The Late Debate

A pub chain apologises for it's proposed Australia Day ban following serious backlash, the prime minister's green dream a failing reality, and a woman fights off a tiger snake as she drives down a Melbourne freeway.

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UK PM Sir Keir Starmer opens door to Islamophobia laws, Kamala Harris' campaign reveals shocking internal polling numbers. Plus, ABC Chair Kim Williams faces backlash over his criticism of Joe Rogan.

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Walmart rolls back diversity policies amid conservative backlash, historic assisted dying bill looms in the UK. Plus, disgraceful scenes play out in the Senate over Fatima Payman's eligibility.    

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Joe Biden's staffers offered therapy sessions after suffering an election loss meltdown following Donald Trump's victory. Plus, astonishing claims by an Australian museum that rocks can be transgendered.

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One of the climate protesters at yesterday's protests in Newcastle has already been released on bail despite 16 previous charges for similar offences, and the Australian front page details just how bad the economy is under Jim Chalmers.

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Embarrassment for the Albanese government as one of the country's wind turbine manufacturers stops producing. Plus, car theft in Townsville will now be classified as an 'addiction' in an effort to tackle the crime.

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The Adelaide City Council proposes to introduce a crazy 30km/h city-wide speed limit. Plus, plans for Indigenous people to co-design the Brisbane Olympic facilities, and Labor using the Future Fund to invest in green energy projects.

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Sydney set to come to a standstill this weekend as the rail union goes on strike over the weekend seeking a 32 per cent pay rise, and Anthony Albanese cuddles up with Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Brazil.

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Donald Trump receives a hero's welcome at the UFC, Alan Jones charged with historic sex offences, and Robert F Kennedy Jr set to 'Make America Healthy Again'... tomorrow, after he was pictured eating McDonald's on Trump Force One.

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Myer cancels the opening of their Christmas window display following threats from Palestinian protesters. Plus, The Guardian newspaper announces it's leaving 'X', and the cost of renewables costing half a trillion dollars more than you'd been told.

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The hypocrisy of politicians who keep propagating climate change on full display. Plus, good news for regional Australians as Rex Airlines is being thrown a lifeline, and beachgoers in Western Australia are greeted by an Emperor penguin.

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The Taliban accuse the US of being sexist in the wake of Kamala Harris' election loss, Indigenous leaders push to restore Aboriginal rock art that is invisible to the naked eye, and Jamie Oliver's cook book slammed by Indigenous groups.

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Against all the odds Donald Trump prevails victorious at the US Presidential election, winning both the Electoral College and Popular Vote. The epic meltdowns continue from lefties as America votes Trump back into office. 

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Interest rates on hold but the RBA Governor says that won't rule out a future rise. Plus, Democrat voters backflip when asked to bear the burden of their own bad policies, and Australian mining companies invited to dig up in New Zealand.

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris make their final push for votes, new research finds a link between mental health issues and hot weather, and the world's fattest cat passes away.

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Joe Biden's bizarre antics continue as the US President pictured biting a baby's foot. Plus, water bills in Sydney to jump up by 50 per cent as the city struggles to keep up with population growth.

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Anthony Albanese's attempt to clarify the Qantas upgrades scandal only raises more questions. Plus, Victorians who questioned Dan Andrews' COVID-19 laws labelled 'pig headed know-it-alls', and a US court asks for elephants to be given human rights.

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The COVID pandemic response report says the government's response was a 'betrayal of trust'. Plus, a woman in the US sues an airline for serving her an in-flight ice cream without telling her it was icy. 

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The Prime Minister's relationship with Qantas facing scrutiny after it was revealed he received more than two dozen flight upgrades. Plus, a police officer found guilty of misconduct for stealing a roll of toilet paper.

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China accuses Australia of racism, Plus, Kamala Harris continues failing in the polls, and Trump-derangement syndrome vs. MAGA: an epic showdown between two American neighbours.

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Sydney restaurant owner Alan Yazbek forced out of his own company for displaying a 'Stop Nazi Israel' sign. Plus, the NSW Reconstruction Authority decides that an earthquake doesn't classify as a natural disaster.

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University students in Melbourne stage a mass walkout at the Australian Catholic University following a speech about abortion and same-sex marriage. Plus, parents sue a school district after their son got a very poor grade.

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The Irish government's call for expats in Australia to come home and help their own housing crisis has received backlash. Steel manufacturers in Victoria feeling duped by the state's politicians. Plus, Australia will cut 'forever chemicals' in water.

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Power prices continue to soar with no relief in sight. Anthony Albanese's staff stuff up his diary schedule. Plus, a Queensland town loses battle on Aboriginal land grab.

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A pro-Palestinian activist tears down Greek flags thinking it to be the Israeli flag, GWS footballers facing bans over their post-season antics. Plus, global demand for coal reaches an all-time high despite Australian politicians demonising it.

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Surprise, surprise! Meghan Markle plays the victim card once again. The government blasted for its bid to bring a First Nation's approach to foreign policy. Plus, the Victorian government continues to get it wrong when tackling the housing crisis.

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Tanya Plibersek's decision to block a $1 billion gold mine based in-part thanks to Aboriginal drawings, Victorian public servants set to receive training about white privilege, and we'll take a look at the world's dumbest criminals ever.

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Peter Beattie labels the Albanese government's Middle East policy as 'a daydream', Victorian Premier Jacinta Allen forced to make a very hushed apology to Indigenous Australians, and Fatima Payman's ironic name choice for her new political party.

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Australia's peak judicial body says judges should be educated on the ills of colonialism, the Victorian Coalition leads Labor for the first time in seven years, and an expensive Dutch modern artwork mistaken for trash by staff working at the gallery.

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A Queensland Labor candidate flees reporter after being questioned over her old social media posts, the Coalition opposes Labor's misinformation bill. Plus, calls grow for adequate gender testing in sports.

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Legal experts warn Labor's misinformation bill could result in Australians being jailed if they refuse to co-operate. Plus, the incredible story of a woman who applied for a job in 1976 and received a reply just this week. 

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A shocking NSW Police audit finds $8.4 million in police vests unaccounted for, Tim Walz tries to clarify his shooter comment. Plus, Kamala Harris finally visits Hurricane Helene-affected Georgia. 

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The new Gen Z work trend, California Governor bans voter ID requirements. Plus, JD Vance's masterclass debate performance against Tim Walz.

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The true cost of renewable energy revealed, JD Vance and Tim Walz are set to face-off in an election debate. Plus, new polls show Keir Starmer is more unpopular than Rishi Sunak in the UK.

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The UK's army chief claims the nation's military is too small for a war, the war against our freedom of speech. Plus, Kama Harris visits the US-Mexico border.

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Aldi rated as the cheapest supermarket in Australia, Kamala Harris fails to give a straight answer in her exclusive MSNBC interview. Plus, UK PM Sir Keir 'scrounger' Starmer strikes again.

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A WA city council votes to bring back Australia Day celebrations after snubbing it in 2024, Argentina President Javier Milei slams the UN for preaching ideology instead of peace. Plus, Donald Trump promises a new age for American industrialism.

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More public funds being squandered, Queensland health COO given $350K handshake, Trump gunman spent months planning. Plus, US government fly Ukrainian president in.

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The ACCC takes Coles and Woolworths to court over allegedly misleading customers about discounted products, a record number of Australians raid their super to pay for medical treatments. Plus, questions over Donald Trump's security detail looms.

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NSW politicians undergo anti-bullying training, a group booted from a UK pub over trans chat. Plus, Anthony Albanese lashes out at radio host during an interview.

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The government confirms ACMA would enforce the proposed misinformation law, a major shake-up for HSC examinations. Plus, should the social media onus be on parents?

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An independent review finds dire PFAS level in NSW dams, the UN approves a cybercrime convention treaty. Plus, Pope Francis criticised for his religion comments.

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Questions raised over the US Secret Service after a second assassination attempt on Donald Trump, Tim Walz's wife's cringe speech goes viral. Plus, Elon Musk slams the Labor government as "fascists" over the misinformation bill. 

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Qld Premier Steven Miles accused of 'gaslighting women', Kamala Harris' campaign doesn't see a post-debate polling bounce. Plus, 'pets with Trump' AI memes flood the internet.

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Join James Macpherson, Liz Storer, and Joe Hildebrand as they dissect the US presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Plus, the federal government proposes new hate speech laws.

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Germany plans tighter border restrictions to curb 'sky-high' immigration numbers, Kamala Harris prepares for the presidential debate with a Donald Trump impersonator. Plus, Nancy Pelosi claims 30 per cent of Republicans are racists and sexists.

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 Anthony Albanese proposes to legislate minimum age for social media, 2026 census to include gender identity question. Plus, Hungary confirms its intent to 'bus migrants' to Brussels.  

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A Sydney council squanders ratepayers' money to debate the Gaza issue, Victoria Police start their industrial action over pay deal. Plus, a lesbian group seeks to exclude transgender women.  

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Supermodel Elle Macpherson reveals her battle with cancer, Amazon's Alexa slammed for its biased answer to US election questions. Plus, Australian break-dancer Raygun gives her first interview after her controversial Olympic performance.

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Sale of petrol cars rationed in the UK to meet its green targets, furore erupts over a trans athlete competing in women's category in the Paralympics. Plus, an Adelaide city council reveals $4.863 million deficit. 

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Tasmania's fertility rate declines in an alarming rate, calls grow for the NSW government to remove shark nets from beaches. Plus, Elon Musk claims free speech is under attack around the world.  

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A Melbourne lord mayor candidate pledges free coffee on Mondays if elected, a NSW dam forced to shut down after the discovery of cancer-linked chemicals. Plus, the ALP's new 'disinformation' portal backfires.

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NRL's cynical jersey cash grab, Donald Trump hit with fresh federal indictment. Plus, North Sydney mayor's farewell turns sour.

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Mark Zuckerberg admits to censorship, the left slams a woman for asking a multiculturalism question in the ABC's QandA. Plus, teachers in the UK taught to challenge "whiteness" in the classroom.

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Drone deliveries take-off in Australia, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France. Plus, Disney cancels 'woke' Star Wars show after just one season.

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Ford cancels its plans to roll out electric SUVs as EV sales slump across the world, Donald Trump speaks behind bulletproof glass in a campaign rally. Plus, all the details from day three of the Democratic National Convention.

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Putin opens Russia to feeling westerners, day two of the Democratic Convention. Plus, Queensland MP calls for human rights of babies. 

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Concerns raised for the safety of female players over the increasing number of trans women joining the competition, Ampol dials back its plans for EV chargers. Plus, the UK government introduces emergency measures to ease prison overcrowding.

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The ABC faces backlash over its Olympic spending, dog owners in Queensland brace for hefty off-leash fines. Plus, extreme misogyny is set to be treated as terrorism in the UK.  

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Olympic breakdancer Rachael 'Raygun' Gunn finally breaks silence over her performance, booze giant 'Dan Murphy's' locked out of Daylesford in Victoria. Plus, the AFL boss questioned over diversity demands.

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NSW Liberals miss council election cut-off, robbing voters of candidates, boxer Imane Khelif names Elon Musk and JK Rowling in her cyber bullying lawsuit. Plus, Peter Dutton calls for a ban on refugee visas for Gazans.

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Bill Shorten introduces new digital ID tool, Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate investigated for his 'ranga' joke. Plus, Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump on X.

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NSW Premier Chris Minns backs loosening the state's drinking laws in public places, warning Sydney's Oxford Street is losing its LGBT character. Plus, a new study shows a surge in teens being radicalised.

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Revelations Queensland UWU secretly recorded conversations in their office, Abu Dhabi airport is set to introduce facial recognition technology. Plus, a new report reveals the Biden government's failure on immigration.

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A SA teen accused of terror offences released on bail, Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as her running mate. Plus, Elon Musk sues companies over alleged advertising boycott of X.

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Steven Miles admits the promise to have state-owned servos was not researched, UK PM Keir Starmer embroiled in a spat with Elon Musk as violent riots erupt across the nation. Plus, Donald Trump blames Kamala Harris for the US market slump.

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Trump campaign hits out at a new poll for inflating Kamala Harris' numbers, the ABC's spending soars as their ratings fall. Plus, the UK descends into anarchy as violent riots erupt.  

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New footage released from Donald Trump's assassination attempt, the former US president takes aim at Kamala Harris' ethnicity. Plus, 9/11 masterminds strike plea deals.

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Gender row erupts at Paris Olympics, Australian universities accused of awarding degrees to students with no understanding of English. Plus, Hamas Leader Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Iran.

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An Indigenous cultural heritage review fuels the housing crisis in Victoria, Rex Airlines enters voluntary administration. Plus, Donald Trump slams Olympics 'Last Supper' act.

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Backlash over the blasphemous 'Last Supper' performance at Paris Olympics opening ceremony, why is it ok to mock Christianity? Elon Musk claims Meta is politically biased. Plus, has the world lost control of AI already?

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How Kamala Harris' immigrations failure is stifling the US, Joe Biden delivers his Oval Office address. Plus, pro-Palestine protesters turn violent and burn the American flag as Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress.

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Kamala Harris kicks off her presidential campaign as Joe Biden appears for the first time after dropping out of the race, Black Lives Matter slams the Democrats. Plus, US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle steps down.

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The Late Debate | 23 July: Joe Biden joins Kamala Harris' press conference over the phone, Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle questioned over Trump assassination attempt. Plus, Elon Musk to move SpaceX and X headquarters over Gavin Newsom's new gender identity laws.

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US President Joe Biden drops out of the presidential race after weeks of debate on his fitness, Barack Obama stops short of endorsing Kamala Harris. Plus, a recent poll reveals Australians are losing faith in their political leadership.

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Joe Biden tests positive to COVID while his latest ad campaign takes aim at Donald Trump's abortion stance. Plus, new footage of the former US president's shooter emerges.

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Questions raised over the Secret Service's security failure during Donald Trump's Pennsylvania rally, Iranian plot to assassinate the former US president revealed. Plus, Microsoft lays off its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion team.

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Donald Trump appears in public for the first time after his assassination attempt and unveils JD Vance as his VP candidate. Plus, Donald Trump Jr. slams the leftist media over their coverage of the shooting.

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The trio dive into Donald Trump's first interview after his assassination attempt, the left media's response to the shooting, and the Secret Service's security arrangements for the former US president.

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Yarra City Council's climate change plan, activists vandalise Victorian Premier's office. Plus, White House Press Secretary has admitted to giving false information about a neurologist visiting Joe Biden. 

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Crime Stoppers Victoria launches new campaign to tackle youth crime, students under near constant surveillance at Exclusive Brethren-linked schools. Plus, Australian woman’s fury at DFAT over husband’s 1000 days in Iraqi jail. 

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Anthony Albanese appoints Jillian Segal as Special Envoy on antisemitism, Boeing to plead guilty to fraud in fatal crash probe. Plus, Americans want Hunter Biden behind bars while the public divides over Donald Trump's potential imprisonment.

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Leftists defeat Marine Le Pen's National Rally in the French election, fresh curfew declared in Alice Springs after youth crime crisis spirals out-of-control. Plus, renewed push for Joe Biden to drop out of the presidential race. 

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Growing calls for Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the Democratic presidential candidate, experts warn of a new COVID-19 sub-variant. Plus, a former CBS anchor sues the broadcaster, claiming he was terminated for being white.

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The Israeli ambassador to Australia was given a dressing-down by Penny Wong's office, the mayor of Townsville has banned journalists from attending council meetings. Plus, the Supreme Court rules Donald Trump has partial immunity from prosecution.

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Elon Musk condemns Kamala Harris for spreading misinformation on platform X, secret Epstein documents show prosecutors knew about abuse two years before plea deal. Plus, George Pell's death "shrouded in mystery".

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The Victorian government launches a woke trans inclusivity ad campaign, Joe Biden goes on damage control mode after the debate debacle. Plus, Marine Le Pen's far-right party is on the verge of winning the French elections.

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North Sydney City Council cracks down on electric vehicles charging on public land, US congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene blasts ABC journalist Sarah Ferguson during an interview. Plus, a US woman booted from her flight for 'misgendering' a crew.

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Sydney City Council considers severing any ties with Israel, Victoria Police warns the state government against implementing pill testing. Plus, Julian Assange finally arrives back in Australia.

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One Nation South Australia MP Sarah Game backs support for Palestine, Labor rules out the expulsion of Senator Fatima Payman for crossing the floor. Plus, Julian Assange released from the UK prison after a US plea deal.

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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie sounds security alarm over Chinese-made wind turbines, vandals cut into foot of Captain Cook statue in Sydney. Plus, a new report says the IDF knew beforehand about Hamas' October 7 plans.

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Just Stop Oil vandals attack a UNESCO World Heritage Site, experts slam NSW land tax threshold freeze, saying it will put pressure on renters. Plus, terror groups target autistic kids to radicalise.

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UK's Network Rail secretly films train passengers using Amazon's AI technology, Boeing CEO grilled in a US Senate hearing over fatal crashes. Plus,  French football team speaks out against the far-right National Rally party. 

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The Victorian government proposes to raise the age of criminal responsibility, Kansas State sues Pfizer for false vaccine claims. Plus, the Tennessee Governor approves legislation which allows death sentence for child rapists.  

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Scale AI CEO slams diversity strategy as he announces a merit-based hiring for his company, Edward Snowden sounds alarm bells after OpenAI hires a former NSA director. Plus, the electric vehicle push props up China's economy.

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A Victorian city council upgrades Melbourne's 'saddest playground' after backlash, transgender swimmer Lia Thomas' legal appeal to compete in Paris Olympics in the women's category denied. Plus, the housing crisis deepens under Labor's watch.

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Avian flu grapples Australia's chicken industry, Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage pelted with cement. Plus, Marine Le Pen vows to crack down on radical mosques and hate preachers if elected in the upcoming French election.

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A bungle from VicRoads sees motorists sent wrong registration bills, Victorian landlords threaten mass exodus over proposed rental rule changes. Plus, the UK's productivity plummets amid record immigration numbers.

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A South Australia city council slammed for building see-through toilet doors, far-right parties make gains in the EU elections. Plus, a US Border Patrol memo outlining catch and release tactics leaked.

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