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Albanese hails ACTU leaders as ‘giants’ as they step down

Anthony Albanese has praised ACTU leaders Sally McManus and Michele O’Neil as “giants of the labour movement” after they announced they are stepping down.

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ACTU secretary Sally McManus, left, and president Michele O'Neil

Two Scots charged in Australia after 107kg ketamine seizure

Two Scots, Jack Farrelly and Demi McDaid, were arrested in North Sydney on 29 June after police seized 105kg of suspected ketamine and other items in hotel and apartment raids.

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Several bags containing white powder sitting on a table.

Pauline Hanson loses appeal over Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding

A federal court upheld a finding that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 tweet, rejecting Hanson’s appeal over section 18C.

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Pauline Hanson (left) appealed a federal court decision that found she had racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi (right) in a 2022 social media post.

Jacinta Allan loses Labor majority support as leadership speculation grows

Jacinta Allan is said to have lost majority caucus support after Labor faction talks, while James Paterson, Ed Husic, Barnaby Joyce and others feature in a wide-ranging live news update.

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Victoria’s premier, Jacinta Allan, in June.

China rebukes Wong as Victoria teacher strike begins

China has rejected Penny Wong’s South China Sea remarks as Victoria’s teachers strike after rejecting a 28.3% pay offer, while Jason Clare backs higher pay and responds to Pauline Hanson’s domestic violence comments.

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Australia's foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong, speaks during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) conference in Manila

ALP to expand student placement payments as Gaza debate looms

Anthony Albanese will unveil expanded student placement payments and open Labor’s conference as the party debates Gaza, gas taxes and gambling reform.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gestures while speaking at a desk with papers and water glasses

Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes

Sydney court clears Rebel Wilson of defaming actress Charlotte MacInnes over Instagram posts tied to The Deb.

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A woman with long blonde hair and wearing a light brown jumper and white shirt, speaking and gesturing with her hand

Pope Leo speeches certified human-authored by Australian AI tool

Pope Leo’s speeches and writings in Maps of Hope were certified human-authored by Proudly Human, led by Dr Alan Finkel, amid concerns over AI in religious and creative work.

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A collection of speeches and writings by Pope Leo XIV has been certified by Australian company Proudly Human as having been written by people, not AI.

Barnaby Joyce defends Hanson’s Tommy Robinson interview on ABC

Barnaby Joyce defended Pauline Hanson’s meeting with Tommy Robinson on ABC’s 7.30, while Sarah Ferguson challenged whether it amounted to an endorsement.

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One Nation member for New England Barnaby Joyce has been grilled on the ABC’s 730 about his leader’s comments.

ICAC Probes Possible Misuse of Public Funds in Catholic Schools NSW Political Donations

ICAC investigates alleged undeclared political donations by Catholic Schools NSW to the Liberal party, prompting calls for joint government audits amid concerns over misuse of taxpayer funds.

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Students are seen at a primary school in Sydney

Liberals Review Gender Quotas to Revitalize Party and Boost Female Representation

The Liberal Party is reviewing gender quotas and other reforms to boost female representation, engage multicultural and young voters, and renew its aging membership to remain competitive in future elections.

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Angus Taylor stands speaking at a lectern in a green-seated parliamentary chamber surrounded by seated colleagues

Bill Shorten Warns of Anti-Immigrant Politics; Sydney Shooting Leaves Man Dead

Bill Shorten warns of rising anti-immigrant rhetoric as 'political dementia'. Alcoa to build gallium plant in WA. Sydney shooting leaves man dead. CSIRO report disputes claims on net zero policy and power prices. Victorian teachers strike over pay dispute.

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