Your afternoon Briefing: US won’t rule out Iran response

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US won’t rule out Iran response

The US military made preparations to strike Iran, but the attack was abruptly called off on Thursday night. However officials claim a future military response hasn’t been ruled out.

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TWAM 9 FEB 2019 Hamish McLaren in Thredbo pic supplied NO REUSE WITHOUT PERMISSION

Conman finds God behind bars

New podcast out now: Hamish McLaren claims his new confines are a constant reminder of his crimes.

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Ian Henschke chief advocate National Seniors Australia speaks at the Franking Credits Inquiry in Norwood SA.

Deeming rate ‘crippling’

National Seniors chief advocate Ian Henschke has called on the Morrison government to urgently reduce the high deeming rate, which is financially “crippling” over a million Australian retirees.

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Screengrab from a YouTube video where Israel Folau asks for donations to fund his legal fees.

Folau fighting fund hits $331,000

A conservative Christian blogger was the first person to donate to Israel Folau’s GoFundMe page, which is gathering steam.

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