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Beleaguered KPMG referred to anti-corruption watchdog amid contract freeze
KPMG is facing a three-month freeze on new federal government contracts amid a worsening scandal over the treatment of a whistleblower, with the Greens now referring the beleaguered company to the national anti-corruption watchdog. Source link
NSW Police review officer pushing protester at pro-Palestine picket
NSW Police will review footage showing a woman falling to the ground after being pushed by an officer during a pro-Palestine protest outside Bisalloy Steels in Wollongong. Source link
Solomon Islands PM floats Pacific-wide security treaty in sharp pivot
Solomon Islands’s new prime minister raises the idea of a Pacific-wide security treaty while meeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese this month. Source link
Trump says Strait of Hormuz will be 'completely open' by Friday. Then what?
The months-long shutdown of the the crucial shipping route has rocked global oil markets and flowed through to all sorts of prices. How will the reopening change things, and how fast? Source link
China and Russia's influence clear in the US and Iran ceasefire deal
Chinese, Russian and Iranian officials met about a day before the deal was publicly announced, with experts saying it proves Beijing and Moscow helped shape the agreement. Source link
Interest rates stay steady but RBA leaves door open to further hikes — as it happened
The Reserve Bank has kept interest rates on hold at 4.35 per cent at its June meeting, providing a reprieve for borrowers after three consecutive rate hikes. The ASX has clawed back ground to finish flat. Source link
Live: Israel says Hezbollah has attacked troops in southern Lebanon
The Israeli military says Hezbollah rockets, an anti-tank missile and mortar shells have been fired towards its soldiers operating in southern Lebanon. Source link
PM confirms Treasury will release discussion paper for 'further input' on CGT changes — as it happened
Anthony Albanese says Treasury will release a discussion paper for “further input” on CGT changes, after Finance Minister Katy Gallagher reveals an extension to the fuel excise cut is under “active consideration”. Source link
Telstra directs automation at triaging a 5G misconfiguration
On the path to developing autonomous networks for 2030. Source link
US saw risk of Anthropic models being diverted to foreign military intelligence
Reason behind directing Anthropic to cut off access. Source link