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• Live: Canavan says he would not have accepted trip after Hanson declaration

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Matt Canavan says he would not have accepted a trip to Europe from a benefactor after Pauline Hanson declared Gina Rinehart paid for her trip to Italy. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Hanson seeks to wedge Coalition with Islamic State bill

  29-07-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sought to wedge the Coalition by seeking support for a counterterrorism bill from the crossbench. Follow live. 
  
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• Why Jim Chalmers is cautious but upbeat

  29-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After delivering a pre-election prediction that "the worst of the inflation challenge is behind us", only to see inflation then steadily rise, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is now more cautious.
  
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• Thousands rejected: Labor’s problem with NDIS paperwork gurus laid bare

  29-07-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  More than 8000 claims from NDIS middle managers have been rejected in just nine months, according to data obtained exclusively by this masthead. This is why.
  
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• Australians fork out $4 million for failing to vote in federal election

  29-07-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  More than 1.3 million people did not vote in last year's election, and about 200,000 of those have paid the $20 fine. 
  
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• Shifting political views don't need to spell the end of a relationship

  29-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker".
  
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• Shifting political views don’t need to spell the end of a relationship

  29-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker".
  
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• Best of cartoons, July 30, 2026

  29-07-2026 12:43 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• It’s lucky inflation is falling. Most of us don’t even understand what the Reserve Bank does

  29-07-2026 10:53 via smh.com.au
  
  An astonishing 59 per cent of Australians believe that when the RBA lifts rates, it is increasing inflation. In fact, it’s trying to do the opposite.
  
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• Big four banks put rate cuts back on the menu after surprising inflation drop

  29-07-2026 08:41 via smh.com.au
  
  Surprisingly soft inflation figures suggest the Reserve Bank will not be lifting interest rates in coming months – and maybe not for the rest of the year.
  
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• Local transmission of H5N1 declared as alarm sounds for local birds, sea lions

  29-07-2026 08:34 via smh.com.au
  
  Authorities are moving to shield endangered sea lions after an alarming development in the spread of the H5N1 virus.
  
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• NT Aboriginal groups accuse CLP of 'weaponising' Closing the Gap funding

  29-07-2026 08:06 via abc.net.au
  
  Aboriginal groups have renewed calls for the Commonwealth to overhaul its funding arrangements with the Northern Territory government, accusing the Country Liberal Party of "weaponising" federal Indigenous disadvantage funding against Aboriginal Territorians.
  
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• Local transmission of H5N1 confirmed as alarm sounds for local birds, sea lions

  29-07-2026 08:06 via smh.com.au
  
  Authorities are moving to shield endangered sea lions after an alarming development in the spread of the H5N1 virus among local birds.
  
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• Australia doesn’t need to lead world on ‘drone ships’, government says

  29-07-2026 07:50 via smh.com.au
  
  Australia could scrap plans to develop a fleet of large “drone ships” with the US and seek to partner with Britain on the project.
  
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• One Nation asked to submit three years of missing financial statements

  29-07-2026 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The Office of Fair Trading confirmed that One Nation Queensland Division Inc had until midway through next month to file audited accounts for the financial years from 2023 to 2025.
  
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• ‘At least I have brand recognition’: Malcolm Roberts hits back at criticism

  29-07-2026 06:54 via smh.com.au
  
  The One Nation senator has accused media outlets of running a co-ordinated “hit job” after reports highlighted his past comments in praise of Vladimir Putin.
  
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• Motorists to lose fuel discount from Monday

  29-07-2026 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Drivers will lose the fuel excise discount as planned despite escalating pressure on global oil prices and warnings the world has depleted reserves.
  
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• Sea lion tours cancelled as bird flu hits ominous milestone in Australia

  29-07-2026 04:39 via smh.com.au
  
  Authorities are moving to shield endangered sea lions after an alarming development in the spread of the H5N1 virus among local birds.
  
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• Unexpected drop in inflation squashes rate rise fears

  29-07-2026 04:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Surprisingly soft inflation figures suggest the Reserve Bank will not be lifting interest rates in coming months - and maybe not for the rest of the year.
  
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• Victorian Labor has wounded itself. Albanese would be wise to learn the lessons

  29-07-2026 03:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The Andrews-Allan Labor government in Victoria was one that others looked to for inspiration. Anthony Albanese needs to heed the warnings of its downfall.
  
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• Taylor denies giving money to group at centre of NSW corruption probe

  29-07-2026 02:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has seen a series of text messages in which key figures discuss a plan to "shake down" Angus Taylor for financial support. 
  
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• PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up

  29-07-2026 01:14 via abc.net.au
  
  As two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies. 
  
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• Lindsay Graham 'never saw a war he didn't like', Trump jokes at funeral

  28-07-2026 23:49 via abc.net.au
  
  Donald Trump has praised Lindsey Graham at his Washington funeral, which included high-profile guests Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
  
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• Treasurer confirms fuel excise discount will end on Sunday — as it happened

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers has announced the fuel excise discount, which was introduced following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, will end.
  
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• Live: Treasurer confirms fuel excise discount will end on Sunday

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers has announced the fuel excise discount, which was introduced following the outbreak of war in the Middle East, will end. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Taylor insists he did not make payment to faction at centre of ICAC probe

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Angus Taylor has insisted he did not make a payment to a NSW Liberal Party faction at the centre of a corruption watchdog probe. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Ken Henry says decades of climate policy at risk from both left and right

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Former treasury secretary Ken Henry says decades of climate policy is at risk from both the left and right sides of politics. Follow live.
  
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• Live: Canavan says he would not have accepted paid trip after Hanson declares Italy stay

  28-07-2026 23:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Matt Canavan says he would not have accepted a trip to Europe from a benefactor after Pauline Hanson declared Gina Rinehart paid for her trip to Italy. Follow live. 
  
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• Warning social media giants might wear fines to help sink the age ban

  28-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In a damning submission, an age-check firm warns big fines may still be seen as a "small price to pay" if it allowed Australia's ban to "wrongly" be portrayed as a failure.
  
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• 'I realise now I got overtures': It took Taylor a minute to figure politics out

  28-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  In an interview for Kitchen Cabinet, the opposition leader recalls feeling a sense of overwhelm and reverence for the parliament when first he took his seat there.
  
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