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Hello readers. Cormann says tax cuts ‘up to Albo’ after ruling out crossbench deals, and Matildas stun Brazil in late comeback.

11/06/2019Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese at Perth Airport.pic Colin Murty The Australian

‘Up to Albo’

Mathias Cormann has ruled out doing deals with crossbench senators to win their support for the $158bn personal income tax cuts.

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Newly re-elected Tasmanian Senator Jacqui Lambie, centre, with Stirling Griff, left, and Rex Patrick from the Centre Alliance. Picture: HELEN KEMPTON

Lambie, Centre Alliance talks

A powerful new voting bloc capable of knocking back government legislation in the Senate has emerged.

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MONTPELLIER, FRANCE - JUNE 13: Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter of Australia celebrate following their sides victory in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup France group C match between Australia and Brazil at Stade de la Mosson on June 13, 2019 in Montpellier, France. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

‘We’re back’

Matildas captain Sam Kerr responded to the side’s critics as Australia hit back from a 2-0 deficit to stun Brazil and keep their World Cup hopes alive.

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US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo delivers remarks to the media at the State Department in Washington, DC on June 13, 2019. - US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused Iran of being behind attacks on two tanks in the Gulf of Oman Thursday, and said it was taking the case to the UN Security Council."It is the assessment of the United States that the Islamic Republic of Iran is responsible for the attacks," Pompeo told reporters. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP)

US blames Iran

US-Iran tensions escalate after Mike Pompeo accuses Iran of being behind attacks on two tankers.

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Kudelka’s view

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