Paul Murray Live

Alex Hawke unloads on the PM in a fiery Question Time, Albanese splashes $1 billion on his green gala. Plus, another Dan Andrews promise goes up in smoke as Victorian power prices rise.

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ASIO boss Mike Burgess delivers damning new security warnings, a massive $841m public sector wage blowout tests Labor’s spending limits. Plus, a female jockey stuns with a historic double win.

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Optus wrestles back control of its mobile networks from Nokia, the Nationals officially dump net zero. Plus, Anthony Albanese accused of running his own cult of secrecy after once slamming a “culture of cover-up”.

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Immigration fears surge as support for One Nation doubles, Liberals push for a net zero review despite Nationals' revolt. Plus, Chris Bown claims climate secrecy is in the nation's best interest.

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BOM’s new radar crashes as dangerous storms hammer SEQ, the Albanese government slammed for ignoring over 2,000 Senate questions. Plus, the Senate forces Chris Bowen to cough up his secret climate documents.

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NAB chief economist warns no rate cut until mid-2026, ministers grill BOM chief over $4.1m website disaster. Plus, neo-Nazi Thomas Sewell cleared of offensive behaviour after Ballarat white supremacist march.

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Chris Bowen warns in secret briefing that power bills will rise and 2030 targets need urgent action, Tim Ayres blames Coalition for high energy costs despite Labor’s term. Plus, BCA warns not to leave environmental laws to Labor and the Greens.

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Foreign buyers snap up more Victorian homes despite new taxes, Jacinta Allan insists her machete ban is working despite another violent brawl. Plus, Barnaby Joyce erupts over net zero as he walks out of the Nationals party room.

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Our Town hits Belconnen as Paul Murray takes the show on the road with big guests, Albanese jets to Malaysia and South Korea for key summits. Plus, Labor pushes ahead with Australia’s first national environment watchdog.

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Labor’s migration numbers set to blow past forecasts by 15 per cent, premier under pressure after Luna Park attackers granted bail. Plus, Optus bosses shown the door after the triple-zero debacle.

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NSW knocks back more flood funding, blaming tight budgets, Chris Bowen fumes over Queensland keeping coal alive. Plus, a new poll shows Victorians have little appetite for Labor’s push for an Indigenous Treaty.

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Donald Trump puts Kevin Rudd firmly in his place during a fiery White House showdown, First Nations councils handed direct access to Queensland ministers. Plus, Optus customers turn on the telco after the deadly triple-zero failure.

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What Australians want from Albanese ahead of his crucial meeting with Donald Trump, Wayne Cheeseman slams violent protesters. Plus, the independents who raked in millions during the election campaign. 

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 Police commander erupts after violent Melbourne protests declaring “enough’s enough”, Anthony Albanese’s secret getaway sparks wedding rumours. Plus, Barnaby Joyce edges closer to a One Nation defection.

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Australia's unemployment rate goes up, marking the highest level since November 2021. Plus, Anthony Albanese to face US President Donald Trump over climate tax.

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Net Zero debate diving the nation, EV lobby calls for 2035 petrol car sale ban, Australian birth rate hits record low. Plus, will peace hold in the Middle East?

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Liberal Leader Sussan Ley urges for an investigation into Senator Lidia Thorpe, armed carjacking shakes Melbourne's CBD as Premier Jacinta Allan declares Victoria is 'safe'. Plus, Israeli hostages reunite with their families.

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Rolling coverage from the Israeli Knesset as Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu address the nation. Plus, Trump hailed the ‘president of peace’ as all 20 living hostages are freed.

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Tony Abbott draws political and media heavyweights to the launch of his new documentary, Lidia Thorpe threatens to burn down Parliament House at a pro-Palestine rally. Plus, One Nation surges as Liberals feud over immigration.

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Australia’s parliament set to expand for the first time in 40 years, former Labor MP tapped to lead Climate Change Department. Plus, SBS faces backlash over Eurovision participation.

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Conflicting timeline rocks Optus outage scandal as minister faces claims of misleading parliament, home affairs secretly granted citizenship to returning ISIS brides and their kids. Plus, social cohesion in Australia hits an all-time low.

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Pro-Palestine protest draws condemnation from the PM, Chris Minns and Muslim leader Jamal Rifi, Labor flops trying to justify FOI changes by citing state systems. Plus, secret NSW power reports kept from the public.

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Broncos face a fine after players lit cigars in Accor Stadium’s dressing room, Anika Wells denies Labor’s hand in the Optus outage. Plus, Tony Burke swaps out King Charles' portraits for ministers in Home Affairs offices.

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Scales tip towards Liberal leadership spill, One Nation boom in voter support, Waters slammed forManchester comments. Plus, protests spark free speech debate.

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Major incident declared after Manchester synagogue stabbing leaves four injured and suspect shot, Dan Tehan puts nuclear back on the energy agenda. Plus, Sussan Ley slams pro-Palestine march on the Opera House.

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's racist slur against Reform backfires, One Nation support doubles since federal election as Coalition craters. Plus, the US military is set for a cultural reset.

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Two million migrants could flood in under Albanese’s second term, RBA keeps cash rate stuck at 3.60 per cent. Plus, a furious political brawl erupts as renewables backlash sparks threats and bullying.

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Tasmania Police Constable Keith Smith honoured at the National Police Memorial in Canberra, teens arrested in Melbourne CBD after a crime spree despite prior violent convictions. Plus, Chalmers’ budget boosted by a massive income tax surge.

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Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Western Sydney for a jam packed special, from waterslides and indoor skydiving to sports cars and aqua golf. Plus, local food award finalists and an exclusive look inside the new Western Sydney Airport.

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Anthony Albanese talks up climate action at the UN, China pledges a seven per cent emissions cut by 2035. Plus, experts warn the Albanese government faces a monumental struggle to reach its lofty 2035 target.

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Headline inflation hits a 12-month high crushing hopes of another rate cut, Australia urged to quadruple wind farms after none funded this year. Plus, UN blames Trump’s team for the malfunctioning escalator and teleprompter.

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Brett Sutton admits some COVID rules were never really needed, pressure mounts to strip Optus of Perth stadium naming rights after a deadly outage. Plus, the White House shuts down any chance of an Albanese-Trump meeting.

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Labor’s Optus distraction is on show, time for an honest chat on migration, Erika Kirk shows the power of forgiveness. Plus, the issue that will win election.

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Optus chief apologises after the network meltdown, fury over Kimmel exposes the left’s double standard on free speech. Plus, new survey finds Aussies lonelier and slugged with heavier taxes.

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Paul Murray takes you to the Narrabri crowd at Santos Festival of Rugby.

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Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show suspended indefinitely, more proof the Albanese government has lost control of migration. Plus, the illegal cigarette trade explodes under a greedy tobacco tax.

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The red carpet is being rolled out at Windsor Castle as King Charles and Queen Camilla welcome Donald Trump for his second state visit. Plus, live coverage with Sarah Hewson guiding audiences through all the pomp and ceremony.

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The Albanese government fails to reveal cost of PNG gift after pledging new parliamentary wing for 50th anniversary, Andrew Hastie threatens frontbench exit over net zero. Plus, a Labor MP shuts office after climate activists get aggressive.

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Voters slam Labor’s weak handling of immigration, the government rolls out another climate risk report full of dire warnings. Plus, Australia and Papua New Guinea plan to fully merge their militaries in a bold new defence pact.

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Jacinta Price faces backlash in her home town, Muslim groups urge a rethink on terrorism policies ahead of the Islamophobia report. Plus, police kept a heavy presence as thousands protested across Australia.

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Another miss by our PM on the world stage, Price demoted after India comments, Hastie Coy on leadership ambitions. Plus, fallout from Charlie Kirk’s assassination.

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Jacinta Nampijinpa Price sensationally dumped from the shadow ministry, Anthony Albanese ploughs ahead with his shaky UN COP31 bid. Plus, negotiations are finalised for Victoria’s Indigenous treaty.

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Australians continue to struggle under Albanese and Labor, Sussan Ley defends Senator Price insisting she’s listening to the Indian community. Plus, Premier Jacinta Allan finally concedes youth crime laws may need change after a wave of violence.

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Liberal rift deepens as Alex Hawke demands Jacinta Price apologise, John Howard says net zero isn’t worth the cost. Plus, Beijing throws a tantrum at Australia over Japan security talks.

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Paul Murray is joined by Lee Hanson and Daniel Wild for a lively panel discussion tackling the big issues shaping Australia this week.

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Sovereign citizens and anti-vaxxers push for a Harbour Bridge protest, Victoria’s crime spirals out of control. Plus, Daniel Andrews defends his controversial China visit as a chance to meet regional leaders.

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Senator Jacinta Price ordered to take down the Australian flag, a review launched into the unprecedented Americanisation of our 2025 election. Plus, Labor’s plan branded the worst assault on government transparency in decades.

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Labor plans to make it harder for you to access government data, Chris Bowen doubles down on his renewables obsession while ignoring critics. Plus, permanent migration numbers remain unchanged despite anti-migration protests.

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Senate clashes over March for Australia rallies, dwelling approvals take a sharp fall in July. Plus, shocking figures reveal more than 200,000 Australians stuck waiting for aged care packages.

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Paul dissects the good, the bad and the ugly from today’s rallies, funeral dates set for the two police officers killed in the Porepunkah ambush. Plus, Anthony Albanese heckled over his renewables pitch at the Bush Summit.

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The hunt for the Porepunkah gunman drags into another day, the Attorney-General will appeal the shocking six-year sentence handed to cop stabber Floyd Daniel. Plus, Wesfarmers boss Rob Scott sounds the alarm on Victoria’s spiralling crime problem.

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Victoria Police reveal the names of the fallen as the manhunt for the gunman rages on, Barnaby Joyce unloads on renewables at the Bush Summit. Plus, inflation surges to a yearly high with cost of living pain set to worsen.

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Tragedy hits Victoria as two police officers are killed in the line of duty, Iran linked to two antisemitic attacks in Australia raising fears of more. Plus, a push to tax households with spare bedrooms to tackle the housing shortage.

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Australians weigh in on new climate targets as the Coalition braces for another net zero fight, Ted O’Brien says he has no regrets over his fiery clash with Jim Chalmers. Plus, Labor fast-tracks a five per cent deposit scheme for first home buyers.

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Paul Murray takes Our Town live to Hobart where he explores the city and meets locals, he tastes Tasmania’s best seafood and speaks with One Nation’s Lee Hanson. Plus, gives three $2000 Harvey Norman vouchers to locals making a difference.

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The economic reform roundtable closes in Canberra as Jim Chalmers hints at future tax reform, court blocks Story Bridge protest but organisers push ahead. Plus, left groups call for mobilisation against anti-immigration rallies.

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Brisbane mother calls for justice one year from her baby attack, major changes to aged pensioner savings while children with autism to be moved off NDIS. Plus, Israel's PM slams Anthony Albanese as a 'weak politician'.

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Labor’s roundtable shrouded in secrecy as phones are banned, the debate heats up over legal versus illegal migration. Plus, the Chief Justice takes aim at the false “traditional violence” defence in Top End crime cases.

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Young people are choosing not to have kids over climate fears, Greens refuse to back Labor’s no-confidence motion. Plus, Xi Jinping’s spy operations targeting Chinese Australians are growing bolder.

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The cost of the state’s renewable transmission plan expected to double, most Australians still in the dark on Labor’s economic reform roundtable. Plus, Tasmanian salmon farm expansion stalled as Liberals call a review before parliament showdown.

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Jacinta Allan hits back at claims of a gender-clinic pipeline in schools, Labor taps Deloitte to design a universal childcare model as the PM eyes his political legacy. Plus, Chalmers and Albanese appear split on the timing of major tax reforms.

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Hamas celebrates Anthony Albanese’s ‘political courage’ for recognising Palestine, new data exposes alarming rise in racism in maternity wards. Plus, AGL stock dives after announcing bold green energy strategy.

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Future Fund chiefs spends $180,000 on travel in a year, one third of students are falling behind according to NAPLAN results. Plus, NSW scraps electronic monitoring for criminals on bail.

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Relief could be coming for homeowners as the RBA eyes an interest rate cut, push grows for flat-fee childcare ahead of Labor’s economic roundtable. Plus, AFR readers reject Jacinta Allan’s work-from-home policies.

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Victoria’s premier slams a neo-Nazi march through Melbourne CBD, the economist behind the idea to raise the GST to 15% supports the plan. Plus, the White House says Donald Trump is open to Alaska summit with Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky.  

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Melbourne Storm apologises after scrapping Welcome to Country at the Anzac Round, the PM vows no new taxes before the next election. Plus, Victoria’s work from home mandate under fire as Melbourne’s CBD struggles with record office vacancies.

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Jim Chalmers won’t rule out sweeping changes for property owners, a new report finds all levels of government are failing on racism. Plus, the federal government says economy-only rules for taxpayer-funded travel just aren’t appropriate.

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Kmart defends its ethical sourcing program as forced labour allegations resurface, NSW government shuts down debate on charging protesters for police presence. Plus, Anthony Albanese pushes for more migration despite growing backlash.

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 Leading pro-Palestinian activist refuses to denounce the burning of the Australian flag during Melbourne protests, unions pile pressure on Labor to raise taxes and scrap negative gearing. Plus, Victoria pushes to make working from home a legal right.

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Arab states call on Hamas to disarm as momentum builds for a Palestinian state, the ACTU pushes a $25 billion tax hike as part of its new productivity plan. Plus, an Aussie worker is sacked for misgendering a non-binary colleague.

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Trump drags his feet on naming an ambassador to Australia, Labor shuts down push to restore biological sex to law. Plus, New Zealand reopens fossil fuel exploration in major energy policy shift.

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One third of students lag behind as NAPLAN results reveal a national learning crisis, Scott Farquhar urges Australia to slash red tape on AI. Plus, Donald Trump sees a massive popularity spike among young Americans.

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Federal government rejects claims vape ban backfired and pushed more young people to smoke, James Paterson backs away from public service cuts. Plus, Victorian Labor members call for immediate recognition of Palestine.

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Sacrifices on the road to net zero, regional SA grapples with drought, Chris Minns sets the bench for leadership. Plus, hay run heroes deliver in time of need.

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Join Paul Murray for this month’s special Our Town episode from Mount Gambier, the heart of South Australia’s Limestone Coast. He unpacks Sussan Ley’s push to reconnect with corporate Australia and the $382 million bill for Indigenous treaty talks.

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Michaelia Cash calls for end to Welcome to Country clashing with Opposition leader Sussan Ley, Victorian farmers erupt over forced transmission lines on private land. Plus, Fortescue axes hydrogen projects in Australia and US citing Trump risk.

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Big HECS change could save Aussies up to $1300 a year, senate censures Greens deputy Mehreen Faruqi over Gaza protest during Governor General’s speech. Plus, US Olympic Committee bans transgender athletes under Trump’s new executive order.

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Farmers divided over secret wind turbine deals in Binalong and Bowning, Labor refuses to declare South Australia’s algae bloom a national disaster. Plus, protests erupt as parliament returns and One Nation boycotts Welcome to Country.

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Federal politicians return to Canberra for the start of a new parliamentary term, Liberal primary vote hits historic low not seen since the 80s. Plus, some of the biggest influencers online turn out to be completely fake.

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Disaster poll for the Coalition as Albanese rides high on record win, Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien warns Labor is eyeing capital taxes. Plus, Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran again over its nuclear rebuild.

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Albanese’s China trip slammed by opposition over indulgent optics and weak outcomes, Jason Clare says antisemitism response is still months away. Plus, UK gives 16-year-olds the vote in sweeping changes to modernise its democracy.

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Albanese backs One China policy while pushing back on Beijing’s Taiwan spin, CBA urges income tax cuts and GST hike in pitch to Chalmers. Plus, productivity takes a hit as government and NDIS jobs boom weigh down the economy.

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Smiling Xi hosts Albanese as Chinese state media praises the PM, James Paterson slams Labor’s 1.2 million housing target as ‘delusional’. Plus, NSW Liberals to mount court challenge over Bradfield loss to a teal independent.

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Albanese’s neglect of US alliance raises regional security fears, Treasury tells Labor to raise taxes in advice accidentally published. Plus, the PM moves closer to China while leaving democracies like Taiwan out in the cold.

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Jim Chalmers outlines key issues ahead of economic reform roundtable, Australia pushes for cancer warning labels on alcohol as global momentum grows. Plus, US demands clarity on Australia’s position in a potential Taiwan conflict.

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Victorian Coalition pushes to register protests and expand police powers, Labor’s growing public sector ‘blob’ digs deeper into taxpayers’ pockets. Plus, a poll finds most Australians back having male educators in childcare.

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AI-generated Marco Rubio impersonator targets foreign ministers in fake calls, ACT’s proposed animal laws would require owners to spend three hours daily with pets. Plus, G8 Education to install CCTV in all centres after abuse allegations.

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RBA set to slash rates for the third time this year to spark household spending, Sussan Ley says the Liberals missed the mark with Chinese Australians during the election. Plus, Albanese kicks off his Victorian campaign with no sign of Jacinta Allan.

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Woman mauled at Darling Downs Zoo airlifted to hospital with serious arm injuries, protesters chant against IDF at Melbourne rally following recent antisemitic attacks. Plus, PM assumes nation’s tariff is set at 10 per cent as July 9 nears.

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Australia’s public service hits 1 million workers despite red tape reduction pledge, relatives of Adelaide honour stabbing victim get reduced sentences. Plus, CPA Australia backs GST hike as a way to lower income tax.

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Senior public servants handed pay rises to lead Albanese’s expanding bureaucracy, Qantas cyber hack may have stolen significant data from six million customers. Plus, Fijian PM Sitiveni Rabuka rejects proposed Chinese military base in the Pacific.

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Bombogenesis weather event sparks severe warning across Sydney and NSW, Melbourne childcare worker Joshua Brown charged with over 70 offences. Plus, Amazon set to deploy more robots than people to speed up deliveries.

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NSW residents brace for ‘bomb cyclone’, ‘war over words over GST carve-up’, Prime Minister dancing around meeting with Trump. Plus, US versusChina: who will Albo choose?

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Join Paul live from Newcastle as he discusses beanies bringing hope for brain cancer cure,whale spotting, the future is big and bright for the NRLW. Plus,Paul’s local’s guide to the best of Newcastle.

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The government is under intense pressure to increase defence spending, after NATO leaders backed Donald Trump's increased spending demands. Plus, Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against the ABC. 

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Sussan Ley promises to broaden party appeal and make a fresh start, Liberals say hospital tax exposes flaws in Labor’s health promises. Plus, Vladimir Putin gives Iran the cold shoulder after US launches strikes.

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Middle east tensions rise as the Israel-Iran ceasefire deal collapses, Anthony Albanese's weak leadership risks Australia's place in the world. Plus, NSW and QLD state budgets handed down today.

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Middle East conflict continues to escalate, US strikes three Iranian nuclear sites,world awaiting Iran’s next move. Plus,Putin meets with Iranian foreign minister.

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A dissect of the Middle East conflict as the US strikes three Iranian nuclear strikes. Plus, former prime minister's Scott Morrison and Tony Abbott's moral clarity exposes the Albanese government's insipid response to the war.

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