Politics

NSW Independent candidate Nicolette Boele has been banned from her local hair salon after making a sexual joke towards a teenager.

Teal candidate banned from salon over sexual joke in front of teen hairdresser

The candidate has issued an apology saying the joke was a ‘poor attempt at humour’.

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The Kremlin has attempted to cool Donald Trump’s frustration over Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire delays.

Kremlin blames Biden after Trump’s ‘pissed off’ warning to Putin

The Kremlin has attempted to cool Donald Trump’s frustration over Vladimir Putin’s ceasefire pace, claiming peace is what Russia wants.

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US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threats have sparked recession fears on Wall St. (AP PHOTO)

S&P, Nasdaq post big drops on Trump tariff turmoil

S&P, Nasdaq post worst month since December 2022; Uncertainty over Trump tariffs weigh on markets in first quarter Dow up 1.0 per cent.

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Authorities are monitoring the Chinese research ship, which sailed into Australian waters as the country prepares to head to the polls.

‘All over the shop’: PM’s China ship gaffe

The Prime Minister has stumbled over agency names as he tried to assure Australians that our national security is not under threat.

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Australia will not weaken biosecurity laws despite the US highlighting trade barriers on meat. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

‘Australia is not negotiating’: Albo’s tariff hard line

On the eve of President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, his office has released a report that highlighted various trade barriers imposed by Australia on American goods like beef, pork, chicken, apples and pears.

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Elon Musk has further ignited the election dispute in Romania, calling the chief judge 'a tyrant'. (EPA PHOTO)

'Terrorism': Musk shock declaration over Tesla dealership fire

‘The season of hate and conflict must come to an end as soon as possible.’

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been handed a four-year prison sentence on graft charges. (AP PHOTO)

‘Outraged’: France's Le Pen speaks after shock presidential ban

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has spoken out after a court barred her from running in the 2027 presidential election after she was convicted of embezzlement.

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Peter Dutton is in Victoria, where he’s going to have a bit to say about an airport rail project.

Dutton’s plan to axe rail loop depending on state party win

Federal and state Coalitions are pledging $1.5 billion each for a major airport rail link, that would effectively kill off a second keystone project.

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KATINA CURTIS: Three big ‘known unknowns’ could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.

Big ‘known unknowns’ could knock Albo & Dutton off course

KATINA CURTIS: Three big ‘known unknowns’ could knock Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton off their planned courses in this crucial first week of the election campaign.

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A White House aide says Donald Trump’s tariffs were expected to raise $US6 trillion in revenue.

The eye-watering amount of revenue Trump tariffs could raise

A White House aide has revealed the amount that Donald Trump’s new tariffs are expected to raise, a figure experts say will almost certainly represent the largest peacetime tax hike in modern US history.

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Peter Dutton insists the coalition's energy plan will bring power bills down for industrial users.

Dutton doubles down on energy despite keeping details light

Peter Dutton is determined to make this election a choice between alternative energy policies, telling voters they will be better off under the Coalition despite not yet releasing analysis to prove his claim.

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Regardless of the Federal election result, Anthony Albanese is finished as PM, says Cameron Milner.

Regardless of the election result, Albo is finished as PM

CAMERON MILNER: The Labor Party deserves a second term and shouldn’t be judged by their leader alone.

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Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

PM’s tongue twister revives claims of Greens danger ahead

Anthony Albanese has insisted he doesn’t negotiate with the Greens, immediately after appearing to rule in the option of a coalition while being asked to rule it out. 

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JACKSON HEWETT: The maths behind the Treasurer’s Goldilocks economy fails to add up.

Maths behind Treasurer’s Goldilocks economy fails to add up

JACKSON HEWETT: When Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget, he presented a rosy picture: a growing economy, rising wages, stable inflation, and unemployment holding steady. But does it add up?

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