Israel begins its push to take Gaza City as Benjamin Netanyahu doubles down on his criticism of Anthony Albanese. Plus, former Victorian premier Jeff Kennett discusses his frustrations with the state. 

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Russia/Ukraine bloody war persists amid efforts to broker a ceasefire with Israel and Hamas, Jim Chalmers' economic roundtable in the Federal Cabinet. Plus, AFL ties itself in nonsensical knots over player sledging with excessive match bans.

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Australia and Israel’s relationship comes under strain with visa cancellations on both sides. Plus, Labor’s economic talkfest kicks off in Canberra.  

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The prime minister hints Australia could be involved in a Ukraine peacekeeping force. Plus, calls for Victoria’s machete ban to be fast-tacked following a terrifying home invasion. 

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Vic Premier Jacinta Allan defends teaching five-year-olds about body parts and gender, drug use stats reveal staggering national habit. Plus, China blocks Aussie rare-earth shipment bound for US weapons industry.

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Hamas leader hails the prime minister as “politically courageous,” unions push a compulsory four-day week that could cripple industry. Plus, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin to meet Saturday in Anchorage, Alaska.

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RBA ends two-day meeting with third rate cut this year, Trump has deployed National Guard to tackle Washington’s crime and homelessness. Plus, Israeli ambassador slams Australia’s plan to recognise Palestine.

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The PM will announce at next month’s UN meeting that Australia will recognise Palestine, a secret doco exposes Fire and Rescue Victoria safety risks. Plus, Victoria’s land sales fall by half in five years while prices keep soaring.

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New data shows Melbourne has the highest office vacancy rate in the nation. Plus, revelations some popular EV models are falling short of the advertised battery range. 

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The victim of an alleged machete attack shares his harrowing story, police investigate the actions of pro-Palestine protestors on the Harbour Bridge. Plus, Greg Sheridan discusses rising global military tensions.   

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