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Many senior Liberals are mourning the end of the Coalition. One sees it as an opportunity for a Liberal city revival.

Noalition a perfect chance for Libs to get ‘mojo back’

Many senior Liberals are mourning the end of the Coalition. One sees it as an opportunity for a Liberal city revival.

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Remember when being an expert meant you actually had to know something? Not anymore. These days, all it takes is a ring light, a smartphone and an over-inflated sense of confidence.

Why influencers are actually world-class hustlers

JENI O’DOWD: Remember when being an expert meant you actually had to know something? Not anymore. These days, all it takes is a ring light, a smartphone and an over-inflated sense of confidence.

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The Prime Minister has made a rare appearance at the National Press Club to hear from the man who helped orchestrate Labor’s stomping election win.

PM’s surprise move for Labor election guru

The PM has made a rare appearance at the National Press Club to hear from the man who helped orchestrate Labor’s stomping election win.

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Murray Watts meeting with Premier Roger Cook.

Watt ‘has all he needs’ to make North West Shelf decision

Environment Minister Murray Watt says he has received the final departmental recommendation on whether to approve the extension of the North West Shelf project.

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A vacuum-sealed cow dung package, wrapped in pink twine, was left at Premier Jacinta Allan's office.

‘Not funny’: Cow manure stunt leaves Premier steaming

A state Liberal MP has defended the dropping of a cow manure parcel outside Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan’s office as a ‘harmless stunt’ amid a budget day protest.

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Israel insists its renewed Gaza offensive is necessary for national security and hostage rescue, even as global pressure mounts over rising civilian casualties.

Israel defends Gaza offensive amid global outcry

Israel insists its renewed Gaza offensive is necessary for national security and hostage rescue, even as global pressure mounts over rising civilian casualties.

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A top Trump Justice Department official has publicly floated the idea that Jill Biden could face criminal charges for ‘elder abuse,’ alleging she helped hide the severity of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

Jill Biden could face ‘elder abuse’ charge: Trump DOJ lawyer

A top Trump Justice Department official has publicly floated the idea that Jill Biden could face criminal charges for ‘elder abuse,’ alleging she helped hide the severity of Joe Biden’s cancer diagnosis.

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Australian mortgage holders can expect more rate relief this year, but Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs could shake up the RBA’s plans and the economy.

Trump trade uncertainty raises hopes of more rate cuts

Australian mortgage holders can expect more rate relief this year, but Donald Trump’s unpredictable tariffs could shake up the RBA’s plans and the economy.

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Liberals candidate, Tim Wilson celebrates after defeating Independent Zoe Daniel in the seat of Goldstein.

Liberal’s Tim Wilson declares victory over Teals again

Liberal candidate Tim Wilson has declared victory - again - after gaining a razor-thin margin over Teal opponent Zoe Daniel in the race for a crucial Victorian seat.

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Anthony Albanese used old and new media to get Labor's campaign message across to voters.

Architect of Labor election win to reveal victory path

Anthony Albanese’s campaign mastermind will unveil the secrets behind the party's thumping federal election win during a rare public appearance.

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David Littleproud has pulled the Nationals out of the coalition deal with the Liberals,

Nationals will take pay cuts after split with Liberals

Senior Nationals MPs will sacrifice money and power to walk away from a political pact with the Liberals after policy disagreements in four key areas.

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Britain and the EU haven’t waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks, after Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin.

EU, UK hit Russia with new sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks, after Donald Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin.

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US President Donald Trump reveals the plans for his ambitious Golden Dome missile defence shield in the Oval Office.

Trump unveils plans for Golden Dome defence system

President Donald Trump has revealed the US will embark on an ambitious pathway to build a Golden Dome-style missile defence shield.

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Matt Canavan was told Mr O’Brien had agreed to accompany him on the show out of courtesy but bailed 20 minutes before the segment was to air. Dan Peled NewsWire

Wild live TV snub as Coalition split worsens

Nationals senator Matt Canavan has been snubbed live on air by deputy Liberal leader Ted O’Brien, who refused to appear with him after the Coalition’s bombshell split.

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