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Social cohesion concerns follow stabbing attacks

Political leaders face a tough test amid concerns about social cohesion following a difficult week for Australians, who’ve been left reeling over two stabbing attacks.

Published: ThuThu 18 Apr 2024 at 5:00am

Anthony Albanese at a press conference.

Duration: 34 minutes

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Has the government shifted on Palestinian statehood?

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has suggested the Albanese Government is considering recognising Palestinian statehood, saying a two-state solution is "the only hope" for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Penny Wong at a press conference standing in front of an Australian flag.

Duration: 33 minutes

Published: 11 Apr 2024Thu 11 Apr 2024 at 4:00am

Questions over transparency as Labor 'takes out the trash'

The Albanese Government has failed to pass its rushed immigration detention bill. The Coalition formed an unusual alliance with Greens and the crossbench to delay a vote on the bill, claiming more scrutiny was needed.

Andrew Giles stands next to Clare O'Neil at a press conference

Duration: 32 minutes

Published: 28 Mar 2024Thu 28 Mar 2024 at 2:30amwith Patricia Karvelas and David Lipson

Trump slams Rudd and Chinese foreign minister visits

Former US President Donald Trump has reprimanded former PM Kevin Rudd in an interview, saying he heard he was "a little bit nasty" and warning if that if Ambassador Rudd is "at all hostile he won't be there for long".

A composite of headshots of both men speaking at microphones.

Duration: 32 minutes

Published: 21 Mar 2024Thu 21 Mar 2024 at 3:00am

Push to make aged care sustainable and nuclear debate drags

The Government appears to be on the verge of a major shift in funding Australia's aged care system. It comes after taskforce set up to review funding models suggested moving more to a means tested user pays system.

Albanese and Dutton in a compositie image close up.

Duration: 32 minutes

Published: 14 Mar 2024Thu 14 Mar 2024 at 2:00am

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