Politics

Mr Trump’s war of choice is more unpopular with American voters than any recent conflict, and the odds of a thumping for Republicans at the midterms in November just grew shorter.
US Politics
The Economist

Oil shock exposes political risks of Trump’s Iran strategy

Republicans should not panic, insists the White House. ‘NO PANICANS!’, it tweeted on March 14th.

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas can expect to increase Labor's stronghold. (Brett Hartwig/AAP PHOTOS)
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South Australia
Abe Maddison

Counting under way with Labor in box seat at state poll

Counting is under way after polls closed in South Australia where Labor is expected to cement its stronghold in the state.

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US President Donald Trump says he was "surprised" Australia didn't help in the military effort against Iran.
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Politics
David Johns and Caitlyn Rintoul

Trump ‘surprised’ Australia snubbed US military request

US President Donald Trump has taken a thinly-veiled swipe at the Albanese Government, saying he was ‘surprised’ Australia said no to joining American military efforts against Iran.

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Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East
Middle East
David Johns

Trump says US ‘very close’ to ending war with Iran

Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East, saying his country’s objectives against Iran were ’very close’ to being met.

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Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.
Middle East
Staff Writers

US sends thousands more troops to Middle East as war escalates

Three US officials have revealed the military is deploying thousands of additional troops to the war-stricken region.

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party could snatch a huge chunk of the popular vote.
South Australia
David Johns

Voters head to polls in SA election with huge implications

Voting has opened in South Australia, where a State election is taking place that could send shockwaves through the political landscape. 

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The accelerating crisis offers a first glimpse of what happens when oil supplies are suddenly choked off by an unexpected crisis with no clear end in sight. 
World
The New York Times

Scramble for fuel shows energy shortages gripping the world

The accelerating crisis offers a first glimpse of what happens when oil supplies are suddenly choked off by an unexpected crisis with no clear end in sight. 

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A summit in Brussels on Thursday put on full display just how profoundly Europe’s plans have again been derailed by President Donald Trump. 
World
The New York Times

How Trump and Iran are monopolising Europe’s agenda

A summit in Brussels on Thursday put on full display just how profoundly Europe’s plans have again been derailed by President Donald Trump. 

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South Australia
Emma Kirk

‘Sexual touching’ claim rocks One Nation

A One Nation candidate has been dumped on the eve of the South Australian election over revelations he is wanted in the UK over alleged outstanding criminal charges.

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An American tourist has been detained in Bali by local security on Thursday after breaking one of Bali’s laws.
World
Ibanez Taylor

Man detained in Bali after going for a walk and breaking law

An American tourist has been detained in Bali by local security on Thursday after breaking one of Bali’s laws.

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Young people worry welfare is making it harder for them to achieve financial security, home ownership, meaningful work, relationships and children.
Opinion
Jason Falinski

‘Generation trapped’: This is what young Australians want

Young people worry welfare is making it harder for them to achieve financial security, home ownership, meaningful work, relationships and children.

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Call for COVID-level fuel measures as Albanese defends response to Iran war against ‘out of step’ claims after Australia is ‘glaringly absent’ from Strait of Hormuz pact.
Politics
Caitlyn Rintoul

Aus under fire for being ‘glaringly absent’ from Hormuz pact

Anthony Albanese is defending Australia’s independent response to the Iran conflict against Coalition claims it’s ‘out of step’ with the G7 after being ‘glaringly absent’ from a Strait of Hormuz pact. 

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The economic phenomena that dares not speak its name is on the horizon and closing in on Australia fast. Recession.
Opinion
Ben Harvey

Why your cheapskate ways might plunge us into a recession

The economic phenomena that dares not speak its name is on the horizon and closing in on Australia fast. Recession.

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SA Premier Peter Malinauskas and State Opposition Leader Ashton Hurn go to the polls tomorrow.
South Australia
Andrew Greene

‘It’s over’: Why One Nation’s gain in SA is Libs’ heartbreak

South Australian Liberals could be left with only four seats as One Nation’s soaring popularity gathers considerable attention in the final day of the campaign.

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Reports say the Prime Minister’s department is quietly exploring options for a new gas export levy.
Business
Caitlyn Rintoul

The one thing our resources sector warns Albo must not do

Australia’s resources sector is alarmed at reports the Prime Minister’s department is quietly exploring options for a new tax.

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