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‘Someone will get hurt’: Zoe Daniel feared for her safety in toxic election campaign
As she packs up her electoral office, the former MP reflects on an election that left her flanked by police and worried someone would attack her home.
- by Cara Waters
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Israel’s top diplomat clips Penny Wong for phoning Iranians
Australia’s foreign minister has backed Israel’s entitlement to keep itself safe from the threat of Iran, but has not explicitly endorsed Israel’s military action.
- by Paul Sakkal
Anthony Albanese locks in meeting time with Donald Trump
The prime minister has outlined his priorities for his meeting with the US president, which is scheduled to take place on the sidelines of next week’s G7 meeting.
- by James Massola
Amazon boosts Australian investment to $20 billion to meet AI, data demands
The global tech giant will boost its investment in Australia to $20 billion by 2029 to meet surging demand for access to artificial intelligence, web storage and hosting, and more.
- by James Massola
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Electric vehicles
End of tax breaks for hybrid vehicles drives row over future of EVs
A fringe benefits tax exemption on sales of some hybrid electric vehicles ran out on March 31. Since then, sales have plummeted.
- by Mike Foley
Albanese-Trump meeting hopes rise as US leader confirms he’ll attend G7 summit
Despite global and local conflicts, Donald Trump says he is going to the summit, raising pressure on Anthony Albanese to secure a face-to-face meeting.
- by James Massola and Mike Foley
Old king coal is spluttering as power plants age out of usefulness
Fossil fuels are still the dominant source of electricity, but the owners of coal plants are increasingly unlikely to spend money to make them reliable.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Defence
To defend itself, Australia mustn’t kowtow to its rivals. Or its allies
With Donald Trump in the White House, AUKUS under review and China stalking our seas, Australia must develop independent capability, quickly.
- by Peter Hartcher
PM’s meeting with Trump in doubt as Middle East conflict escalates
Anthony Albanese has warned Australians to avoid the Middle East as he visits Fiji before heading to the US and the G7 meeting in Canada.
- by Paul Sakkal, James Massola and Natassia Chrysanthos
Opinion
Political leadership
The most important meeting of Albanese’s career just got trickier
The Australian PM is not yet sure of a sit-down with Donald Trump at the G7 summit, but if they meet, he needs to come away with at least one win.
- by James Massola