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Albanese holds ‘warm’ talks with Trump on Aukus and tariffs after election win

Anthony Albanese is first Australian prime minister in decades to win a second straight term

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Australia’s Albanese says he had ‘warm’ call with Trump after election win

Australian prime minister says he discussed tariffs and AUKUS security partnership in call with US president.

Al Jazeera · May 5, 2025

Gina Rinehart urges Liberals to stick with Trump-like policies in the wake of election loss

Billionaire tells Daily Mail ‘left media’ frightened party away from ‘anything Trump’ and calls on Liberals to adopt ‘commonsense and truth’ principles

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2025

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Alleged mastermind behind Sydney’s ‘fake terrorism plot’ denies wider responsibility but admits ‘I picked Dural’

Former gym owner and alleged drug dealer Sayit Akca tells Four Corners he ‘removed’ explosives threat while denying any involvement in antisemitic attacks

The Guardian - AU · May 5, 2025

Monday briefing: How Australia became the second nation in a week to reject the Trumpist right

In today’s newsletter: The Australian election saw a remarkable comeback for Anthony Albanese’s Labor party – and a crushing defeat for Peter Dutton and the Liberal-led Coalition

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

5 huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver

Australians have returned an expanded Labor Party to government alongside a suite of climate-progressive independents. Meanwhile, the Coalition – which promoted nuclear energy and a slower renewables transition – suffered a historic defeat.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Pie in the sky? After the Coalition’s stinging loss, nuclear should be dead. Here’s why it might live on

When the Coalition launched its nuclear plan last year, Labor was on the nose and early polls showed some support for the policy. But then the wheels fell off.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

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Plug-in hybrid sales slide as tax break is switched off

New vehicle sales have fallen as the end to a fringe benefits tax exclusion leads to a sharp decline in plug-in hybrid sales.

AAP · May 5, 2025

Victorious Australian PM Holds 'Warm' Chat With Trump

Australia's prime minister said Monday he held a "warm" conversation with Donald Trump, days after storming to an election victory partly shaped by voters' distrust of the US president.

International Business Times · May 5, 2025

A rubbish election: voting in Australia produces mountains of waste - but there’s a better way

More than 18 million Australians voted on Saturday, after walking past countless corflutes, reading campaign flyers and reviewing how-to-vote cards.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

After its landslide win, Labor should have courage and confidence on security – and our alliance with the US

The re-election of the Albanese Labor government by such a wide margin should not mean “business as usual” for Australia’s security policy.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

Trump movie tariffs will hammer Hollywood Down Under

The latest US tariff announcement targeting films made outside the US, is sending "shockwaves" through the screen industry.

AAP · May 5, 2025

Albanese, Trump in 'very warm' election triumph chat

Tariffs and AUKUS were among issues discussed between the prime minister and US President Donald Trump following Labor's big election victory.

AAP · May 5, 2025

Aussie shares see red as energy, banks snap winning run

A continued fall in the oil price and an underwhelming result from Westpac have weighed on the Australian bourse, ending a seven-day green streak.

AAP · May 5, 2025

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AAP · May 5, 2025

Aussies no match for Kiwis in sevens world title final

Australia's women's sevens team were no match for New Zealand in the world championship final, losing 31-7 at the 2028 Olympic venue.

The Conversation · May 5, 2025

A ‘Trump slump’ has lifted the left in Canada and now Australia – what are the lessons for NZ?

Trying to capitalise on the electoral success of US President Donald Trump, now that his policies are having real-world effects, is proving to be a big mistake for conservative leaders.

AAP · May 4, 2025

Westpac shares slip amid profit dip, volatile outlook

Westpac CEO Anthony Miller says Australia is well-positioned to weather storms in the world economy and he's looking forward to working with a Labor government.

AAP · May 4, 2025

Piastri powers to victory in Miami for F1 hat-trick

Australia's F1 star Oscar Piastri has won his third straight race and fourth for the season, victory in Miami extending his lead in the drivers' championship.

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AAP · May 4, 2025

Support act: Aussie artists back live music push

Discounted venue fees to international concert tours is part of a NSW government plan to help state's struggling live music industry.

The Conversation · May 4, 2025

Newly discovered tropical oyster reefs are thriving across northern Australia – they deserve protection

Oysters are so much more than a seafood delicacy. They’re ecosystem engineers, capable of building remarkably complex reefs. These structures act as the kidneys of the sea, cleaning the water and keeping the coast healthy, while providing homes for millions of other animals.

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2025

Cost of emissions from five major Australian resource companies more than $900bn, study finds

US researchers link BHP, Rio Tinto, Santos, Whitehaven Coal and Woodside Energy to specific climate harms over three decades

The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2025

Australia’s home affairs department has let staff use Signal since Covid lockdowns, documents show

Australian government’s use of Signal comes into focus after Trump administration group chat scandal

Evening Standard · May 4, 2025

Starmer speaks to Australian counterpart after ‘historic election win’

The Prime Minister and Anthony Albanese discussed defence and security, including shared support for Ukraine and the continuing Aukus alliance.

Salon · May 4, 2025

MAGA foreign policy: So much losing!

From the Great White North to Down Under and beyond, Trump's chaos is an unexpected boon for normie democracy

The Conversation · May 4, 2025

Blaming Donald Trump for conservative losses in both Canada and Australia is being too kind to Peter Dutton

Australia’s federal election, held less than a week after Canada’s, has produced a shockingly similar outcome. Commentators all over the world have pointed out the parallels.

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