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• Gambling reform consultation slammed as 'charade' by health experts

  21-06-2026 23:37 via abc.net.au
  
  The government is preparing to push ahead with a watered-down version of recommendations from the landmark Murphy inquiry, which called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising.
  
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• Treasurer accuses opposition of 'dishonest scare campaign' against budget changes — as it happened

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government and Coalition trade barbs over the budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers accusing the opposition of a "dishonest scare campaign".
  
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• Live: Treasurer accuses opposition of weaponising 'scare campaign' against budget changes

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government and Coalition trade barbs over the budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers accusing the opposition of a "dishonest scare campaign". Follow live.
  
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• Live: Treasurer accuses opposition of 'dishonest scare campaign' against budget changes

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government and Coalition trade barbs over the budget, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers accusing the opposition of a "dishonest scare campaign". Follow live.
  
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• Live: Taylor accuses Labor of 'dirty deal' for Greens's support on tax changes

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has criticised a so-called dirty deal struck between the Greens and the government, saying Labor made the deal for the minor party's support on its tax changes. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Taylor accuses Labor of 'dirty deal' for Greens' support on tax changes

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has criticised a so-called dirty deal struck between the Greens and the government, saying Labor made the deal for the minor party's support on its tax changes. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia signs 'biggest' export deal with Canada for $2.5b radar

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia has signed its biggest-ever defence export deal, with Canada purchasing surveillance radar technology in a $2.5b agreement. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Australia signs 'biggest' defence export deal with Canada for $2.5b radar

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia has signed its biggest-ever defence export deal, with Canada purchasing surveillance radar technology in a $2.5b agreement. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Albanese to meet with state leaders to talk fuel security

  21-06-2026 23:09 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will convene a virtual meeting of the national cabinet to discuss fuel security.  Follow live. 
  
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• 'You won't make it back': Trump's threat to Iran reps at peace talks

  21-06-2026 22:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald Trump warns the Iranian delegation they might not return home from talks in Switzerland talks as the US and Iran argue over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz.
  
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• Iran briefing: Trump threatens Iran's negotiators as two sides meet

  21-06-2026 22:33 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald Trump warns the Iranian delegation they might not return home from talks in Switzerland talks as the US and Iran argue over the fate of the Strait of Hormuz.
  
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• Make no mistake, Hanson is extreme but she can do something rival politicians can’t

  21-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The One Nation leader is cutting through because so many of her opponents have lost the ability to articulate what is wrong in society.
  
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• British PM set to resign after challenger's thumping by-election win

  21-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Less than two years after being elected in a landslide, the Labour PM is expected to announce his resignation to make way for another leader.
  
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• British PM expected to resign after challenger's thumping by-election win

  21-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Less than two years after being elected in a landslide, the Labour PM is expected to announce his resignation to make way for another leader.
  
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• Best of cartoons, June 22, 2026

  21-06-2026 15:57 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• Pauline Hanson’s defence spending boost would cost extra $225b, budget office says

  21-06-2026 11:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The new analysis comes as Opposition Leader Angus Taylor urges Liberal supporters not to “blow the country up” by deserting the Coalition for One Nation
  
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• Colleen Harkin quits Liberal Party to join One Nation

  21-06-2026 09:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Liberal Party member and think tank education director Colleen Harkin has quit the party a week after attending a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne.
  
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• Colleen Harkin quits Liberal party after praising One Nation

  21-06-2026 09:55 via abc.net.au
  
  Liberal Party member and think tank education director Colleen Harkin has quit the party a week after attending a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne.
  
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• Iranian, US negotiators in Switzerland to sort out details to end the war

  21-06-2026 08:28 via abc.net.au
  
  US Vice-President JD Vance has landed in Switzerland to meet with Iranian leaders and build on the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.
  
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• Iranian and US negotiators in Switzerland to discuss end to war

  21-06-2026 08:28 via abc.net.au
  
  US Vice President JD Vance travels to Switzerland to meet with Iranian leaders and build on the fragile interim deal to end the war in Iran.
  
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• Down, down … Australian home owners back fall in house prices

  21-06-2026 06:47 via smh.com.au
  
  John Howard once said no one complained to him about high house prices. However, a new poll shows most people can live with a price drop.
  
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• Opposition backs Israel's right to military action in Lebanon

  21-06-2026 04:14 via abc.net.au
  
  The Shadow Foreign Affairs Minister has defended Israel’s right to continue its military operation in Lebanon, despite an MOU between the US and Iran which commits to an end to the war. 
  
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• Some inherited trusts will still be caught after ‘death tax’ backflip

  21-06-2026 04:13 via smh.com.au
  
  Labor has largely walked back the measure, but some trusts will still be hit with a 30 per cent tax.
  
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• Interview with Ted O'Brien

  21-06-2026 03:11 via abc.net.au
  
  David Speers interviews Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O’Brien. The pair discuss the US-Iran conflict, his recent visit to the Pacific and whether the Coalition will preference One Nation. 
  
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• ‘Sensible thing to do’: Albanese defends $400m in fuel relief

  21-06-2026 03:04 via smh.com.au
  
  The prime minister said drivers would get 16¢ a litre off fuel in July as fragile peace talks come under threat with Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz.
  
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