Yesterday
Musk is making X into his own digital Mar-a-Lago
Elon Musk’s incursion into the federal government has triggered alarm; Donald Trump imposes sanctions on the ICC. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
This Month
PM calls Dutton’s approach to politics ‘small’ after his push for caravan plot probe
Anthony Albanese says an independent probe into the caravan bomb plot would be a waste of police resources; Labor announces $9 million in assistance for flood-ravaged North Queensland. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
US postal service halts parcels from China
The United States imports about 3 million parcels a day; Peter Dutton says PM is “embarrassed” by caravan explosives plot. Follow live updates.
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- Lucy Slade
Coalition and Labor argue over free business lunches
Angus Taylor pushes Jim Chalmers for company tax-free lunches costings; parliament votes to condemn antisemitism. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Dutton labels SRL a ‘cruel hoax’ promoted by ‘bankrupt’ Vic government
Federal Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan have traded blows over funding of the state’s controversial Suburban Rail Loop. How the day unfolded.
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- Gus McCubbing
Fentanyl is ‘America’s problem’: China, Canada retaliate
China says it will take the US to the WTO over Donald Trump’s tariffs; Justin Trudeau slaps tariffs on $170 billion of US goods; Mexico readies its “plan B”. How the day unfolded.
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- Andrew Hobbs
January
Figure skating community reels from losses after midair crash
A third of the 60 passengers on the American Airlines flight were part of that community; Australians suffering “worst collapse” of living standards, Peter Dutton says. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Treasurer Jim Chalmers apologises for caravan comments
The treasurer apologises for the possible misinterpretation of his comments; Anthony Albanese stands firm on the decision to keep the investigation private. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Labor ‘working towards’ March 25 budget
Jim Chalmers says Australia’s inflation is lower than major advanced economies; Donald Trump offers public servants seven months’ pay to resign. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
‘Just exploded’: bushfire destroys wedding venue in national park
A Victorian bushfire is threatening holidaymakers at a national park; Donald Trump vows “near future” tariffs, calls DeepSeek progress “good”. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
PM calls Grace Tame’s T-shirt stunt ‘disrespectful’
Anthony Albanese says he disagrees with the T-shirt Tame wore at the Australia Day event; Russian troops capture strategic town in eastern Ukraine. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Trump’s vengeance hits former staffers, allies
Donald Trump has opened his enemies to attack by removing their government security protection; Melbourne drinking bout leads to pay cut for JAL executives. Follow updates here.
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- Andrew Hobbs
Australia won’t exit Paris agreement with Trump
Anthony Albanese makes a range of promises during National Press Club address; Peter Dutton calls for more patriotism after statues were vandalised. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Woolworths NZ supermarkets boss to exit
Woolworths’ new CEO has made her first major change; NSW Police arrest 10 people for antisemitic behaviour; wildfire breaks out in LA. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Unions withdraw strike action, to relief of Sydney commuters
Rail unions have withdrawn all their partial work bans against Sydney Trains; NSW Police arrest man over synagogue attack. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
PM calls national cabinet on antisemitism after criticism
Anthony Albanese will urgently convene the meeting with leaders this afternoon; Chris Minns promises to catch “bastards” responsible for childcare centre attack. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
How Trump backed the TikTok ban before becoming its saviour
Donald Trump can take credit for reviving an app with 170 million users; Bill Shorten formally quits parliament. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Sydney attack meets ‘modern standard of terrorism’: Jewish leader
Alex Ryvchin, the suspected target of an antisemitic attack, warns about a rise in levels of hate directed at Jewish communities; Israel confirms deal to handover hostages reached. Follow updates here.
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- Lucy Dean and Timothy Moore
Rail union calls NSW government’s legal action a ‘smokescreen’
NSW government pursues legal action to end work bans; President Joe Biden issues grim warning; SES issues wet weather warning. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Dean and Timothy Moore
Sydney train chaos could get worse Thursday
Level of service expected to “degrade” this afternoon; Albanese threatens “strongest action” over feared POW killing. Here’s how the day unfolded.
- Euan Black and Timothy Moore