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Anthony Albanese is set to announce a $12 billion Defence precinct in WA.

Albanese ready to sink $12b into ships and subs

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is set to announce $12 billion for a Defence precinct in Western Australia to bolster Australia's naval shipbuilding and submarine capabilities.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns with Labor’s Kiama candidate, Katelin McInerney. NewsWire / Damian Shaw

Labor claims victory in NSW by-election after rapist MP quits

Labor have claimed victory in Kiama after voters turned out to choose long-time MP and convicted rapist Gareth Ward’s replacement.

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Charlie Kirk’s widow Erika has shared video of herself sobbing as she touches the conservative influencer’s dead body.

Charlie Kirk’s widow shares video of herself sobbing as she touches his dead body

A grief-stricken Erika Kirk has returned to social media for the first time since her husband was shot dead.

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Utah man Tyler Robinson (right) has been arrested over the shooting murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson: From scholarship winner to suspected killer

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Charlie Kirk’s alleged killer Tyler Robinson, has been described as an intelligent young man who was deeply interested in video games, comic books and current events.

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Charlie Kirk was a prominent supporter of Donald Trump and an outspoken conservative.

Kirk murder should be a lesson to every democracy

DVIR ABRAMOVICH : The assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative firebrand speaking at a campus forum, is an American tragedy. But if we’re wise, we’ll let it teach us.

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American author Stephen King has apologised after falsely claiming Charlie Kirk had ‘advocated stoning gays to death’.

Author Stephen King apologises for false Charlie Kirk claim

The popular novelist made an embarrassing admission after sparking outrage with his comment.

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Memphis has one of the highest violent crime rates in the United States, according to the FBI.

Trump: US to deploy National Guard to Memphis

US President Donald Trump says National Guard troops will be deployed to Memphis to combat crime.

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The Charlie Kirk Show went on as usual, leaving an empty seat in tribute.

Charlie Kirk podcast goes on in tribute to assassinated host

The show goes on — and that’s exactly what producers of the The Charlie Kirk Show did.

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately reassured a top Australian official that a deal to provide nuclear-powered submarines would not be terminated.

US gives quiet signal it won’t scupper AUKUS deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio privately reassured a top Australian official that a deal to provide nuclear-powered submarines would not be terminated.

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Multiple protests against racism, migration and corruption are set to kick off across Australia on Saturday.

Cops’ warning ahead of protest chaos

Multiple protest groups are converging on Australia’s major cities, as police brace for potential clashes between rival demonstrators.

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Overstayers must be counted or the immigration debate is void.

‘Growing’: The real immigration issue no one wants to touch

JENI O’DOWD: They overstay their visas, melt into the suburbs and vanish from statistics. But can a nation already straining at the seams absorb more people without breaking?

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Police are anticipating trouble as rival groups hold protest rallies across Australia.

Violent clashes expected as counter rallies set to flood streets

Police are predicting violence to descend on Australian cities as opposing groups stage counter protests on Saturday, weeks after clashes broke out at national rallies.

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The NSW seat of Kiama is voting to replace Gareth Ward following his conviction for sexual assault.

Labor stares down major test as voters go to polls

Thousands of voters choosing a replacement for a rapist MP could return a historically red seat to Labor hands, but the coalition won't go down without a fight.

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Gaza Strip health authorities say Israeli strikes have killed 40 people in the past 24 hours

UN backs two-state idea, condemns Hamas

The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a two-state solution to the war in the Gaza Strip and an end to Hamas control of the territory.

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Tyler Robinson has been arrested for the alleged murder of Charlie Kirk.

Alleged Charlie Kirk shooter an apprentice electrician

The man who has been arrested for allegedly murdering conservative campaigner Charlie Kirk at a Utah university rally is an apprentice electrician who lives with his parents.

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