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• Live: 'Ideological disagreement' between Australia and US on tariffs, PM says

  03-06-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Anthony Albanese says an "ideological disagreement" exists between Australia and the United States on tariffs, after Washington proposed slapping a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian imports. Follow live.
  
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• Trump’s newest tariffs are ‘unjustified’, says Albanese

  03-06-2026 23:59 via smh.com.au
  
  The prime minister defended the government’s anti-slavery response, the justification of the US’s latest tranche of tariffs
  
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• Live: Trade minister meets with US counterpart over proposed 12.5pc tariffs

  03-06-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  Don Farrell has met with his US counterpart after the US proposed imposing a 12.5 per cent tariff on Australian exports. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Greens 'concerned' about Chalmers's tax change powers

  03-06-2026 23:03 via abc.net.au
  
  The Greens have raised concerns about the ministerial discretion contained in the federal government's budget bill before parliament. Follow live.
  
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• 'Infuriating': Aboriginal voters turned away, told to line up again on SA election day

  03-06-2026 22:38 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's Electoral Commission was aware that forcing First Nations voters to queue twice for the Voice election would be perceived as "discriminatory behaviour". Despite that, voters say it still happened and, in some cases, they were turned away.
  
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• 'Infuriating': Aboriginal voters turned away, told to line-up again on SA election day

  03-06-2026 22:38 via abc.net.au
  
  South Australia's Electoral Commission was aware that forcing First Nations voters to queue twice for the Voice election would be perceived as "discriminatory behaviour". Despite that, voters say it still happened and, in some cases, they were turned away.
  
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• What's got the Pope and most Australians worried? This hyped new AI technology

  03-06-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Most Australians appear to distrust and dislike artificial intelligence despite using technology more than people in other countries.
  
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• Australians have a lot in common with the Pope when it comes to AI

  03-06-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  Most Australians appear to distrust and dislike artificial intelligence despite using technology more than people in other countries.
  
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• Abbott’s ineptitude meant he didn’t last two years as PM. Now he’s back, with four new slogans

  03-06-2026 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  There are so many angry, frustrated, pessimistic voters in Australia that One Nation, a party whose defining credo is racist and bigoted, will end up the official opposition. Enter Tony Abbott.
  
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• Australia joins exclusive club granting access to advanced AI

  03-06-2026 20:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Fresh access to AI deemed too dangerous for public release has ramped up pressure on the government to respond to possible risks.
  
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• One Nation support surges with women, wealthy, city voters

  03-06-2026 20:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Hanson says women are voting for her in greater numbers because “women voters are seeing what I’ve warned about when it comes to these woke ideologies”.
  
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• 'A little perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden phone call with Netanyahu

  03-06-2026 18:14 via abc.net.au
  
  In an interview with a US podcast, the US president says he was frustrated that Benjamin Netanyahu was "constantly fighting with Lebanon".
  
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• 'A little perturbed': Trump confirms expletive-laden call with Netanyahu

  03-06-2026 18:14 via abc.net.au
  
  In an interview with a US podcast, the US president says he was frustrated that Benjamin Netanyahu was "constantly fighting with Lebanon".
  
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• Snowy Hydro pumps up the case of 2.0 before more delays, cost blowouts

  03-06-2026 16:01 via smh.com.au
  
  The mega project, one of the world’s biggest pumped hydro schemes, will provide cheaper energy and prevent blackouts when coal exits, Snowy says.
  
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• Best of cartoons, June 4, 2026

  03-06-2026 13:56 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• Indonesian official behind food poisoning-plagued meals program arrested

  03-06-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The ex-chief of Indonesia's free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe.
  
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• Indonesia arrests official behind school meals program linked to mass food poisoning

  03-06-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The ex-chief of Indonesia's free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe.
  
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• Ex-head of Indonesian school meals linked to food poisoning arrested

  03-06-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The ex-chief of Indonesia's free school meals program linked to food poisoning cases has been arrested after a corruption probe.
  
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• Breaking: Head of Indonesian free school meals program arrested

  03-06-2026 13:06 via abc.net.au
  
  The arrest of Dadan Hindayana comes a day after he was sacked, following an investigation into alleged corruption.
  
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• Under-fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby's death

  03-06-2026 11:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.
  
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• Under-fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby death

  03-06-2026 11:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.
  
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• Under fire CEO defends Alice Springs camp 'squalor' after Kumanjayi Little Baby death

  03-06-2026 11:02 via abc.net.au
  
  After the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby, the state of Alice Springs's town camps shocked the nation. Now, the man in charge of servicing them is speaking out.
  
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• AI could save us or destroy us. Too late now. We’re up to our eyeballs in it

  03-06-2026 11:00 via smh.com.au
  
  AI is promising an economic and medical nirvana. But from Gandalf to people watching new data centres in their communities, fear of AI is growing.
  
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• ‘Unwarranted’: Trump proposes new 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia

  03-06-2026 10:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Trump administration has proposed an extra 12.5 per cent tariff on Australia, angering the federal government.
  
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• The data that destroys the idea that Australians are quitting smoking

  03-06-2026 10:17 via smh.com.au
  
  New evidence pulled from the nation’s sewers reveals just how dominant the illegal tobacco market is – with up to four in five cigarettes now of the illicit variety.
  
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• Rates may hold for rest of year as Australians struggle under rising costs

  03-06-2026 09:37 via smh.com.au
  
  Private business investment also jumped by 6 per cent in the March quarter, driven by a 30-year-high increase in machinery and equipment, much of which is used to build data centres.
  
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• EVs reach major milestone – meaning climate goals might not be a bridge too far

  03-06-2026 09:29 via smh.com.au
  
  The government’s 2035 climate target was deemed unachievable by many commentators. The Iran war is driving motorists towards it at speed.
  
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• How one optimal AUKUS submarine pathway became two

  03-06-2026 09:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Scrutiny of AUKUS's delivery reveals two "optimal pathways" for Australia's submarines.
  
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• New Solomons PM vows to review controversial security pact with China

  03-06-2026 08:35 via smh.com.au
  
  Solomon Islands leader Matthew Wale said he was seeking a “reset” in the relationship with Australia after a period dominated by deepening ties to China.
  
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• Scott Morrison backs new AUKUS plan, urges Australia not to ‘surrender’ to doubt

  03-06-2026 08:25 via smh.com.au
  
  The Defence Department boss, navy chief and senior ministers said it was always Australia’s preference to acquire second-hand submarines from the US.
  
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