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Pauline Hanson refused to answer questions regarding the party's controversial cartoon series. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumHanson sidesteps questions on cartoon controversies

One Nation's Bluey cartoons have drawn criticism from political counterparts, and a colouring book has come under fire for being inappropriate.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young and Annika Rhoades

The federal government is indicating it's satisfied with some progress by the Palestinan Authority. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumPalestine reform gets Canberra tick but concerns linger

Australia is pleased with Palestine's reform progress despite lingering doubts around demilitarisation, governance and a stuttering path to democracy.

Will Nicholas

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand kept the Official Cash Rate at 2.75 per cent. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumNew Zealand interest rates held in surprise call

In a shock 4-3 call of its monetary policy committee, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand has held interest rates at 2.75 per cent.

Ben McKay

US President Donald Trump sought to show voters in Texas he was working to bring down petrol prices. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumTrump promotes oil production during Texas rally

Donald Trump has taken his midterm campaign blitz to Texas, where Senate candidate Ken Paxton is locked in a tight race against Democrat James Talarico.

Steve Holland

Mortgage holders are being warned of more interest rate pain NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

BREAKINGPremiumInflation surges, bad news for homeowners

A crucial number has landed that could decide whether the Reserve Bank will lift the cash rate again on Melbourne Cup day.

Cameron Micallef

Alon Alexander and Oren Alexander were each sentenced to ?30 years in prison for sex trafficking. (AP PHOTO)

Law and orderPremiumAlexander brothers sentenced to 30 years each in prison

Three brothers, including two of New York's most successful luxury real estate brokers, have been sentenced for conspiring to drug and rape multiple women.

Staff Writers

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson admitted in Estimates that government spending is contributing to demand.

BusinessPremiumTreasury chief admits government spending adding to demand

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson made the admission after 13 minutes of tortured questions.

Stephen Johnson

Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Albanese government could shut Iran’s embassy. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

UPDATEDPremiumIran’s embassy could be shut to ‘protect’ Australians

Australia’s top diplomat has vowed to take “any decisions” necessary to protect Australians amid revelations Iran has targeted a journalist.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Jacinda Ardern has been barely seen during the NZ election campaign but her shadow is everywhere. (Ben McKay/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumThe Jacinda Ardern-shaped shadow over the NZ election

Jacinda Ardern and Labour are spending the NZ election campaign at arm's length, which seems to suit both parties - and the Kiwis that Labour needs to win over.

Ben McKay

Dale Alcock said that exempting new builds from the tax changes did not boost investor interest.

Commercial PropertyPremiumDale Alcock lashes Albo’s ‘broken promises’ as buyers flee

The State and Federal governments have copped a spray for stalling the property market as the ABN Group leader reaches a major milestone

Kim Macdonald

Rising bond yields are expected to put further pressure on the budget bottom line. (Susie Dodds/AAP PHOTOS)

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‘Not immune’: What Chalmers is blaming inflation spike on

LIVE UPDATES: Treasurer Jim Chalmers has blamed the war in the Middle East, and rising oil prices, for ongoing spikes to inflation - which reached a seven month high of 4.3 per cent. Here is the latest.

Matthew McKenzie and Emily Williams

Brazil's Flavio Bolsonaro and his family will be granted US visas. (AP PHOTO)

ElectionPremiumBolsonaro to receive US visa after leaving Brazil

The US State Department will issue visas to the defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro and his family for entry into the US.

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David Shoebridge hopes to woo back voters to the Greens with plans for tax changes and extra cash. (George Chan/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumGreens want new tax policy on the table before election

As the Greens grapple with internal unrest, federal leader David Shoebridge is vowing to turn the tide on inequality by targeting excessive wealth.

Lucinda Garbutt-Young and Noah Secomb

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

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Cook taking WA’s backpacker visa qualms to Canberra

Premier Roger Cook will embark on a trip to Canberra on Wednesday along with a delegation of tourism sector heavyweights to reiterate their demands the Commonwealth rethink its planned backpacker visa shakeup.

Oliver Lane

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's prime minister, faces a stalemate in the Israeli election.

WORLDPremiumIsraeli exit polls show deadlock in pivotal election

Israel's election has no clear winner, exit polls indicate, likely meaning weeks of political jockeying to form a government.

Staff Writers

Technology has let a "pipeline of hate" enter people's homes, the federal police commissioner says. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumOnline hate is spilling into the real world, AFP warns

A real shift has occurred as online hate has extended out into real life, AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett has told senators during a rushed late-night hearing.

Noah Secomb

Premier Ben Carroll is on the road again, this time vowing to protect healthcare workers. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

PoliticsPremiumLabor vows 'open door' for business as bus hits road

Labor's campaign bus has hit the road again, with a premier and his wife on board as he pushes back against claims his state is the worst to do business in.

Allanah Sciberras and Duncan Murray

Drinks maker Dongpeng is one of several companies to cut ties with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe. (AP PHOTO)

PoliticsPremiumMbappe apologises for 'ill-judged' Mao meme comments

Kylian Mbappe has apologised for comments in which he apparently referred to the founding leader of Communist China as a dictator, after losing brand deals.

Staff Writers

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant.

Federal PoliticseSafety boss says Australians need right to sue tech giants

eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant says Australia needs a broader, better-equipped response to online abuse - including a private right of action for those harmed online. 

Caitlyn Rintoul

Energy and Decarbonisation Minister Amber-Jade Sanderson is set to announce the move at an energy-focused business breakfast event on Wednesday morning.

State PoliticsPremiumWin for renters with State to legalise plug-in solar panels

WA is set to become the first place in Australia to allow plug-in solar panels and batteries as the State Government moves to legalise the technology.

Oliver Lane

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ECONOMYPremiumDavid Shoebridge’s $22bn pitch to voters

Greens leader David Shoebridge is making a $22bn pitch to voters, as he seeks to “replace Labor”.

Joseph Olbrycht-Palmer

Austal chair Richard Spencer at the company’s annual general meeting in Fremantle on Tuesday.

Mergers and AcquisitionsPremiumAustal has ‘no idea’ on Pentagon contract tactics

The shipbuilder’s AGM heard the US may allow South Korean bidder Hanwha to restructure loss-making contracts carried by Austal’s US shipyard, having refused to do the same for Austal.

Sean Smith

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch.

State PoliticsVideoPremium‘Invite me’: Don Punch refuses to visit South Hedland

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Don Punch has refused to visit crisis-hit South Hedland in the wake of the town’s child neglect scandal and says it’s up to the community to invite him.

Charlton Hart

Mr Albanese later told parliament the NSW government was funding the sewerage-related part of the project instead. NewsWire / Martin Ollman

NEWSPremiumPM’s about-face on $6m golf club grant

Anthony Albanese has admitted he got it wrong over the true purpose of a $6 million grant to a Sydney golf club where he holds an honorary membership.

Andrew Hedgman