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Droneshield shares jump as CEO talks tough

Droneshield shares are up 2475 per cent in 5 years and its CEO says the company is just starting in its journey selling counter-drone technology.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers is under fire from leading economists..

‘Hard truth’: Jim Chalmers doesn’t understand economics

An economics professor called on Anthony Albanese to demote Jim Chalmers from the Treasury portfolio, while others said government spending was out of control.

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Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump snap a  selfie during the PM’s recent trip to the UN in New York.

Albo in the hot seat and set for a Trump truth bomb

CAMERON MILNER: Behind the smiles, Anthony Albanese will be praying Donald Trump doesn’t decide to give him a lesson in the art of the deal at their White House meeting.

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With $4.5 trillion now in superannuation being force-fed at the rate of 12 per cent a year for every employment dollar earned by Aussies, this is too big a honey pot to be left alone.

$3m tax battle won but war on $4.5t super pot just begun

NICK BRUNING: While pre and post-retirees are celebrating the Federal Government’s major backflip on its proposed $3m super tax, don’t for a moment think winning the battle means the war is also over.

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A defence deal with Papua New Guinea will strengthen Australia's military capabilities.

PNG citizens get green light to join Aussie defence force

Australia has given multi-million dollar pledges to strengthen Papua New Guinea's defence capabilities as part of a landmark treaty.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has landed in the United States ahead of his first one-on-one meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Albo touches down in Washington for one-on-one with Trump

Met with heavy rain, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has touched down in the United States ahead of crucial talks with US President Donald Trump.

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Donald Trump has called out the Colombian government.

Trump calls Colombian president a 'drug leader'

US President Donald Trump has Colombian President Gustavo Petro in his sights after labelling him an ‘illegal drug leader’.

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Climate 200 founder Simon Holmes a Court.

The Federal election’s $11-million dollar man

Simon Holmes à Court, the son of Australia’s first billionaire, gave $11 million to independent teal candidates at this year’s election, a sum greater than the Greens and Nationals raised in a whole year.

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Anthony Albanese will meet with Donald Trump in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Why timing of PM’s oft-delayed Trump meeting is paying off

Despite the obvious costs of Labor’s play-it-cool approach to the brash US President, the geopolitical winds have also shifted in Anthony Albanese’s favour since Mr Trump took office. 

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Australia’s paltry defence spending levels has been a point of contention in the Albanese Government’s relationship with the Trump Administration. 

Drones not the answer in Pacific, warns US defence guru

Former CIA boss David Petraeus says Australia should be spending more on the military and scotched suggestions that drones will replace Australia’s need for nuclear subs.

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Smoke billows following an Israeli strike that targeted a building in the Bureij camp for Palestinian refugees in the central Gaza Strip on October 19, 2025.

Israel strikes Gaza, halts aid, claiming Hamas broke truce

Israel has launched a wave of attacks on Gaza after accusing Palestinian militants of attacking its forces across cease-fire lines.

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Barnaby Joyce said he decided not to contest his seat because of a rift with party leadership.

‘Not saying no’: Barnaby Joyce fuels One Nation rumours

Despite multiple chances to clear up his position in a media blitz on Monday, Mr Joyce was coy about his political future. 

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One woman is expected to be charged over the ugly clashes at an anti-immigration rally in Melbourne.

CCTV to identify violent protesters, two police injured

Two Victorian police officers were hospitalised after violent Melbourne protests, with police reviewing CCTV to identify those involved.

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Pauline Hanson, Barnaby Joyce and David Littleproud.

‘Not barking mad’ on net zero: Joyce won’t rule out One Nation

Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has spoken out about his decision to quit the Nationals, and has been grilled about his next political move.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese boards a plane to travel to Washington for a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Albanese touches down in US ahead of crucial Trump test

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet President Donald Trump at the White House to push for US support on the AUKUS submarine pact and a potential tariff exemption for Australian exports.

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