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NEWSPremium‘Legacy’: Nats leader defends leadership

Nationals leader David Littleproud says he is focused on leaving “a legacy” amid dissent from backbenchers in his party around climate policy.

Brendan Kearns

Columbia University had its federal research funding cancelled over alleged anti-Semitism on campus. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumColumbia U to pay more than $A334m after Trump fight

Columbia University has agreed to pay more than $A334 million to have its federal research funding restored after it was cancelled by the Trump administration.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just returned from a lengthy state visit to China. Prime Minister’s Office / Handout / NewsWire

newsPremium‘Charm’: Warning after Albo’s China jaunt

Just days after Anthony Albanese returned from a lengthy state visit to China, his predecessor has dropped an ominous warning.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

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POLITICSPremiumTruth about how Australia protects your kids

As the shocking child abuse allegations against a childcare worker still reverberate around the country, a senior MP has made a major admission.

Jack Nivison

Australia has opened the door to more US beef imports by lifting biosecurity restrictions.

FEDERAL POLITICSCommentsAlbo accused of ‘trading away’ beef ban to appease Trump

Nationals leader David Littleproud has accused Anthony Albanese of ‘trading away’ Australia’s US beef import ban to appease President Donald Trump amid his tariffs regime.

Caitlyn Rintoul

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NewsPremium‘Vital’ act ahead of bushfire season

The next generation of firefighting vehicles will be put to the test when the bushfire danger period kicks off in one Australian state.

Nathan Schmidt

A world court ruling has opened a way for countries to sue others over the impact of climate change. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAustralia may be target of legal action on climate

The International Court of Justice has opened the way for countries to potentially sue each other over climate change impact, posing a legal risk for Australia.

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Australia has opened the door to more US beef imports by lifting biosecurity restrictions. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumAustralia paves way for US beef as Trump tariffs loom

Australia has fully lifted a ban on US beef imports as it tries to soften the blow of US tariffs without putting the nation's biosecurity at risk.

Kat Wong

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has told a US congressional panel that allies can be tapped to build an alternative supply chain of rare earths.

PoliticsCommentsScoMo urges strong US alliance over China in rare appearance

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has told a US congressional panel that allies can be tapped to build an alternative supply chain of rare earths.

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The Albanese government is negotiating with the Trump administration on tariffs. Martin Ollman / NewsWire / Nicolas Tucat / AFP

BREAKINGPremium‘Lift that ban’: Albo’s huge move on tariffs

The Albanese government has made a major concession as tariff talks with the US drag on.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

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Farrell insists nothing ‘suspicious' in US beef lift timing

LIVE UPDATES: Trade Minister Don Farrell has dismissed concerns about the timing of lifting restrictions on US beef imports, stressing the decision follows a decade-long scientific review.

Kimberley Braddish

According to reports, US Justice Department officials discovered Donald Trump’s name multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein files while reviewing a ‘truckload’ of documents.

World NewsCommentsTrump told his name appeared multiple times in Epstein files

US Justice Department officials discovered Donald Trump’s name multiple times in the Jeffrey Epstein files while reviewing a ‘truckload’ of documents, according to reports.

Kimberley Braddish

A Cambodian soldier was killed following an armed confrontation with Thai forces in May. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumThailand recalls ambassador to Cambodia amid tensions

Thailand says it is closing some border crossings with Cambodia and expelling Cambodia's ambassador.

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Scott Morrison has spoken during a US House Select Committee on China hearing. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumEx-PM Morrison urges strong US alliances over China

Former Australian prime minister Scott Morrison has told a US congressional panel that allies can be tapped to build an alternative supply chain of rare earths.

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Minister for Sports Rita Saffioti.

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Perth schools will get funding to improve sports facilities

I was delighted to join the Education Minister Sabine Winton to announce the first group of schools to receive funding through our Community Use of School Sporting Facilities program.

Rita Saffioti

Pictured are the new commissioners stepping in at the City of Nedlands l to r Cath Hart, David Caddy and Bianca Sandri.

State PoliticsCommentsPremiumNew Nedlands commissioners appointed with ‘huge task’

The newly appointed chair commissioner of Nedlands has described the job ahead as a ‘huge task’ as they prepare to take control of the troubled council for the next seven months.

Charlton Hart and Harriet Flinn

Door to Tax Reform llustration: Don Lindsay

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WA merits a spot at Chalmers roundtable

There’s just over a month until Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ highly anticipated economic reform roundtable... of the 24 formal invites issued, to date only one has been summoned from WA.

Robert Carruthers

Ben Small celebrates winning the seat of Forrest.

Politics PremiumBen Small gives first speech to Parliament, again

The new face of the South West in Federal Parliament Ben Small has given his first speech as the new member for Forest reflecting on his past, and looking to the future. 

Craig Duncan

For a casual hospitality worker, common penalties for a shift on Saturday are $40.85 per hour. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPenalty rates bill aims to protect millions of workers

Extra rates of pay for millions of Australian workers would be protected in law under measures to designed to stop pay packets from being lowered.

Tess Ikonomou

AUSTRALIA – NewsWire Photos – General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

newsPremiumVow to protect penalty rates for 2.6m workers

Labor will move to protect penalty and overtime rates for about 2.6 million workers, stating Aussies relied on the entitlements to make ends meet.

Jessica Wang

Leader of the Opposition Sussan Ley during Question Time at Parliament House in Canberra.

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Sussan Ley has a moment of grace in Federal Parliament

Sussan Ley’s finest moment in her first Question Time as Opposition Leader was not when she opposed the Labor Government but supported it.

Aaron Patrick

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NewsPremiumExtra $800m for AUKUS was scheduled, PM

Australia has sent another $800m to the US for the AUKUS program, despite it currently being under review by the Trump administration.

Brendan Kearns

Police in Northern Ireland are at the scene of deadly shooting in the village of Maguiresbridge. (AP PHOTO)

SecurityPremiumTwo dead, two wounded in Northern Ireland shooting

Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured in a shooting in Northern Ireland.

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Hundreds of American submariners looking for homes near Rockingham will be allowed to live in Defence Housing properties under new laws.

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Defence housing rules tweaked to give AUKUS sailors a home

An influx of hundreds of American submariners looking for homes near Rockingham will be allowed to live in Defence Housing properties under new laws.

Katina Curtis and Oliver Lane

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