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PM defends tax overhaul as Coalition accuses him of 'lying' — as it happened
The Coalition accuses the prime minister of “lying” about changes to tax settings as Anthony Albanese defends the overhaul as necessary for younger Australians. Source link
Sinner equals Djokovic's 31-match Masters record at Italian Open
World number one Jannik Sinner extended his Masters 1000 winning streak to 31 matches, equalling Novak Djokovic’s all-time record. Source link
Trump labels critical news reports on Iran 'virtual treason' – as it happened
US President Donald Trump says he does not need help from Beijing to end the war with Iran but says he will talk at length with Chinese President Xi Jinping when they hold a summit this week. Source link
High Court to hear appeal over 22-year Mount Pleasant coal mine extension
The High Court will hear a major climate change case that could affect mining approvals, as the operator of the Mount Pleasant coal mine seeks to overturn a ruling blocking the project’s extension. Source link
Australian-born MP at centre of 'palace coup' plot to knife British PM
Up until the past few days, Catherine West kept a low profile, as far as politicians go. Most Brits would never have come across the Australian-born, London-based MP before, but that all changed at the weekend. Source link
Another Aussie out of Giro as UAE Team Emirates hits back
Jhonatan Narváez dedicated his Giro d’Italia stage four victory to his fallen UAE Team Emirates colleagues as another Aussie fell by the wayside as the race hit Italian soil. Source link
Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against Iran
The Albanese government insists Australia is not involved in any “offensive action against Iran” amid reports the UAE, which had been supplied a Wedgetail aircraft, carried out military strikes against the country. Source link
How Australians across generations feel about the budget
The ABC has asked Australians across generations, from gen Z to baby boomers, about the latest federal budget. Source link
Will property tax changes make housing cheaper for first home buyers?
There’s no doubt that taking away negative gearing on existing properties will reduce the amount many investors can afford to pay, evening up the playing field for owner-occupiers. But these tax changes by themselves aren’t a cure all. Source link
Breaking a promise on negative gearing is a calculated risk
If the reforms help younger Australians believe home ownership is within reach, Labor can expect to collect a political dividend. Source link