Coalition dumps candidate over ADF remarks, carjackings surge in Victoria with more than one a day. Plus, female fencer disqualified after protest against trans opponent.

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Leaked documents expose SA politicians misusing free parliamentary parking in Adelaide, Attorney General Bondi pushes for the death penalty for Luigi Mangione. Plus, Elon Musk dismisses claims he’s stepping back from a government role as ‘fake news’.

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Liberals plan to scrap car emissions fines, Chinese state media backs Anthony Albanese while accusing Peter Dutton of warmongering. Plus, Victoria passes new hate speech laws after a Labor-Greens deal, sparking opposition concerns over free speech.

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Toddler expelled from nursery for alleged transphobia, Gold Coast woman faces $806 fine for parking in her own driveway. Plus, a fire at a Rome Tesla dealership destroys 17 cars as attacks on the company’s CEO spread to Sweden.

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The Albanese government urges PNG students to seek scholarships in climate gender and disability studies. Utah bans LGBTQIA+ flags in schools and government offices. Plus, UK parents are arrested after criticising their child’s school on WhatsApp.

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Anthony Albanese plans to call the federal election Friday morning, Donald Trump imposes new 25% tariffs on foreign cars. Plus, World Athletics approves a new gender eligibility test.

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Labor covered content creators’ travel costs for the budget, DNA testing giant 23andMe files for bankruptcy after failed takeovers. Plus, Trump defends his security adviser over a group chat blunder.

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Caleb Bond wraps up the 2025 Budget as tax cuts put a $17.1B hole in the economy, twice as many aspiring teachers now fail a key literacy test compared to 2016. Plus, Trump moves to tariff nations buying Venezuelan oil.

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The City of Melbourne spent $140k promoting the ‘yes’ vote during the Voice referendum, shark nets will be pulled from Sydney beaches next week. Plus, over 3,500 NSW cases were dropped in 2024 due to mental health rulings.

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Repeat child offenders push Victoria’s crime rates higher, Chinese app RedNote raises misinformation fears ahead of Australia’s election. Plus, a US death row inmate is executed with nitrogen after losing a court appeal.

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