Donald Trump may be playing hardball with Iran, but experts warn he could be the one ‘without the cards’ as the conflict enters a dangerous new era of asymmetric and AI-driven warfare.

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Victoria’s new Liberal leader has survived her first electoral test, with One Nation failing in the Nepean by-election where Labor did not stand.

One Nation fails in key by-election

Victoria’s new Liberal leader has survived her first electoral test, with One Nation failing in the Nepean by-election where Labor did not stand.

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Flotilla participants Zack Schofield (left) and Ethan Floyd (centre) were detained by the IDF. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian says flotilla crews bashed by Israeli troops

An Australian activist has described bashings by Israeli soldiers who boarded their vessels on a mission to deliver aid to Gaza.

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Donald Trump said "on a human basis," he did not prefer a military course of action in Iran. (AP PHOTO)

Trump: New Iran plan 'disjointed', US won't leave early

US President Donald Trump says ‌the ⁠United States ​will not exit ⁠its confrontation with ‌Iran ​early ‘and ​then have ‌the ​problem arise in three ​more ​years’.

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