More than half of Australians now rely on government payments as their main source of income, the RBA says sluggish productivity will limit interest rate cuts. Plus, Trump slaps a 15 per cent tariff on Japanese imports in a new trade deal.

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Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt the opening of parliament, former Nationals leaders Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack urge the Coalition to dump net zero. Plus, strong jobs data hides Australia’s growing reliance on government spending.

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Greens leader Larissa Waters backs a purge to enforce strict trans policies, baby killer Tina Terlato cleared to work with children despite repeated warnings. Plus, farmers clash with net zero execs demanding answers on land and water use.

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Teen stabbed and a man loses his hand in Melbourne shopping centre attack, Coalition vote crashes as Labor enjoys second honeymoon. Plus, US opens first rare earth minerals mine in 70 years.

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Social media giants push back on Aussie privacy laws, big business pleads for bailouts as climate rules bite. Plus, Ami Horowitz joins the show from the US with fresh revelations from the Epstein files.

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Calls grow to fix GST as yoghurt stays tax-free unless it’s frozen, school apologises after girl punished for wearing Union Jack dress. Plus, report reveals push by UK Muslim group to censor British media.

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Unions call for Gillard-style carbon price despite warnings on emissions targets, Jewish leader accuses Victorian government of racial vilification breaches. Plus, President Trump credits Melania’s key role in America’s response to the Ukraine war.

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Anthony Albanese pushes green steel deal with China, questions raised over Creative Australia’s peer-review grants process. Plus, mystery still surrounds the attempted assassination of Donald Trump one year on.

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Jim Chalmers faces backlash over Henry VIII-style powers in Labor’s super tax plan, Victorian Coalition pushes for protest registration and stronger police powers. Plus, explosive report exposes culture of coercion inside CFMEU.

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Trump’s shock tariff threat puts pressure on Australia, police charge three people over chaos at Miznon Israeli restaurant. Plus, new book claims Jill Biden is seizing control as her husband’s political fortunes fade.

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