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Capital gains discounts were meant to usher in an Australia of ‘shareholders’ – not property speculators

Defenders of the Howard-era discount say ‘if you tax something more, you’ll get less of it’. But less investors in the housing market is a good thing

The Guardian - AU

Possums and gliders are pushing a native bird to extinction. What can we do?

From brightly coloured birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia’s native animals are a sight to behold.

The Conversation

ASX extends losses as Gulf worries buoy oil prices

Investor sentiment remains under pressure after weeks of earnings downgrades and the Middle East energy crisis weighing on hopes of future economic growth.

AAP

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Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its interim report to the governor-general by April 30. Public hearings will follow, defining antisemitism and its effects on Jewish Australians.

The Conversation

Former conservative congressman to become new US ambassador in Canberra

US President Donald Trump has finally appointed an ambassador to Australia – David Brat, a conservative former Republican congressman.

The Conversation

New defence secretary named to lead huge spending boost

Meghan Quinn has been named the new secretary of the Department of Defence, replacing incoming ambassador to the US Greg Moriarty.

AAP

Angus Taylor’s claim that Iran is a ‘bad country’ erases the courage of those who resist the regime at all costs

Australian opposition leader’s comments reveal he is unable to tell the difference between authoritarian regimes and the people forced to live under them

The Guardian - AU

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WTF Is Going On With Real Housewives In Australia? Insiders Say A Reboot Is Finally In The Works

Foxtel is reportedly gearing up to revive the Real Housewives franchise in Australia, and it’s already messy behind the scenes.

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‘Shortcomings and failures’ could sink Aukus nuclear submarines plan, UK inquiry warns

Australia is dependent upon UK’s ability to deliver new submarines but report says ‘cracks are already beginning to show’

The Guardian - AU

Aussie travellers on the go as Asian airport hubs shine

Australians still have the travel bug, despite the uncertain geopolitical environment created by the Middle East crisis, according to our busiest airport.

AAP

Watch Megadeth play Metallica's Ride The Lightning for the first time

Megadeth gave a debut to Ride The Lightning at the Movistar Arena in Bogota, Colombia

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Brat summoned: tariff champion to serve as ambassador

A former Virginia congressman who made headlines for ousting a party leader in a primary has been chosen by Donald Trump to be the next ambassador to Australia.

AAP

David Brat, Ayn Rand expert who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, named as US ambassador to Australia

David Brat represented Virginia in the House of Representatives for two terms

The Guardian - AU

One-time FA critic Schwarzer looks to net board role

Mark Schwarzer has been one of Football Australia's most dissenting voices. Now he wants to join its board.

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Shadow minister says Australia ‘ill-prepared’ for conflict – as it happened

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Aussie through to snooker worlds quarters, top seed out

Australian cue master Neil Robertson has reached his first world championship quarter-final in five years, where a date with an all-time great awaits.

The Conversation

Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging

Electric vehicle purchases in Australia have surged amid the ongoing war in Iran, as drivers worry about rising fuel costs.

The Conversation

Months on from the Bondi terror attack, the national gun buyback is floundering

The day after the horror shooting and killing of 15 people at a Jewish festival at Bondi Beach last year, national cabinet agreed to take steps to eradicate antisemitism, hate, violence and terrorism.

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Negative gearing tax breaks could finally be tightened in the May budget. What options are on the table?

In the lead-up to the May federal budget – now just a fortnight away – Treasurer Jim Chalmers has left the door open to winding back negative gearing, used by around 1.1 million investors for rental properties.

AAP

Stealth bombers urged as cover for nuclear submarines

A coalition senator and AUKUS "true believer" wants the federal government to consider long-range bombers in a bid to ensure Australia isn't exposed.

AAP

Coalition fuel fix misfires over start-up funding doubt

Confusion reigns over who would pay for a coalition plan to add one billion litres to Australia's emergency fuel stocks - and if the supply figures add up.

The Independent UK

Missing girl believed to have been abducted in Australian outback

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The Guardian - AU

‘You can see why I love this car’: even amid a fuel crisis some Australian drivers can fill up for $60

Carl Camilleri is one of a dwindling number of owners of LPG-fuelled cars. As petrol and diesel prices go through the roof, they are sparking a dose of Australian car industry nostalgia

The Conversation

Coalition would boost Australia’s fuel reserve to 60 days

A Coalition government would boost Australia’s minimum fuel reserve to 60 days, and deliver at least one billion litres of new storage with a $800 million Fuel Security Facility.

The Times of India

An underground world: The Australian town where life exists beneath ground, with churches and hotels under the desert

Coober Pedy, Australia, is famous for its underground life. The desert heat led residents to build homes, churches, and hotels below ground. This unique adaptation began with opal mining in 1915. Today, it remains the world's largest opal producer. Visitors can explore these subterranean spaces, experiencing a town shaped by…

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