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White Australia party is Nazi-style movement and should stay banned, court hears

The White Australia party is a modern Nazi movement that poses a security threat and should remain banned, the commonwealth told the High Court. The group is challenging the prohibition as unconstitutional.

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Politician describes alleged victim as 'sunken and diminished' during Jones apartment meeting

A politician testified that an alleged victim of broadcaster Alan Jones appeared withdrawn during a meeting at Jones's apartment. The court heard testimony from six witnesses who said the man had confided in them about inappropriate touching by Jones over many years.

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Howard warns against country bans for migrants; Joyce defends super raid as inflation risk

Former PM John Howard warns against country-based migration bans as ineffective security policy. One Nation's superannuation proposal faces inflation concerns, while Labor's grants program draws pork-barrelling accusations.

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US Military Footprint Across Australia Expands to Over Half of All Defence Bases

The US military now controls or has access to over half of Australia's defence facilities, raising concerns about whether the nation could be drawn into unwanted conflict. Public support for the arrangement is declining sharply.

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Opposition leader Taylor pushes flag protection laws and permanent Australia Day date

Opposition leader Angus Taylor announces plans to criminalise flag burning and enshrine 26 January as Australia Day in law. Victoria commits $550 million to Western Freeway upgrades. Sydney faces extreme fire danger as spring temperatures soar 13 degrees above average.

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Killer told Tinder date 'I'm sorry I murdered her' hours after stabbing ex-girlfriend 15 times

Daniel Billings confessed to murdering ex-girlfriend Molly Ticehurst in a phone call just two hours after stabbing her 15 times. The 31-year-old admitted guilt after pleading guilty to murder in November 2025, with sentencing expected later in September.

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Union Chief Warns Hanson Would Worsen Cost of Living; Labor Shuts Management Course Over Integrity Fears

Australia's new union secretary warns Pauline Hanson would worsen cost of living; Labor shuts management diploma course over integrity concerns; two more Australians confirmed safe in Nepal-Tibet floods.

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Marles affirms US alliance 'transcends governments' as markets price 80% RBA rate hike odds

Defence Minister Richard Marles reaffirms the US-Australia alliance during Washington meetings as financial markets price an 80% chance of an RBA rate hike. The Coalition unveils an 80% tobacco excise cut plan, while Sydney gains a new Walsh Bay ferry stop and Australia deploys drone operators to...

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Hadley admits homophobic slur about Jones after $4m radio deal fell through, court told

Ray Hadley has admitted using homophobic slurs and derogatory language about Alan Jones after 2GB withdrew a $4 million contract offer. Hadley testified at Jones's trial on 22 indecent assault and two sexual touching charges. The 85-year-old broadcaster has pleaded not guilty.

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PM calls Labor to defeat One Nation as far-right party gains ground; man dies in Sydney balcony fall

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has called on Labor to defeat One Nation and other hard-right populist movements, as the minor party consolidates electoral gains. One Nation has risen to 30% in polling and won a Western Australian seat. Meanwhile, a man has died after falling from an eighth-floor...

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Three Sydney Teens Granted Bail After Alleged Gang Rape Orchestrated by Text Messages

Two of three 17-year-old boys accused of gang rape in Sydney have been granted bail after a court hearing, while the alleged ringleader remains in juvenile detention. The boys are accused of orchestrating and participating in an hours-long sexual assault on 16 August.

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Australia mobilises crisis team as 34 citizens unaccounted for in Nepal flood disaster

Australia is mobilising a crisis response team and working around the clock to locate 34 missing citizens after catastrophic flash floods devastated the Nepal-Tibet border region, killing at least 95 people.

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