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Federal
Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian volunteer fighter captured by Russia
Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Five Australian cities are now in world’s top 20 most expensive
The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.
- by Shane Wright
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- by Jacqueline Maley
Is farmed salmon a guilty pleasure this Christmas?
Tasmanian salmon will be on the tables at thousands of Christmas lunches. Questions remain about the environmental cost.
- by Mike Foley
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Defence
Wife claims government buried decision on extradition of ex-fighter pilot to US
Seven months after Daniel Duggan lost his two-year legal battle to stay, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the request to send him to the US.
- by James Massola and William Davis
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Political leadership
Albanese’s third ‘captain’s call’ raises hackles in factional seat battle
Anthony Albanese has intervened for a third time in a preselection fight for a prize Labor seat, benefiting his own Left faction and infuriating the Right.
- by James Massola
Politicians from across the aisle farewell ‘man of conviction’ Kevin Andrews
Family, friends and former prime ministers have gathered to farewell Liberal Party stalwart and former defence minister Kevin Andrews at a state funeral in Melbourne.
- by Holly Hales
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