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Afternoon Update: Labor scrambles over steel tariffs; Australian makes Super Bowl history; and sheepdogs go for glory

Government has been bracing for decision, with ministers and officials working behind the scenes to secure exemptions

The Guardian - AU

Trump is now flagging tariffs on steel and aluminium. Can Albanese win an exemption for Australia?

The Albanese government is set to mount a major effort to win an exemption from a proposed 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports to the United States foreshadowed by President Donald Trump.

The Conversation

Senator urges PM ‘don’t suck up’ to Trump – as it happened

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Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.

AAP

Damaging storms persist as potential cyclone looms

Wild weather continues to batter parts of the nation with floods in Queensland, storms in the southeast and a potential cyclone brewing off WA's coast.

AAP

Mandatory jail term for Nazi salute under new hate crime rules in Australia

Australia on Thursday passed anti-hate crime laws under which a Nazi salute in public, among other similar offences, will be punishable by a mandatory jail sentence.

The Independent UK

Flooding puts focus on failing major highway

Promises of a better Bruce Highway costing billions of dollars have followed another flooding of the major road which isolated towns and sparked rescues.

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Grattan on Friday: we don’t need an inquiry into the caravan affair but we do need some answers

The battle to contain antisemitism in Australia finds both sides of politics embracing measures they’d otherwise abhor.

The Conversation

Australia Introduces Strict Laws To Combat Hate Crimes

Australia implements stringent laws to combat hate crimes, particularly antisemitic attacks, with mandatory minimum sentences for terrorism and hate offenses.

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Inquiry into caravan briefings a waste of resources: PM

The prime minister has rejected calls from the opposition to hold an inquiry into when he was briefed on the discovery of a caravan laden with explosives.

AAP

Mandatory jail for terror risks 'serious injustice'

Australians from vulnerable communities could be disproportionately harmed by laws that introduce mandatory jail time for some terror offences, experts warn.

AAP

Labor has managed to tame inflation in an election year – but is anybody listening?

The PM is right to say the cost of living is rising slower than before, but until the RBA cuts rates it’s likely nobody cares

The Guardian - AU

'Ethnic cleansing' or 'Make Gaza Beautiful Again'?: Trump’s Middle East decree divides MAGA faithful

Lawmakers on both sides of the political aisle have been left divided after the president proposed that the U.S. ‘own’ the war-torn territory

The Independent UK

Lions, snakes and snails mingle with political animals

Lunar New Year festivities and fights over long lunches are dominating debate during the first sitting week for 2025.

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The Independent UK

Arab world rejects Trump’s plan for US to 'take over' Gaza and relocate Palestinians

Saudi Arabia says an independent Palestinian state is their ‘unwavering position’

AAP

Stretched hospitals get $1 billion in 'landmark' deal

In a bid to bolster an under-pressure health system, the federal government has committed $1.7 billion in extra funding for public hospitals and services.

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Middle East stance unchanged after Trump Gaza call: PM

While Donald Trump has called for the United States to take over Gaza, Anthony Albanese says Australia still backs a two-state solution.

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Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.

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Hate speech laws go to vote as anti-Semitism denounced

Hate will be stopped at its source if tougher amendments are made to proposed laws to crackdown on the rise of anti-Semitism, an advocate says.

The Independent UK

Bill Gates says ban on under-16s using social media is likely a ‘smart thing’

Bill Gates says it will be ‘fascinating’ to see whether Australia’s looming ban is beneficial

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Sam Kerr in court, Dutton poll boost, Trump delays Mexico tariffs

Long-awaited trial of Matildas star began in London overnight; Essential survey suggests opposition leader has an edge over PM

The Guardian - AU

‘Complex’ blaze at Sydney recycling factory – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Australian nature: if our laws don’t radically change, environmental degradation will continue

This country has a long history of taking its unique wildlife and landscapes for granted – but what has happened in this term of parliament is remarkable

AAP

Poll still a blind date as no love lost between leaders

MPs are sharpening their pitches to the public in the lead-up to a federal election as politicians gather for the first sitting week of the year.

The Conversation

Labor’s dumping of Australia’s new nature laws means the environment is shaping as a key 2025 election issue

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has shelved the proposed reforms to Australia’s 25-year-old environment laws, citing a lack of parliamentary support for the changes.

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