Politics

Anthony Albanese has used some of his strongest language to date to demand Israel’s “outrageous” blockade of food and other critical supplies into Gaza ends.

Bullish Albanese sharpens his tongue on Israel criticism

Two days before Anthony Albanese used his strongest language to date to condemn Israel’s “outrageous” ongoing blockade, newly relegated backbencher Ed Husic had agitated for Labor to take a tougher stand. 

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The crisis surrounding America’s security bonds isn’t just limited to the US.

Why America’s deepening debt is spooking the world

Donald Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ budget bill and chaotic policymaking has put the once-unquestionable haven status of US Treasuries up for debate.

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Donald Trump’s ambassador has given the clearest indication yet on the future of the AUKUS security pact between the US, UK and Australia.

Top Trump official’s stance on AUKUS laid bare

LATIKA M BOURKE: A high-powered event in London, full of incredibly influential officials, including a senior Trump Administration official, has given a clear indication on the future of AUKUS.

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Donald Trump has threatened more sanctions on Russia after the latest barrage of rockets hit Ukraine.

‘I’m not happy’: Trump unleashes on Putin aggression

US President Donald Trump has let out his frustrations about Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying he doesn’t know ‘what the hell happened’ to the leader as more bombs fall.

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A recount has been called in the battle for Bradfield between Nicolette Boele and Gisele Kapterian.

Election cliffhanger as Bradfield result may be weeks away

With just eight votes separating rivals, the election race for a blue-ribbon seat might not be decided for weeks as a recount runs the ruler over every ballot.

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Nationals leader David Littleproud said he expected an arrangement in coming days.

Coalition split could be just a phase as Nats reconvene

The Nationals party room is expected to meet on the status of the coalition after the Liberals provided ‘in-principle support’ for their partner's key policies.

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The Minns Government has announced reforms to the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

NSW overhaul to speed up ADHD treatment access and lower costs

Long wait times and costly specialist visits for ADHD treatment could soon be a thing of the past, as NSW rolls out major changes to make diagnosis and prescriptions faster and more affordable, starting with children.

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Former US vice president Kamala Harris has addressed a major real estate conference on the Gold Coast. NewsWire / Social Focus

Kamala shocks with surprise Aussie gig

One of the most powerful people in the former US administration has spoken to a major real estate conference on the Gold Coast.

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The New York Times sat down with JD Vance while in Rome at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what he had to say.

The JD Vance interview: Faith, Trump and politics

The New York Times sat down with JD Vance while in Rome at the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV. Here’s what he had to say.

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Pheobe Bishop, pictured, has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

Huge clue in search for missing teen

The car that missing teen Pheobe Bishop was reportedly travelling in the day of her disappearance has been spotted in CCTV footage.

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David Littleproud is unperturbed about talk of a challenge to his leadership of the Nationals. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

'I don't care': Nationals leader puts job on the line

The leader of the Nationals has backed his party's decision to split from the coalition, even if it costs him his job.

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President Donald Trump, centre, salutes before speaking to US Military Academy graduating class of cadets during commencement ceremonies in West Point, NY.

Trump slams ‘ideological experiments’ in West Point address

President Donald Trump told graduates at the US Military Academy that they were the first to serve in a ‘golden age’ of the nation while leaning into his push to purge DEI programs from the military.

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The Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton is in Perth and will deliver an address to the Chamber of Minerals and Energy WA (CMEWA) Pictured - Andrew Hastie

Why WA Liberals want to reunite with Nationals

At the end of a tumultuous week in which the Nationals leader refused to continue a long-standing arrangement with the Liberals, Andrew Hastie and Michaelia Cash are hoping for a reconciliation.

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‘One of the worst taxes’: Cash takes aim at Labor super plan

Liberal senator Michaelia Cash has labelled the Federal Government’s new $3m superannuation tax policy as ‘insidious’, telling party faithful Labor was ‘salivating’ at raiding Aussie nest eggs.

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