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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-26 > federal-politics-live-blog-chalmers-inflation > 106388618

Live: Chalmers in inflation 'denial', shadow treasurer says

2+ hour, 8+ min ago  (207+ words) Federal politics live: Chalmers in inflation 'denial', shadow treasurer says'Australian Broadcasting Corporation Tim Wilson says Labor should pursue lower income tax rather than cutting the capital gains discount, but has stopped short of promising income tax cuts if it wins…...

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abc.net.au > listen > programs > hobart-mornings > tasmanian-government-defined-benefits-scheme-changes > 106389968

'I suspect that would be illegal': Can the government change supperannuation payments?

5+ hour, 53+ min ago  (189+ words) It has been reported by the ABC that the Tasmanian government is considering reducing the superannuation given to high-earning current and retired public servants. Under the proposal, being considered by the state's Treasury Department, public servants who receive an annual…...

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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-25 > australian-diplomats-families-offered-evacuation > 106389298

Australian diplomats' families offered evacuation over Iran threat

15+ hour, 46+ min ago  (10+ words) Australian diplomats' families offered evacuation over Iran threat'Australian Broadcasting Corporation...

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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-25 > qld-proposed-secure-care-model-for-at-risk-children-concerns > 106389010

Child commissioner raises concerns about $50m secure care plan for at-risk kids

18+ hour, 6+ min ago  (605+ words) The Queensland government is looking at building a secure care facility to assist young people living in state care with mental health needs who pose a danger to themselves or others. Principal Family and Child Commissioner of Queensland Luke Twyford…...

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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-25 > donald-trump-state-of-the-union-message-for-america > 106387162

Trump's showmanship distracts from all that was riding on today's address

19+ hour, 20+ min ago  (889+ words) Donald Trump has delivered the first State of the Union address of his second term. (Reuters: Kenny Holston/pool) Donald Trump's showmanship and supreme confidence can easily distract from the fact that the US president " whose approval rating is sitting…...

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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-25 > state-of-the-union-2026-donald-trump-transcript > 106385560

A closer look at Donald Trump's State of the Union address

19+ hour, 38+ min ago  (13+ words) A closer look at Donald Trump's State of the Union address'Australian Broadcasting Corporation...

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abc.net.au > news > programs > the-business > 2026-02-25 > ian-verrender-fact-checks-donald-trump-s-claims-on-the-economy-a > 106386814

Ian Verrender fact checks Donald Trump's claims on the economy and tariffs

19+ hour, 44+ min ago  (68+ words) VIDEO: Ian Verrender fact checks Donald Trump's claims on the economy and tariffs'Australian Broadcasting Corporation VIDEO: Ian Verrender fact checks Donald Trump's claims on the economy and tariffs ABC's chief business correspondent Ian Verrender sits down with Kirsten Aiken to…...

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abc.net.au > listen > programs > pm > trump-stays-on-sotu-script- > 106388824

Trump stays on SOTU script

19+ hour, 54+ min ago  (274+ words) The ABC's Global Affairs Editor says Donald Trump struck an avuncular tone in his 2026 State of the Union speech. But he targeted immigrants and the Democrats. And made exaggerated claims about the economy as he tried to win back Republican…...

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abc.net.au > listen > programs > pm > trump-touts-economy-and-blasts-democrats-in-sotu > 106388826

Trump touts economy and blasts Democrats in SOTU

20+ hour, 23+ min ago  (684+ words) Donald Trump has delivered the longest State of the Union address on record. In the face of dismal approval ratings, he delivered some policy promises on cost of living issues and touted his immigration policies without mentioning the deaths of…...

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abc.net.au > news > 2026-02-25 > donald-trump-state-of-the-union-2026 > 106382332

Live: Congressman booted as Trump hails US economy in State of the Union

20+ hour, 44+ min ago  (1819+ words) US President Donald Trump is addressing Congress for the annual State of the Union speech. He is expected to use the speech as a test run of the Republican Party's message to voters in midterm election campaigns. The US president…...