2 h. ago Hegseth has bounced into another hot mess but Trump seems inclined to sack the wrong guy

Rather than taking a hard look at his troubled defence secretary, the president is studying how he could fire the Federal Reserve chairman for failing to cut interest rates.

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9 h. ago Trump stands by defiant Hegseth, blames ‘fake news’ for Signalgate 2.0

The US president is under growing pressure to sack his most controversial cabinet pick, but both men have so far portrayed the scandal as an unjustified “hit” by disgruntled former employees.

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9 h. ago Revealed: What NSW voters really think of their schools and transport

Despite Premier Chris Minns making the restoration of trust in public services central to his election pitch two years ago, fewer than half of voters have positive opinions about most key services.

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9 h. ago Markets on ‘Trump watch’, braced for recession risk as ASX tipped to steady

The ASX is preparing to reopen for a shorter trading week after a closure over the Easter break.

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9 h. ago Google school ratings going, going, gone after trolls take over

As of next week, reviews and ratings for schools will disappear from the search giant as too many reviewers have been naughty in class.

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9 h. ago Wall Street sells off as markets on ‘Trump watch’ brace for recession risk

The ASX is preparing to reopen for a shorter trading week after a closure over the Easter break.

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20 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Moses steers Eels to sensational win over Tigers in Easter Monday thriller

It has been some week for the Wests Tigers after the circus surrounding Lachlan Galvin. Can they put it to one side and knock off Parramatta this afternoon? Follow along live.

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21 h. ago Alfred Deakin’s descendants push for public acquisition of former PM’s seaside home

Leaders from across the political spectrum are backing a campaign to put Ballara, the 1907-built holiday home of Australia’s second prime minister, into public hands.

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21 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Eels and Tigers trade tries in Easter Monday blockbuster as Galvin makes NSW Cup appearance

It has been some week for the Wests Tigers after the circus surrounding Lachlan Galvin. Can they put it to one side and knock off Parramatta this afternoon? Follow along live.

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22 h. ago Could the Menendez brothers walk free? Here’s everything you need to know

After two Netflix series put the Menendez brothers back in the public eye, they could finally walk free after spending 35 years in prison for the murder of their parents.

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22 h. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Tigers host Eels in Easter Monday showdown after Galvin drama

It has been some week for the Wests Tigers after the circus surrounding Lachlan Galvin. Can they put it to one side and knock off Parramatta this afternoon? Follow along live.

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23 h. ago Wests Tigers staff shield Galvin from media as star runs out in front of 500 fans in NSW Cup

Despite fears he might be a late withdrawal, Lachie Galvin played NSW Cup for Wests Magpies. But what happens next week?

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26 h. ago The Who drummer publicly sacked, then reinstated in wild week

Zak Starkey, son of Beatle Ringo Starr, has drummed with The Who for 30 years. After a blowup with frontman Roger Daltrey last week, it ended – then it didn’t.

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31 h. ago Israel says ‘misunderstanding’ led to killing of 15 Gaza medics found in mass grave

An internal investigation into the killing last month by Israeli forces found a chain of “professional failures”, while a deputy commander who was first to open fire has been sacked.

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42 h. ago Dutton says sacked Home Affairs boss Pezzullo ‘should have a role to play’ in nation’s future

Mike Pezzullo says he would be prepared to “again serve my country” if the government asked.

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44 h. ago Day of faith and family in federal election as campaign enters crucial week

As the leaders took time out over the Easter period, the Greens have their eye on the balance of power, and are arming themselves with a list of demands.

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2 d. ago Federal election 2025 as it happened: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

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2 d. ago Federal election 2025 LIVE updates: Labor spruiks legal push to protect penalty rates; Coalition offers tax breaks for small businesses

Follow our live coverage of the federal election as the campaign heads into its fourth week.

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2 d. ago Would Peter Dutton cut free TAFE? Does Tanya Plibersek have a place in Anthony Albanese’s cabinet? We reality check

It was a drama-filled week muddied with word salads and a truly criminal number of statistics being lobbed at punters. Here’s the truth behind the press conferences and debates.

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3 d. ago Victoria’s hot seats week three as it happened: Adam Bandt DJs like nobody is watching (but everyone is); How much will Gaza conflict matter in Wills?

In a crisp white tee, Adam Bandt dropped the beat, not the policy, at Revolver. No talk of rent or climate fears, just bass and synths and dance floor cheers.

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