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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will meet counterpart Xanana Gusmao in Timor-Leste. David Crosling / NewsWire

POLITICSPremiumAlbo visits neighbour amid China threat

Anthony Albanese is visiting one of Australia’s closest neighbours as Canberra tries warding off Chinese influence creeping across the region.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

The nation needs a strong Opposition with a clear plan to hold Mr Albanese and his Government to account.

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Nation needs Liberals to put a stake in the ground

The nation needs a strong Opposition with a clear plan to hold Mr Albanese and his Government to account.

There was chaos at Perth's Invasion Day Rally after fears that an explosive device was thrown into the event. A heavy police presence shut down the event and evacuated Forrest Chase and half of the Murray St mall.

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The question haunting WA after alleged rally bomb scare

Whether by a failure of chemistry or a stroke of fortune our State dodged a bullet on Australia Day at Forrest Place, but now it’s time to dodge the fear, writes Charlton Hart.

Charlton Hart

Charlton Hart

Anthony Albanese has refused to rule out his government backing a possible second attempt by Kevin Rudd to become United Nations secretary general.

Federal PoliticsCommentsPM keeps speculation alive about Kevin Rudd’s next job

The Prime Minister has refused to rule out his government backing a possible second attempt by Kevin Rudd to become United Nations secretary general, after his term as Australia’s ambassador to Washington. 

Andrew Greene

Former WA Labor candidate Brad Willis has been fined for a firearm offence.

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Former WA Labor candidate lied to police about his firearms

A former WA Labor candidate who had five guns in his bedroom and lied to police about their whereabouts has been dealt a fine.

Hannah Whitehead

North Korea has fired off two missiles from its east coast, according to Japan's Coast Guard. (AP PHOTO)

SecurityPremiumNorth Korea fires several ballistic missiles: Japan

North Korea fired at least two missiles towards the Sea of Japan, Japan and South Korea say.

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The US military says warships including the USS Abraham Lincoln have arrived the Middle East. (AP PHOTO)

DiplomacyIran wants a deal as US carrier moves to Mideast: Trump

President Donald Trump has told news portal Axios that he thinks Iran wants to make a "deal" with the United States.

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Sussan Ley’s allies are downplaying any looming opposition leadership challenge.

Federal PoliticsComments‘Sound and fury’: Ley’s allies downplay leadership turmoil

Sussan Ley’s allies are dismissing any looming opposition leadership challenge, publicly claiming no one is canvassing support even while conservatives insists those conversations are gathering momentum.

Katina Curtis and Andrew Greene

Many doctors are going unpaid for providing assisted dying services to the terminally ill. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremium'Clinical altruism' at play in assisted dying services

A survey of voluntary assisted dying doctors has found almost two‑thirds believe remuneration for their critical and sensitive services is inadequate.

Farid Farid

A trial in California is a test case for lawsuits seeking damages for social ?media harms. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

Law and orderPremiumMeta, TikTok, YouTube to face trial on addiction claims

TikTok, Meta Platforms, and YouTube will face trial in California over claims their platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm.

Courtney Rozen

Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has responded to the leaking of a risk assessment report.

LOCAL GOVERNMENTPremiumMayor breaks silence amid explosive risk assessment leak

Perth Lord Mayor Bruce Reynolds has spoken out after the leak of a confidential risk assessment which revealed ‘inappropriate’ behaviour and psychological risks within the walls of the city.

Sophie Gannon

Australian Human Rights Commission president Hugh de Kretser urged Australia to accept the recommendations. Supplied

POLITICSPremiumShocking detail in review of Aussie law

Australia has been called out for one thing after a scathing United Nations said there was evidence of “inhumane” practices.

Ria Pandey

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte met with Donald Trump on the sidelines at Davos. (AP PHOTO)

Politics'Good luck' to Europe without US help, NATO chief

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insists Europe cannot defend itself without US military support, amid tension over Donald Trump's threats to annex Greenland.

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POLITICSPremiumHigh-level talks on ‘profoundly important’ issue

One key issue is top of mind as Anthony Albanese’s border and security chief heads to Indonesia for high-level talks.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Work has begun on the first seven homes to be built off pattern book designs. (HANDOUT/NSW GOVERNMENT)

PoliticsPremiumInterstate interest for cookie-cutter home designs

Thousands of cookie-cutter home designs - priced at $1 - have flown out the door but getting them built to help ease the housing crisis is proving slower.

Tom Wark

Premier Roger Cook, Police Minister Paul Papalia and Assistant Commissioner Peter Healy inspect a pile of more than 10,000 firearms returned as part of the gun buyback.

Gun LawsCommentsPremiumHundreds of gun licences revoked under WA’s new gun laws

Nearly 500 West Australians with a criminal history have had their firearm licences revoked under the State’s new gun laws, with all 23 appeals to the State Administrative Tribunal unsuccessful.

Georgia Campion

Liberal MP Julian Leeser has removed a pin showing solidarity with Israeli hostages in Gaza.

NewsPremium‘It’s time’: MP’s touching hostage act

One of Australia’s highest-ranking Jewish MPs has shared a solemn act after the remains of Israel’s last hostage in Gaza were returned.

Nathan Schmidt

TikTok has been sold to a Donald Trump-aligned business group. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumTikTok accused of suppressing content critical of Trump

California Governor Gavin Newsom ‍says TikTok ​is suppressing content critical ⁠of Donald Trump and he's launching a review of the ‌social ​media platform.

Kanishka Singh

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EDUCATIONCall for 5-minute rule in Aussie schools

A group of medical experts are pushing for a new five-minute rule in Aussie schools that they say would “quite literally save lives”.

Ria Pandey

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke confirmed the cancellation on Monday. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NewsPremium‘Tyranny’: Bombshell threat after visa axed

A British-Israeli influencer who called for Islam to be “banned” has accused the Albanese government of “tyranny” after his visa was revoked.

Nathan Schmidt

Pauline Hanson and Holly Vance have topped the charts.

Federal PoliticsCommentsValance’s one-word reaction as Hanson’s song hits No.1

Pauline Hanson and former Neighbours stat Holly Valance have a No. 1 song on their hands, with the now far-right personality speaking out about her latest chart topper.

Max Corstorphan and Kimberley Braddish

Potential Liberal challenger Andrew Hastie believes "Australians are asking for something new". (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLiberal makes pitch for top job as allies defend leader

Liberal MPs are preparing for a leadership spill as early as the coming week as one conservative challenger signals his intent for the top job.

Grace Crivellaro

France has taken the first step towards banning social media for children. (AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumFrance pushes Aussie-style ban for kids on social media

President Emmanuel Macron is urging France to follow Australia's world-first ban on young teenagers and children using social media.

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Andrew Wallace claimed Ms Ley had his full support. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

POLITICSPremium‘Sound and fury’: Big call on embattled Ley

Liberal frontbenchers have weighed in on murmurs Sussan Ley is facing a leadership challenge from conservative forces within her party.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer and Ria Pandey