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Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack have recalled being detained and questioned after their Singapore concert, with police issuing stern warnings and blocking future performances.

City drivers to cop first sting of end to fuel discount

City drivers to cop first sting of end to fuel discount

City drivers to cop first sting of end to fuel discount

City drivers to cop first sting of end to fuel discount

Households and businesses are bracing for more cost-of-living pressure as the government's fuel excise pause ends, pushing prices for petrol and diesel higher.

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

Housing affordability rises as price downturn continues

Home values have fallen at their fastest monthly rate in almost four years as an economist suggests prices could grow more slowly than incomes for a decade.

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Liberal operative's evidence claim after 'rat' taunt

Liberal operative's evidence claim after 'rat' taunt

A former Liberal operative once branded a "rat" has claimed party members might have tried to align their messaging before facing a major inquiry.

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

Potential One Nation deal has to be 'two-way street'

The coalition has revived the prospect of a preference deal with One Nation as a federal poll shows the minor party edging ahead of Labor in voter support.

Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash

Defence rejects cover-up claims on Taipan chopper crash

Senior Australian Defence Force officers have rejected accusations the department has shifted blame over the Taipan helicopter crash that killed four soldiers.

Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers' inducements

Escorts, drugs: big-spending gamblers' inducements

Gambling reform advocates have issued a plea to the government to stamp out the predatory behaviour of major betting companies.

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Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates

Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates

Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates

Hanson lays down law as One Nation rolls out candidates

One Nation has lifted the lid on its first batch of Victorian election candidates, with Pauline Hanson barring some major media outlets from the big reveal.

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

New premier slims down ministry to pass 'pub test'

Victorian taxpayers will save about $100,000 after new Premier Ben Carroll opted not to fill two cabinet openings following Jacinta Allan's ousting.

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

Debate over expanded Daniel's Law child safety proposal

The parents of a teenager who was murdered by a pedophile want the public to have greater access to information about child sex offenders.

Widespread toll road changes both give and take away

Widespread toll road changes both give and take away

Widespread toll road changes both give and take away

Widespread toll road changes both give and take away

Motorists in the world's most tolled city will see modest discounts across a series of motorways, but a new fee will be added to one major road out of the CBD.

Tech giants to face higher payments for news content

Tech giants to face higher payments for news content

Tech giants to face higher payments for news content

Tech giants to face higher payments for news content

The assistant treasurer has downplayed fears Labor's news bargaining incentives could impact trade deals with the US.

Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker

Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker

Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker

Five youths charged over 'awful' attack on worker

Four teenagers and a 12-year-old boy have been charged over a daylight attack that left a 60-year-old man in a critical condition.

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Former premiers could face long-awaited CFMEU probe

Victoria's opposition is calling for past premiers to face a construction industry corruption probe as the state's current leader pledges to appear if needed.

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Vision for Olympic site shown as critics slam 'fantasy'

Public consultation is being invited on a state government's Olympic plans amid bitter opposition to the use of a heritage-listed park.

Labor holds firm as seniors face $250 health cover hike

Health Minister Mark Butler has defended a cut to private health insurance rebates for over-65s as he faces a revolt among states opposed to the change.

US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal

Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.

Household spending in spotlight as Iran war drags on

Data showing how households are managing the fallout from shaky global conditions caused by conflict in the Middle East is set to be closely scrutinised.

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'Just a backbencher': minister defends charged MP role

A senior Labor minister has defended the government's decision not to stand down an MP accused of assault from his role as a special envoy.

Senator surfer on political waves caught and missed

Greens senator Peter Whish-Wilson says he has worked hard to elevate ocean health on the political agenda, ahead of his retirement from federal parliament.

Spain installs barrier after deadly migrant rush

Of the 50,000 Moroccans thought to have made the journey into Spain's Cueta by land or sea, 48,000 had returned home within 48 hours, authorities say.

Spain installs barrier in Ceuta following border rush

Calm has fallen on Ceuta's border and Spanish authorities are building a huge floating barrier after tens of thousands of migrants stampeded into the enclave.

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine

Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.

The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.

Dodgy donations, desperate denials in Liberals probe

The first week of an explosive inquiry investigating potential corrupt conduct in the Liberal Party has shown how factionalism thrives behind closed doors.

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