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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Hungary passes a law banning its Pride march sparking widespread protests, overseas student numbers surge to record levels. Plus, Donald Trump pledges to open hundreds of coal-fired power plants to counter China.

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The new $5 bill will feature an Indigenous design instead of King Charles III, the coalition is divided over Peter Dutton's call for a referendum on deporting criminals. Plus, experts warn over-diagnosis could harm young children.

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Malcom Turnbull slams the AUKUS deal as 'unfair' to Australia, Cyclone Alfred carves a $1.2 billion gap in the federal budget. Plus, a new poll shows the Greens are headed for a federal election wipeout.

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ChatGPT's parent company unveils a new AI model praised for its 'creative writing', Syrians escape escalating violence and flee to Lebanon. Plus, legal cannabis could deliver $700 million in tax revenue as the Greens renew their push.

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Clive Palmer comes under fire for controversial gender advertisements promoting his Trumpet of Patriots, industrial action looms for Sydney Metro workers. Plus, Disney cuts back its 'Snow White' premiere amid growing backlash.

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The Australian Human Rights Commission slams Victoria's Covid response, one of Australia's tallest metal statues is unveiled in Sydney. Plus, Trump cuts 83 per cent of US foreign aid programs run by USAID. 

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