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SES warns ‘record-level flooding’ expected in Forbes – as it happened

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US approves $10b defence sale to Australia, Bolsonaro supporters ask military to keep him in power, and a US rate hike — as it happened

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Hundreds evacuated as NSW clouds clear

Numerous inland NSW towns are dealing with a "very high" flood risk as catchments face record-high peaks despite clouds clearing across much of the state.

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Indonesian ambassador warns Australia Aukus pact must not fuel a hypersonic arms race

Siswo Pramono says the two countries remain in close talks on ensuring the safety of Australia’s plans to acquire nuclear-powered submarines

The Guardian - AU

One in four Australians struggling to make ends meet as inflation strains incomes, study shows

Household earnings are taking a hit with many reporting a real pay cut despite working more hours

The Guardian - AU

Budget policies top PM priorities over COP

Anthony Albanese says he is prioritising passing his government's policies before Christmas instead of travelling to an international climate conference.

AAP

Labor's lead slides in Newspoll, but honeymoon continues in Resolve poll after budget

A Newspoll, conducted October 27-30 from a sample of 1,500, gave Labor a 55-45 lead, a two-point gain for the Coalition since the last Newspoll in early September. Primary votes were 38% Labor (up one), 35% Coalition (up four), 11% Greens (down two), 6% One Nation (down one), 1% UAP…

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Remember struggling Australians: Taylor

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor has used his first major post-budget speech to accuse Labor of failing to help Australians struggling with the cost of living.

AAP

Rishi Sunak badly misread the national mood, and now a Cop27 U-turn is looming

The prime minister may have little impact in Sharm el-Sheikh, but skipping it would do political damage much closer to home, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

Guardian Essential poll: two-thirds of voters back intervention in energy market as power prices soar

Survey after Jim Chalmers’ first budget suggests people pessimistic about economic outlook amid cost-of-living pressures

The Guardian - AU

Victoria endured its wettest month on record in October, SES says

Comes as Victorian and federal governments announce $877m package for flood recovery

The Guardian - AU

‘I would get rid of them’: Tanya Plibersek said she was against stage-three tax cuts, constituent claims

Longtime Labor supporter says Plibersek told him she disagreed with the decision to keep tax cuts legislated by former Coalition government

The Guardian - AU

‘Full responsibility’: Michaelia Cash challenges Labor on security after repatriation of families from Syria

Government has said repatriations were informed by national security advice, individual assessments and detailed work by security agencies

The Guardian - AU

The Daniel Andrews paradox: the enduring appeal of Australia’s most divisive premier

He’s dogged, dour, the opposite of charismatic. Despite lockdowns and scandals, Daniel Andrews appears set to win another four-year term. Why are Victorians so enamoured with him?

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The Independent UK

17 Australian women, children return from Syrian camp

Australia says four women and their 13 children who were held in a Syrian camp since the Islamic State group fell in 2019 have become only the second group of Australians to be repatriated from the war-torn country

The Guardian - AU

Peter Dutton delivers red meat to the conservative base while moderates wait for the second coming of Josh Frydenberg

The opposition leader’s doubling down on crusades that estrange the party from its inner-city heartland must have felt pretty eccentric from the teal corner

ABC News

The federal budget had 'tough decisions' — but it's crunch time for Australians, too

Meet Miriam. She's the "typical Aussie", juggling a family, a part-time job and a growing pile of bills. Not one policy in the budget's five-point plan for cost of living relief will help her now — but for millions like her, crunch time is already here.

The Independent UK

Report: Australian women, children returning from Syria camp

Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports the first group of Australian women and children held in a Syrian camp since the Islamic State group fell in 2019 is bound for Sydney despite government opponents arguing they pose an unacceptable extremist threat

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AAP

Noongar leaders condemn WA teen's killing

The man accused of murdering 15-year-old Perth boy Cassius Turvey is facing further charges as Noongar elders accuse police of minimising the killing.

ABC News

Northern Rivers flood buyback scheme offers residents fresh start, but some fear losing community

Torn between the lure of safety and the pull of community, the buyback scheme brings hope to residents in flooded communities, but some fear losing their connections.

The New Daily

Albanese hits back at Qld MP’s ‘bullying’ claims

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shrugged off claims he "bullied and humiliated" another MP during a shouted exchange in Parliament.

The Guardian - AU

Coalition talking points show opposition intends to pursue PM over Michelle Landry accusations

PM brushed off calls to apologise over the exchange in Parliament, arguing Nationals MP was ‘laughing’

Reuters

Australia to spend $500 million to move or flood-proof homes in inundated areas

Australia will spend A$800 million ($516 million) to repair, retrofit and buy back homes in the flood-prone northwest of the country's largest state as the region recovers from its third inundation this year.

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As UK politics descends into chaos, might Australia finally have reached a point of stability?

Three prime ministers – Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and, now, Rishi Sunak – in less than two months. The leadership tumult in the cradle of parliamentary democracy, Westminster, is a source of macabre fascination.

ABC News

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher and federal budget criticised for ignoring youth and cost of living on Q+A

The government is criticised for not doing enough to ease cost-of-living pressures for Australia's most vulnerable and youth as the impact of rising inflation bites.

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