2 h. ago I was wrongfully jailed in Egypt, but Australia’s culture of surveillance takes the cake

Australia is the most “reflexively secretive” country that this former foreign correspondent has dealt with. If we don’t defend our freedoms, we will lose them.

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3 h. ago Albanese’s meeting with Trump is a warning to Australia’s enemies

The critical minerals deal has thrust Australia into a position of power, sending a powerful message to allies – and others: you can’t ignore us any more.

Events

4 h. ago Sussan Ley to shut the door on key environment deal with Albanese

The opposition leader will pick a major fight with the government over its planned nature laws, arguing they would let ministers stall investment.

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4 h. ago Sussan Ley draws battlelines over Albanese’s environmental overhaul plan

The opposition leader will pick a major fight with the government over its planned nature laws, arguing they would let ministers stall investment.

Politics

10 h. ago With provocative video, Putin raises nuclear stakes over Ukraine

Talk of a peace deal for Ukraine, which grew louder after the Gaza ceasefire, has rapidly given way to displays of military might on both sides of the European war.

Events

12 h. ago Season for giving: What do you give the man who has everything?

From Ugg boots to submarine models, there’s a good deal of politics behind international gift-giving between leaders.

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23 h. ago ‘No one’s going to get money back’: Taxpayers exposed to $130m hit in Rex sale

Industry experts fear taxpayers will likely lose the $130 million in funding injections that the federal government made to failed regional airline Rex after administrators revealed a deal to save the airline would wipe out its shareholders.

Economics

23 h. ago Sacked Transport official admits giving $1 million to developer mate, arranging free concrete

An anti-corruption inquiry has been shown scores of WhatsApp messages in which arrangements were discussed.

Economics

24 h. ago Prices going up at your local cafe or restaurant? Get used to it

Hospitality operators are still dealing with the hangover from high inflation and subsequent interest rate hikes. Some diners need to cut them some slack.

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25 h. ago Beijing attacks defence ‘confrontation’ but shrugs off Albanese’s rare earths deal

The deal cinched between Australia and the United States in Washington this week targets China’s stranglehold on the rare earths supply chain.

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25 h. ago Prince Andrew feels heat over royal home after rent deal revealed

Engulfed by scandal, Prince Andrew has fought for years to stay in the Royal Lodge near Windsor. Now we know why.

Politics

29 h. ago ‘Dramatic challenge’ Australia must overcome to meet its side of AUKUS deal

The concerns come as members of a top British inquiry head to Australia this week to inspect progress on the alliance.

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36 h. ago Keep calm and hit the stumps: How Boland will handle Bazball assault

Scott Boland admits his first encounter with Bazball compelled him to work on how to handle the emotions that come when a proud fast bowler is smacked all over the park.

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45 h. ago The Victorian towns poised to benefit from critical minerals deal

Developing rare earth elements could boost the state’s economy and job market, but farmers warn a mining ramp-up also puts our food bowl at risk.

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46 h. ago WA news LIVE: Perth TikToker admits threatening to kill his mother

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47 h. ago Trump, Albanese ink $8.5b critical minerals deal in historic meeting

Donald Trump and Anthony Albanese have signed a rare earths deal after a long-awaited meeting at the White House.

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47 h. ago Trump says AUKUS is ‘full steam ahead’ and three other key takeaways from Albanese meeting

Donald Trump says he intends to honour and expedite the nuclear-submarine pact as Australia and the US signed a rare-earths agreement.

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48 h. ago As it happened: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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49 h. ago Trump’s critical minerals deal unearths a bonanza for Aussie miners

Billionaire Gina Rinehart will be just one of the beneficiaries of Trump’s multibillion dollar announcement on critical minerals and rare earths with Australia.

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49 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Critical minerals stocks soar after deal signed in Albanese

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.

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