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The federal government is seeking two billion dollars in damages from the manufacturer of a firefighting foam -- containing so-called "forever chemicals".

The Federal Government is standing ground on its tax shake-up. 

Government front-bencher Tim Ayres joins Sally Sara, to outline why he backs re-casting the tax system.

Agenda-setting news coverage, breaking news and the most significant stories impacting the lives of all Australians.

The Friday political panel dissects the issue - and where it's headed next.

And following news the Commonwealth will launch legal action against chemicals manufacturer 3M, Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe calls for the lawsuit to examine the possible health impacts of the P-FAS chemical.

Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

The federal government is committing $39 million to help states and territories trial a rollout of prefabricated homes — where parts are pre-built and assembled on-site.

Israel has launched a strike on southern Beirut for the first time in weeks.

The World Health Organisation has called for an immediate ceasefire in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as an Ebola outbreak claims more than 200 lives across the country.

The Commonwealth is suing chemical manufacturing giant 3M for 2 billion dollars, over so-called 'forever chemicals' found in firefighting foam.

The first vessel in Australia's Maritime Strategic Fleet has been secured, about a year after it was due. So will it help reduce Australia's reliance on international shipping?  

Health authorities in the Northern Territory are warning people not to become complacent over the diphtheria outbreak, despite a slowing rate in cases.

Jo Nicholls was inspired to create Brainwave - a national organisation to support children with brain illnesses and injuries - after her son was diagnosed with a brain tumour. 

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