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The Latest Breaking News from the National Press Club

Tasmanian governor giving ‘due consideration’ to premier’s election request – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt is ‘scared’ about Australia’s research capacity – this is why

On Wednesday, Nobel laureate Brian Schmidt and economics professor Richard Holden gave a joint address to the National Press Club in Canberra. Their key message? Australia isn’t spending enough money on university research.

The Conversation

Labor election guru urges party against 'myth-making'

Labor is riding on a high after its thumping election victory, but a chief strategist behind the campaign has warned colleagues not to get ahead of themselves.

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Sky After Dark host launches furious spray at ABC for broadcasting ‘far-left activist’ spouting ‘partisan rubbish’

Chris Kenny takes issue with Hannah Ferguson’s attack on Murdoch media. Plus: Anthony De Ceglie’s departure from Seven written in the stars

The Guardian - AU

Election Diary: post-election rate cut and phone call from Trump in the pipeline

It used to be de rigueur for the prime minister and opposition leader to turn up to the National Press Club in the final week of the election campaign. But now Liberal leaders are not so keen.

The Conversation

Afternoon Update Election 2025: PM says stability is vital; Dutton dines on yum cha; and Tiger King’s shock election message

Anthony Albanese made one of his final pitches for re-election as Peter Dutton swept through a handful of Melbourne electorates

The Guardian - AU

Bullish health promises under microscope before debate

The prime minister insists there's ample evidence urgent care clinics have led to shorter hospital wait times, despite a report saying it's too soon to tell.

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Five things we’ve learned this week from Antoinette Lattouf’s alleged unfair dismissal case against the ABC

Journalist was cross-examined for five gruelling hours over two days, recounting heavier drinking habits and tearful conversations

The Guardian - AU

Pentagon Press Office Swaps Mainstream Publications For MAGA Media

The New York Times, NBC News and National Public Radio will rotate each year with the New York Post, Breitbart and One America News Network. HuffPost and Politico will also swap

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Pentagon's Media Rotational Program Raises Concerns Over Press Freedom

The National Press Club expresses concern over Pentagon's media rotational program affecting press freedom and diversity of perspectives.

Top News

Lessons learned, Medicare and attack lines: nine key takeaways from Albanese’s first major speech in 2025

Prime minister flips the script on Peter Dutton as he outlines Labor’s election pitch at the National Press Club

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM targets Dutton ‘weakness’; Djokovic retires injured from semi; and why New Zealanders love popping a manu

Anthony Albanese uses first major speech of the year to turn some of Peter Dutton’s own rhetoric against him

The Guardian - AU

Amid all the crisis talks and prevention efforts, 2024 has been a horror year for violence against women

Why, after decades of action and talk, are we still seeing so many women die?

The Guardian - AU

Vulnerability and honesty helped save tennis star

In an emotional speech to the National Press Club, Jelena Dokic has told how speaking out about her mental and physical abuse helped to save her.

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The Guardian - AU

ABC inboxes flooded with fan abuse after Kim Williams’ criticism of Joe Rogan

ABC chair’s comments that ‘people like Mr Rogan prey on vulnerabilities’ sparks furious response. Plus: lean times for awards ceremonies

AAP

Door opens for first-home buyers to unlock ownership

Headway has finally been made on federal housing policy reform with laws set to pass parliament to allow home buyers to buy with a smaller deposit.

AAP

Trump fears downplayed with Australia in US box seat

Australia remains in America's box seat and receives privileged trade and investment access as the relationship endures a Trump presidency, the US envoy says.

AAP

More workplace changes off the table before poll

Workplace Minister Murray Watt says the priority for the remainder of this term is bedding down legislation and not making further changes.

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Foreign student cap will lower living standards: unis

A higher education heavyweight says the major parties are undermining Australia's future prosperity for short term political gains by capping foreign students.

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Calls to come under one roof to tackle housing crisis

The number of Australian renters is set to grow as available homes dwindle and prices soar, prompting calls for the government to come together on solutions.

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Adam Bandt Got Slammed For Wanting To Tax Big Corporations By 40% — But Economists Love It

Adam Bandt unveiled the Greens' plan to tax super-profit corporations, called the Robin Hood Reforms. Here's what you need to know.

AAP

Nature repair cheap at $7.3 billion a year: scientists

Australia's ailing environment needs $7.3 billion a year to claw its way back to health but scientists say that's cheap and doing nothing will cost much more.

The Guardian - AU

Mining giant to cut 700 jobs – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

‘A long way to go’ on combating domestic violence, PM says – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Darrell Christian, former AP managing editor and sports editor, dies at 75

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