9 h. ago Anthony Albanese’s ballooned caucus risks becoming an albatross

The 16 per cent caucus increase is a win for Albanese but risks becoming a challenge, as party elders warn controlling a larger caucus comes with managing ego and ambition.

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65 h. ago Tucker Carlson destroys Ted Cruz over Iran, deepening rift among Trump loyalists

In a heated exchange, the former Fox News host berated the hawkish US senator and suggested he was ignorant about Iran – “the country you seek to topple”.

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65 h. ago Tucker Carlson clashes with Ted Cruz over Iran, deepening rift among Trump loyalists

In a heated exchange, the former Fox News host berated the hawkish US senator and suggested he was ignorant about Iran – “the country you seek to topple”.

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69 h. ago Albanese is pulling away from the US – and Australians seem to love it

When the prime minister talks about “an Australian way” of doing things and highlights his deeper engagement with Indonesia and Papua New Guinea, he is signalling a slow movement out of the American orbit.

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3 d. ago Australia races to lock in new meeting with Trump to avoid second snub

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese may now change his plans and attend next week’s NATO summit – if a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump can be locked in.

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3 d. ago Trump left the G7, and Albanese, in the lurch. The PM may have new chance to meet the US president

Anthony Albanese may now change his plans and attend next week’s NATO summit - if a face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump there can be locked in.

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3 d. ago Trump left the G7, and Albanese, in the lurch. But the PM salvaged something

Anthony Albanese embraced Volodymyr Zelensky at the summit, showcasing his bond with the leader of the war-torn nation.

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3 d. ago Aged care reform delays could save you thousands – if you act soon

The Albanese government has delayed its aged care reform until November, which is good news for seniors.

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4 d. ago Australia thinks of itself as an international player. Trump delivered a reality check

Anthony Albanese will leave the G7 summit in Canada, which had been billed as a chance for him to build rapport with Donald Trump, without meeting the president.

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4 d. ago It has been five days since Israel first struck Iran. What we know so far

Donald Trump has cancelled his meeting with Anthony Albanese to focus on the escalating situation. But how did we get here, and what happens next?

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4 d. ago Canada’s PM revealed as fan of Aussie film Gallipoli – and he’s no slouch on the hat front

With Anthony Albanese in Canada there was an inevitable trading of gifts. But who did it best?

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5 d. ago Defence ties with Australia key to Albanese’s pitch in historic Trump meeting

In one of the most important meetings of his career, Anthony Albanese will put access to critical minerals on the table while safeguarding AUKUS.

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5 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Wong planning repatriation flights from the Middle East; Police officer shot dead in rural Tasmania

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on June 16.

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5 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Wong planning repatriation flights from the Middle East; Police officer shot dead in rural Tasmania

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Monday, June 16.

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5 d. ago Before meeting Trump, Albanese greets the man who vowed to ‘stand up’ to the president

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney won his election in part by vowing not to back down to President Donald Trump, who had suggested Canada could become a US state.

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5 d. ago The PM just got a pay rise. Here’s how his salary compares to Trump and other leaders

Despite his salary increasing, Anthony Albanese is outranked by some senior Australian office holders, but he is still among the best-paid world leaders.

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5 d. ago Australia news LIVE: Israel hits out at Penny Wong’s Iran call; Albanese prepares for Trump meeting

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Monday, June 16.

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7 d. ago What’s the alternative? The many AUKUS questions the PM must answer

With news the United States is reviewing AUKUS, fundamental questions – both old and new – have surfaced about the merits of the $368 billion submarine deal. The Albanese government must confront them.

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8 d. ago PM’s meeting with Trump in doubt as Middle East conflict escalates

Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to avoid the Middle East as he visits Fiji before heading to the US and the G7 meeting in Canada.

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8 d. ago His dad rode over 1000 winners, now Will’s out to blaze own trail

With just two city winners to his name, apprentice Will Stanley will get his first ride at stakes level on Saturday at Rosehill.

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