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Ministers will no longer approve Australian Research Council grants under bid to stop ‘political interference’

Labor move follows review that found trust had been ‘dramatically eroded’ by controversial grant decisions made by former Coalition ministers

The Guardian - AU

Albanese says world must ‘distinguish between Hamas and Palestinian citizens’ amid pressure over response

Prime minister says all civilian deaths should be mourned as he faces criticism from both Greens and Coalition over Labor’s position on Gaza conflict

The Guardian - AU

China and Australia agree to new multi-entry visa as Albanese touts improved relationship after thaw

The two countries also announce they will resume annual leaders meetings after Anthony Albanese’s trip – the first by an Australian prime minister since 2016

The Guardian - AU

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Muslim school students abused amid Israel-Hamas war

Islamophobic abuse is on the rise in Australia following the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas, with school students among those targeted.

AAP

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.

AAP

Dfat urged stronger Israeli settlements stance that Coalition claimed ‘factional bosses’ were behind

Exclusive: Labor advised to take ‘more active’ approach five months before announcement, documents show

The Guardian - AU

Large crowd gathers at pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne as WA man mourns sister killed in Gaza

Australians are grieving for those killed on both sides of Israel-Hamas war, Adam Bandt tells protesters

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Middle East conflict could lead to higher petrol prices

Australians could be facing higher petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.

AAP

Ed Husic calls for government to ‘push for de-escalation’ in Middle East – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Former PMs pour cold water on claims Anthony Pratt told them Trump’s US submarine secrets

A US news report claimed Donald Trump discussed secret US naval capabilities with the billionaire Australian businessman

The Guardian - AU

Catherine King refuses to front ‘political stunt’ Senate inquiry into Qatar Airways decision

Transport minister says it is ‘longstanding practice’ not to appear and says she is doing the ‘hard work the Coalition never did’

The Guardian - AU

Australia to impose sanctions on Iranian state media over broadcast of forced confessions

Penny Wong to announce the Albanese government’s new sanctions against those linked to the oppression of women and girls

The Guardian - AU

Karen Andrews says male MP used to ‘breathe on the back of my neck’ in parliament

Minister in former Coalition government alleges colleague also subjected her to ‘thrusting’ innuendo during question time

The Guardian - AU

Marise Payne to quit parliament – as it happened

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Australian government spent $42,000 on Sydney-themed Quad merchandise for event that didn’t go ahead

Exclusive: Items included stationery, media banners and accreditation lanyards for summit that was cancelled with just one week’s notice

The Guardian - AU

Media must not confuse voters about Indigenous support for voice, Anthony Albanese says

PM reels off names of prominent yes campaigners backing ‘a moment of national unity’

The Guardian - AU

Deputy PM says Russia uprising ‘a crack in the edifice’ – as it happened

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Russians launch High Court bid for seized Canberra land

Russia will ask Australia's highest court to overturn laws aimed at seizing a piece of land in Canberra earmarked for its new embassy. Prime Minister

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Labor rejects report it has thrown in the towel on multinational tax reform – as it happened

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Liberals down but not out as Dutton rallies troops

Peter Dutton has acknowledged the Liberal Party is facing "dark times" but promises to lead it to success at the next federal election.

The Independent UK

Conservative Australian senator denies ‘another allegation’ of inappropriate touching

Main opposition party leader Peter Dutton comments on third allegation after he expelled David Van

The Guardian - AU

David Van: former Liberal senator Amanda Stoker accuses colleague of ‘inappropriate’ touching

Following allegations made in the Senate by Lidia Thorpe, Stoker alleges Van twice squeezed her bottom at a social event in 2020

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith: calls for uniform to be removed from Australian War Memorial display

Greens say removal would be ‘first step in correcting the official record’ after federal court dismisses defamation case

The New Daily

Russia wins court battle over new ACT embassy site

Russia's lease on the land for a new embassy in Canberra has been reinstated after it scored a win over the Australian government in the Federal Court.

AAP

PM to meet Modi at Kirribilli after huge welcome

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley will meet Indian leader Narendra Modi at Kirribilli ahead of bilateral talks.

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