Today
US judge temporarily blocks Trump’s federal funding freeze
The Trump administration freeze on federal grants and loans could total trillions of dollars; Katy Gallagher says there is a “real possibility” Australia’s economy will have a soft landing. Follow live updates.
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- Lucy Slade
Yesterday
‘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
This Month
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Rail unions have withdrawn all their partial work bans against Sydney Trains; NSW Police arrest man over synagogue attack.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
LA looting arrests rise, curfews in fire evacuation zones
Nine people have been charged for looting in the Palisades and Eaton fires, and one person has been charged with arson. How the day unfolded.
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- Gus McCubbing and Timothy Moore
American youngster knocks Tsitsipas out in first round
Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas has been wiped out in the first round of the Australian Open; Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will ‘finish’ the NBN. How the day unfolded.
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- Gus McCubbing
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s bid to delay hush money sentencing
They found his sentencing wouldn’t be a serious burden to Donald Trump; New LA-area fire prompts more evacuations, nearly 10,000 buildings burned. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
LA wildfires declared national disaster after water runs short
Los Angeles authorities say their municipal water systems were designed not for tackling wildfires; Jim Chalmers says Meta scrapping fact-checking is “damaging for our democracy”. Follow live updates.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
Inflation figures show ‘substantial and sustained progress’: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says headline inflation has now been in the RBA’s target band for four months; Victorian Liberal leader’s plan to scrap SEC would increase power prices, minister says. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore
North Korea tests hypersonic missile designed to hit Pacific targets
State media reports the intermediate-range missile is designed to strike remote targets in the Pacific; Australia takes steps to mend strained ties with Israel. How the day unfolded.
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- Timothy Moore and Lucy Slade
Canada PM Justin Trudeau expected to announce resignation
The announcement could be made on Tuesday AEDT, according to local media; Anthony Albanese confirms he will not call election this weekend. Here’s how the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
December 2024
Sydney train strikes to cause Christmas commuter chaos
Workers can resume industrial action after court win; Victoria’s assistant treasurer is brutally demoted. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade and Timothy Moore