Star News Briefing

Donald Trump's 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum come into effect

Just under 35 THOUSAND homes remain without power this morning across South East Queensland

The family of a surfer killed in a shark attack on a WA beach pay tribute to the 37-year-old 

US and Russian officials prepare to meet to discuss a ceasefire deal 

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It's the political blame game as U-S tariffs hit our Steel and Aluminium industry.

A Border Force employee is accused of taking bribes to help criminals get illicit drugs into Australia.

And

This Hollywood star could be heading to the F1 this weekend

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The PM has labelled the Trump Administration's latest tariffs on Aussie metals as 'entirely unjustified' 

Australia's largest superannuation fund is being taken to court, for failing to process thousands of death benefits on-time. 

AND

Billy Joel has been forced to postpone his US tour! 

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The captain of a cargo ship has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after colliding with an oil tanker 

A major clean up is underway in south east Queensland while tens of thousands of residents remain without power 

Victoria's bail laws are set to become the toughest in the country amid a youth crime wave

The US says Ukraine has accepted the terms of a peace deal with Russia.

 

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Australian Authorities Accused of "Over reaching" By Human Rights Commission. 

Opposition Says Clock Ticking For P-M To Pick Up Phone To Donald Trump On Tariffs. 

High Ranking Bikie Boss Accused Of Masterminding Anti-Semitic Arson Attacks in Syd. 

And Nicole Kidman Eyes Off New Role In Cult Hit TV Show

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The search continues today, for a surfer who's missing after what witnesses have described as a shark attack on the south coast of WA. 

Things are starting to look up for residents impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred

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The director of Meghan Markle's new Netflix series has revealed what is was really like working with her! 

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New South Wales and Queensland continue to be hit with heavy rain.

Strike Force Pearl says caravan laden with explosives was a 'hoax'.

And Ukraine's President Volodomyr Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia ahead of peace talks with the United States.  

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Police have made a number of fresh arrests -- as part of their investigations into recent antisemitic incidents in Sydney.

Major flood warnings are in place for several rivers and creeks in Queensland's south east as rain continues to fall on saturated catchments.

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Lady Gaga announces tour dates

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Donald Trump has continued to spruik described his incoming Tariffs on Mexico and Canada. 

Queensland's Premier admits the response and recovery operation in the wake of ex Tropical Cyclone Alfred will be huge.

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Jessica Simpson has hinted at the cause of her marriage breakdown! 

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More than 230,000 homes and businesses are without power in Queensland and NSW, in the wake of ex-cyclone Alfred. 

Israel says it will cut off power to Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages.

And the death toll from intense fighting in Syria rises to at least 1,000.

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