Trump drags his feet on naming an ambassador to Australia, Labor shuts down push to restore biological sex to law. Plus, New Zealand reopens fossil fuel exploration in major energy policy shift.

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One third of students lag behind as NAPLAN results reveal a national learning crisis, Scott Farquhar urges Australia to slash red tape on AI. Plus, Donald Trump sees a massive popularity spike among young Americans.

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Federal government rejects claims vape ban backfired and pushed more young people to smoke, James Paterson backs away from public service cuts. Plus, Victorian Labor members call for immediate recognition of Palestine.

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Sacrifices on the road to net zero, regional SA grapples with drought, Chris Minns sets the bench for leadership. Plus, hay run heroes deliver in time of need.

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Join Paul Murray for this month’s special Our Town episode from Mount Gambier, the heart of South Australia’s Limestone Coast. He unpacks Sussan Ley’s push to reconnect with corporate Australia and the $382 million bill for Indigenous treaty talks.

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Michaelia Cash calls for end to Welcome to Country clashing with Opposition leader Sussan Ley, Victorian farmers erupt over forced transmission lines on private land. Plus, Fortescue axes hydrogen projects in Australia and US citing Trump risk.

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Big HECS change could save Aussies up to $1300 a year, senate censures Greens deputy Mehreen Faruqi over Gaza protest during Governor General’s speech. Plus, US Olympic Committee bans transgender athletes under Trump’s new executive order.

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Farmers divided over secret wind turbine deals in Binalong and Bowning, Labor refuses to declare South Australia’s algae bloom a national disaster. Plus, protests erupt as parliament returns and One Nation boycotts Welcome to Country.

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Federal politicians return to Canberra for the start of a new parliamentary term, Liberal primary vote hits historic low not seen since the 80s. Plus, some of the biggest influencers online turn out to be completely fake.

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Disaster poll for the Coalition as Albanese rides high on record win, Shadow Treasurer Ted O’Brien warns Labor is eyeing capital taxes. Plus, Donald Trump threatens to bomb Iran again over its nuclear rebuild.

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