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• Albanese attacks the algorithm in privacy overhaul but no ban for ‘pervert glasses’

  31-08-2026 11:50 via smh.com.au
  
  The attorney-general urged councils and businesses to restrict AI glasses, even as the privacy commission called on Labor to explore a crackdown.
  
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• Australia’s ‘shameful’ cocaine habit prompts $600m Pacific package

  01-09-2026 14:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia is funding a Pacific-wide plan to crack down on record numbers of narco-subs full of cocaine – many of which are headed to our shores.
  
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• Best of cartoons, September 2, 2026

  01-09-2026 12:39 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• Authorities investigate reports former ADF soldier killed in Ukraine

  01-09-2026 10:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The soldier, known by the nickname "Mozzie", was serving as a combat medic with Ukraine's 1st Foreign Legion Squadron.
  
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• Labor MP has 'no recollection' of serious car crash

  01-09-2026 10:38 via abc.net.au
  
  Backbencher Ed Husic returns to work after suffering a concussion and fractures as a result of the collision.
  
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• Minister tells Hanson to look in mirror over political violence claim

  01-09-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has called on Senator Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour after she accused the prime minister of inciting political violence. 
  
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• Attorney-General calls on Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour

  01-09-2026 09:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has called on Senator Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own behaviour after she accused the prime minister of inciting political violence. 
  
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• More house price pain to come, warns nation’s biggest lender

  01-09-2026 07:48 via smh.com.au
  
  Property prices in Sydney and Melbourne are on track to fall by as much as 13 per cent with a turnaround not likely to the second half of next year.
  
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• ‘Victim blaming’: Hanson demands apology as claims of inciting violence continue

  01-09-2026 06:43 via smh.com.au
  
  The One Nation leader demanded Attorney-General Michelle Rowland retract her statement that Hanson’s engagement with extremist ideologies is fuelling violent threats against her.
  
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• Civilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months in job

  01-09-2026 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  One of the highest-ranking civilian leaders of the US Army steps down after just 18 months in the job.
  
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• Civilian leader of US Army steps down after just 18 months

  01-09-2026 04:23 via abc.net.au
  
  One of the highest-ranking civilian US military leaders departs, reportedly following tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
  
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• Look in the mirror: Labor heavyweight responds to Hanson’s ‘incitement’ claim

  01-09-2026 03:58 via smh.com.au
  
  Pauline Hanson should reflect on whether her own engagement with extremist ideologies is fuelling violent threats against her, one of Labor’s most senior women has suggested, a day after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of fanning political hatred.
  
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• ‘The Pacific determines what happens’: Albanese pushes back against China over Taiwan warning

  01-09-2026 03:53 via smh.com.au
  
  Beijing’s top Pacific envoy lashed out at the strong representation given to Taiwan at this year’s Pacific Island Forum, saying it was “very inappropriate”.
  
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• Live: Voters sent Labor message in WA by-election loss, Wong says

  31-08-2026 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Acting Prime Minister Penny Wong acknowledges voters sent Labor a message in the recent WA state by-election won by One Nation. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Labor rebukes Hanson claim PM 'crossed a line' with criticism

  31-08-2026 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has urged Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own actions after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of crossing a line in his criticism of the minor party. Follow live. 
  
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• Labor rebukes Hanson claim PM 'crossed a line' with criticism — as it happened

  31-08-2026 23:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Attorney-General Michelle Rowland has urged Pauline Hanson to reflect on her own actions after the One Nation leader accused the prime minister of crossing a line in his criticism of the minor party. 
  
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• ‘There will be consequences’: China issues warning over Taiwan’s Pacific role

  31-08-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Beijing’s top Pacific envoy lashed out at the strong representation given to Taiwan at this year’s Pacific Island Forum, saying it was “very inappropriate”.
  
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• $40,000 wiped off the value of the average house over winter

  31-08-2026 16:01 via smh.com.au
  
  The figures from Cotality will create an economic problem for the Reserve Bank and a political issue for the Albanese government.
  
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• Don’t worry about just your job – AI could also drive up interest rates

  31-08-2026 14:30 via smh.com.au
  
  Proponents believe AI is key to improving living standards. But new Treasury analysis finds there will be risks on the way to a tech nirvana.
  
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• Best of cartoons, September 1, 2026

  31-08-2026 13:14 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• Albanese attacks algorithm but no ban for ‘pervert glasses’ in privacy overhaul

  31-08-2026 11:50 via smh.com.au
  
  The attorney-general urged councils and businesses to restrict AI glasses, even as the privacy commission called on Labor to explore a crackdown.
  
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• Government not planning import ban for smart glasses, attorney-general says

  31-08-2026 09:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
  
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• Government has no plans to ban smart glasses imports, attorney-general says

  31-08-2026 09:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The federal government unveils a draft of sweeping new privacy laws designed to bolster protections including the "right to erasure" as well as address risks related to artificial intelligence.
  
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• Pauline Hanson thanks Liberals for WA by-election victory

  31-08-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says she is grateful to WA Liberal leader Basil Zempilas after his party preferenced hers at the weekend's Secret Harbour by-election.
  
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• Cook dismisses One Nation's ambition to form government in WA as 'hubris'

  31-08-2026 08:29 via abc.net.au
  
  WA Premier Roger Cook has dismissed as "arrogance" and "hubris" claims by newly elected One Nation MP Luke Herdegen that his party is seeking to form government at the 2029 state election.
  
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• Labor backs away from outlawing ‘pervert glasses’

  31-08-2026 07:55 via smh.com.au
  
  The attorney-general urged councils and businesses to restrict the devices locally as she unveiled Labor’s updates to the Privacy Act to tackle data harvesting.
  
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• ‘You can’t just say we’re evil’: Joyce backs Hanson when she says PM is inciting violence

  31-08-2026 07:40 via smh.com.au
  
  Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese has “crossed a line” after One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection.
  
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• Hanson says PM, education system inciting violence against her

  31-08-2026 03:56 via smh.com.au
  
  Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese has “crossed a line” after One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection.
  
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• Narco-subs and ballistic missiles: PM’s Pacific trip a swirl of geopolitical turmoil

  31-08-2026 03:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Whatever mistakes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is guilty of, neglecting the Pacific is not one of them.
  
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• Joyce denies claims of MP’s One Nation exit as Hanson fires back at Albanese

  31-08-2026 03:29 via smh.com.au
  
  Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese has “crossed a line” after One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection.
  
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