Tender chicken thigh fillets are butterflied and served in a creamy tarragon and mushroom sauce, made with garlic butter, flour, chicken stock, and mustard. Australian Women's Weekly columnist Julie Goodwin demonstrates this simple winter dish, which can be served with mashed potatoes, greens, or rice, and the versatile sauce also works well with steak or pasta.

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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly criticised Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's federal budget, accusing the government of overtaxing working families and calling for urgent action on personal income tax relief. Environment Minister Murray Watt defends the budget, highlighting nearly $2,800 in annual tax cuts for average workers and $3.5 billion in tax relief for small businesses. The internal Labor Party dispute centres on whether the government's tax measures adequately address cost of living pressures, with small business owners expressing concern about changes to taxation arrangements.

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Heavy rains and strong westerly winds across New South Wales are creating conditions that bring bull sharks closer to shallow waters as they migrate north for warmer temperatures. Marine life experts warn the combination of overflowing creeks, dirty water, bait fish activity and the mullet run creates heightened risk similar to conditions present during the Manly shark attack. Calls are being made for increased government investment in shark mitigation technology and barrier systems to protect beachgoers.

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Australia is experiencing its largest diphtheria outbreak since national reporting began, with at least 226 confirmed cases in 2026. The outbreak has spread from the Northern Territory to Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland, coinciding with childhood immunisation rates falling to their lowest level in five years. Diphtheria is a severe bacterial infection that can cause skin ulcers or respiratory symptoms, with toxins that can affect the heart and nervous system, and has already claimed at least one life in this outbreak.

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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers over the federal budget, criticising broken promises and rising tax burdens. Minns argues that high-income earners paying the 47% marginal tax rate are effectively working half the week for the federal government and demands action on bracket creep. The public clash between the popular state Labor leader and federal Labor leadership over budget measures, including changes to capital gains tax, has created significant political tension within the party.

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New South Wales Premier Chris Minns has publicly challenged Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers over the federal budget, criticising broken promises and rising tax burdens. Minns argues that high-income earners paying the 47% marginal tax rate are effectively working half the week for the federal government and demands action on bracket creep. The public clash between the popular state Labor leader and federal Labor leadership over budget measures, including changes to capital gains tax, has created significant political tension within the party.

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A 35-year-old man has been charged with stealing camera equipment belonging to Peter Marr, a 61-year-old retired police officer and photographer who was killed in the December terror attack at Bondi. The alleged offender, who was working as a photographer at the Hanukkah event, reportedly stole the victim's equipment from the scene and pawned it days later. He is scheduled to face court next month.

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President Donald Trump has stated uncertainty about the outcome of ongoing tensions with Iran, having given Tehran two to three days to agree to a peace deal. Iran's parliament speaker has accused the US of seeking a new round of war, whilst Tehran maintains it will not bow to force. The conflict has resulted in higher oil prices and fuel shortages affecting Australia and much of Asia, with negotiations showing some recent progress but no definitive resolution yet.

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Three teenagers have been charged over alleged firebombing attacks on Melbourne nightclubs, including Ladida, Electric, and Bar Bambi, as part of a series of arson incidents dubbed the 'bar wars'. One alleged offender was arrested with a machete at a shopping centre while out on bail. A 16-year-old allegedly involved in an attack on Bar Bambi was recorded asking his mother to collect a $20,000 bounty payment for the firebombing, revealing the financial incentives being offered to young offenders for these crimes.

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A Queensland Tourism Industry Council executive made controversial comments at an industry lunch, suggesting the assassination of US President Donald Trump could boost the state's hotel supply. The remarks, made before approximately 150 attendees, were immediately condemned by other speakers at the event and prompted an apology from the executive, Melanie Anderson. The Queensland Tourism Industry Council has launched an investigation into the incident.

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