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The latest in national, political, business and world news from News24.
Whistleblower David McBride released from prison
Whistleblower David McBride is released from prison, Telstra boss Vicki Brady receives a 11 per cent pay rise. Plus, a plea deal could be possible in the murder trial of Luigi Mangione.
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Interest rate relief could be years away
Interest rates could stay high until 2028, 147 drone breaches of restricted military airspace are revealed. Plus, Albanese denies gambling lobby influence as the government moves closer to a deal with the Coalition.
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Tony Abbott urges Albanese to apologise over ‘melons’ comment
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says Anthony Albanese must apologise for his controversial 'melons' comments, the Commonwealth Bank announce a net profit of $10.9 billion. Plus, assault and stalking charges against Ahmed Al Ahmed have been dropped.
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CBA posts $10.9b profit for FY26
Commonwealth Bank reports a strong profit despite mortgage applications falling, fugitive George Dib is arrested in Lebanon over alleged drug trafficking. Plus, Donald Trump reveals he switched planes over a possible security threat.
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Coalition set to unveil migration plan
Coalition pledges to slash migration to its lowest level since the GFC, Tony Abbott calls on Anthony Albanese to apologise over his ‘melons’ comments. Plus, a 12th person is charged over the alleged murder of Chris Baghsarian.
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The RBA keeps the cash rate at 4.35 per cent
The RBA keeps the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, the Coalition is accusing the government of "setting a rushed timeline" for the Royal Commission. Plus, Census day has arrived with fines of up to $364 a day for not completing it.
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Labor yet to build a single offshore wind farm
Labor faces scrutiny over millions spent on offshore wind projects that have yet to get off the ground, the Reserve Bank is expected to leave rates on hold. Plus, Western Australia takes aim at the government’s new aged care support scheme.
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Chalmers clashes with states over tax changes
Jim Chalmers faces a stoush with state counterparts over the government’s tax changes, Pauline Hanson prepares to introduce a bill on exclusion orders. Plus, Colombia assesses the damage after a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
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South Australia announces Royal Commission into AI
Peter Malinauskas announces the State will conduct a Royal Commission into AI, the government is close to a deal with the Coalition to pass its gambling reforms. Plus, One Nation support tripled in regional and outer Sydney over the past year.
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Deal close on Labor's gambling reforms
Labor is close to locking in a deal with the Coalition to pass its gambling reforms, Tokyo's former ambassador to Australia criticises Anthony Albanese over his remarks about Sanae Takaichi's gift. Plus, a baby camera leads to an alleged drug bust.
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Netanyahu rejects Trump's peace plan
Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected the Gaza peace plan endorsed by US president Donald Trump, the Royal Commission excludes former treasurer Josh Frydenberg from giving evidence. Plus, Vietnam's president has arrived in Australia.
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Albanese government closes in on gambling reform deal
The Albanese government is close to locking in a deal with the Coalition to pass its gambling reforms, more than 90,000 runners have taken part in this year's City2Surf. Plus, two planes nearly collide on the tarmac at Sydney Airport.
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City2Surf attracts more than 90,000 runners
More than 90,000 runners take part in this year's City2Surf, a near miss is reported between a Jetstar and Qatar Airways flight at Sydney Airport. Plus, nine in ten small NDIS plan managers flagged over potential fraud or integrity concerns.
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Prime minister praises multicultural Australia
Anthony Albanese praises Australia's multicultural success, two cases of H5 bird flu confirmed in native birds in NSW. Plus, Iran demands compensation from the US before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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NSW Liberal frontbencher to face ICAC
Fresh trouble for the New South Wales opposition leader as a corruption inquiry examines political donations, Melbourne’s Lord Mayor faces accusations over the Salvation Army. Plus, dramatic footage captures a fatal Idaho shooting.
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At least 7 killed in Thailand school shooting
A mass school shooting in Thailand leaves at least seven people dead, a secret report into alleged Australian war crimes remains under wraps. Plus, Jake Kolodjashnij reveals he signed the AFL’s secret concussion contract clause.
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Teens released on bail after Melbourne shop owner attack
Four teenagers have been released on bail after police charged them for allegedly attacking and causing the death of a shop owner in Melbourne, Chris Bowen is criticised for taxpayer trip. Plus, two NASA astronauts go on a spacewalk outside the ISS.
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Police release new footage after teen stabbing
Police release new vision after a teenage boy was allegedly stabbed for his e-bike, pressure mounts on the AFL over Geelong’s secret player deal. Plus, hundreds of Queensland youth detention officers walk off the job.
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Iran and Oman reach Hormuz agreement
Iran and Oman reportedly reach an understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the US establishes a base in Western Australia to support AUKUS submarines. Plus, the government’s first-home buyer scheme comes under fire over a foreign owner loophole.
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NSW government to accept 11 recommendations from Bondi stabbing inquest
The New South Wales government is accepting 11 out of 13 recommendations from the coronial inquest into the Bondi Junction stabbing, Pauline Hanson takes on Tony Burke. Plus, Labor is considering parking its proposed crackdown on gambling advertising.
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Ed Husic taking leave after car crash
Labor MP Ed Husic takes leave after a serious car crash, a fifth person dies following a horror crash south of Darwin. Plus, a man is charged over alleged Nazi weapons imports and performing a Nazi salute in public.
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Daniel Andrews claims IBAC report clears him
Daniel Andrews says the IBAC report clears him over claims involving the United Firefighters Union, Chris Bowen faces scrutiny over taxpayer-funded overseas travel. Plus, the war in Ukraine is becoming deadlier for civilians.
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US-Iran deal hopes rise after reported progress
Progress in US-Iran talks has raised hopes of a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, new Victoria Premier Ben Carroll has reshuffled the state cabinet. Plus, businesses may receive a 20 per cent solar discount over renewable energy target delays.
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Victorian Premier Ben Carroll reshuffles cabinet
Ben Carroll unveils a reshaped Victorian cabinet ahead of the state election, the Bureau of Meteorology faces an independent review over its troubled website upgrade. Plus, hopes grow for a US-Iran deal on the Strait of Hormuz.
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Government releases ‘widow’s tax’ fix
Treasury moves to scrap the so-called “widow’s tax”, a former Albanese adviser accuses the government of sidelining economic growth. Plus, Ukraine accuses Russia of a war crime after a drone attack on a street vendor.
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