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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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Capital gains tax changes have proven the most controversial in Jim Chalmers’ Budget.

‘First step’ in ambitious CGT changes put to Parliament

Jim Chalmers described the legislation he introduced to the lower house on Thursday as the ‘first step’ in an ambitious tax reform package.

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Metrea's Swift Eye platform is based on the King Air 350

Questions raised over $4.3b border surveillance deal

Officials have been quizzed about a $4.3 billion contract for maritime surveillance north of Australia awarded to a US defence contractor involved in a deadly crash in the Philippines last year. 

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The peak group for Australian accountants is worried the Greens could force Labor to make its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes retrospective, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers grandfathering changes.

Property investors left in limbo as Labor hostage to Greens

The peak group for Australian accountants is worried the Greens could force Labor to make its capital gains tax and negative gearing changes retrospective, despite Treasurer Jim Chalmers grandfathering changes.

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Greens Senator Peter Whish Wilson said talks on the EU-Australia trade deal were ongoing.

Greens could pass EU deal that may lead to climate sanctions

The Greens are likely to support the EU trade deal, making Coalition demands that the Government renegotiate the agreement redundant. 

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The median age of Australian property investors has risen to 51.

Number of boomer property investors more than doubles

The median age of Australian property investors has risen during the past 25 years, with the Reserve Bank revealing new data as Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced a capital gains tax and negative gearing bill.

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Small businesses that use family trusts will be forced to restructure.

Why the Budget’s hidden danger is trust issues

MARK RILEY: The biggest outrage was expected to be over investment properties, but the hidden issue will hurt small businesses.

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Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

‘Having a stroke’: Jill’s panic for Biden in Trump meltdown

Former first lady Jill Biden has revealed that she feared husband and then US president Joe Biden was having a stroke during his disastrous debate performance against Donald Trump.

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Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk  and Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer have struck a security deal.

Ukraine plea to US as Russia threat sparks UK defence pact

Ukraine’s President has penned a letter to Donald Trump asking for ammunition to counter Russian missiles as the UK signs a pact with a European ally citing ‘Russian aggression’ as Europe’s greatest challenge.

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MARYLAND - APRIL 10: U.S. President Donald Trump walks toward reporters before answering questions prior to boarding Air Force One on April 10, 2026 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. President Trump is traveling to Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Woman who won Trump sex abuse case under investigation

THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll, the former magazine writer who won a civil case over allegations she was sexually assaulted by Donald Trump.

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