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The challenge ahead for Sussan Ley is enormous. But the first post-election poll by RPM also highlights the challenges for Anthony Albanese.

Australia news LIVE: Albanese to set out agenda as parliament returns; Coalition support falls to near-record low

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories.

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Wapu Sonk.

Australia news as it happened: Architect of PNG NRL team bid stands down from board after corruption allegations; Trump diagnosed with medical condition

Read the national news blog for rolling updates on today’s top stories.

  • Cassandra Morgan and Daniel Lo Surdo
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Jodie Haydon visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Chengdu, China.

As it happened: Albanese to conclude China visit in Chengdu; Trump dumps MAGA supporters over Epstein fallout

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Thursday, July 17.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the Premier of the Republic of China Li Qiang during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China on July 15, 2025.

As it happened: Peter Falconio’s killer Bradley John Murdoch dies in custody; PM to visit Great Wall of China after Xi meeting

Follow live as we bring you all the news from Australia and beyond on Wednesday, July 16.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his fiancée Jodie Haydon arrive in Beijing

As it happened: PM meets with Xi Jinping in Beijing; RBA proposes ban for credit card, debit card surcharges

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Anthony Albanese with Andrew Forrest, Fortescue executive chairman, and Geraldine Slattery, President of BHP Australia.

As it happened: PM’s China visit continues; Antisemitism envoy scrutinised over husband’s donation to right-wing group

Read the national news headlines for Monday, July 14, 2025.

  • David Barwell, Josefine Ganko and Lachlan Abbott
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Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism Jillian Segal

Australia news as it happened: Australian named as US ambassador to Malaysia; Trump to make ‘major statement’ on Russia

Former Sydney councillor and self-described “alpha male” Nick Adams has been named as America’s next ambassador to Malaysia. Childcare worker Joshua Dale Brown was working in the kitchen at a Melbourne childcare centre days before he was charged with more than 70 offences.

  • Michael McGowan and Bridie Smith
Anthony Albanese, Donald Trump and AUKUS.

Australia news as it happened: PM to take on antisemitism taskforce recommendations; US could demand AUKUS changes

Join us as we bring you the top stories making headlines today.

  • Emily Kowal, Hannah Hammoud and Liam Mannix
Reserve Bank of Australia governor Michele Bullock after the RBA board decided to keep rates on hold.

Australia news as it happened: Chalmers rules out negotiating PBS as pharma tariffs loom; Telstra confirms hundreds of jobs to be axed; two major childcare providers announce installation of CCTV

Look back on the news that made headlines from around Australia on July 9.

  • Emily Kowal and Hannah Hammoud
Erin Patterson arrives at court in Morwell in May.

Australia news as it happened: RBA keeps rates on hold in stun to markets; Erin Patterson found guilty in Victorian mushroom trial

Join us as we keep you up to date with today’s top stories. It is Tuesday, July 8.

  • Emily Kowal and Broede Carmody

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