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AUSTRAC has expanded its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism reach.

The US Supreme Court has rebuked the US President's executive order ending birthright citizenship.  So now Donald Trump wants to pursue altering the constitutionally enshrined right through the Congress with legislation. 

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has entered its third block of hearings this week. 

What's the reaction to his plan been, particularly in the North of England?

 Tens of thousands of people are still reported missing.

After months of stalled negotiations, Australia has inked a landmark strategic pact with the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu. So what does it mean for both parties? And we look at chaos in South Africa, as protest groups demand that all undocumented foreigners leave the country by today, ahead of anti-immigration rallies that many fear will turn violent. Recap the morning's news, politics and glo...

Brendan Swan is the founder and CEO of Concussion Australia.

From tomorrow, motorists face higher prices at the bowser as the federal government's fuel excise discount is halved to 16 cents a litre. As tensions in the Middle East between the United States and Iran over the Strait of Hormuz remain there's uncertainty around future fuel supplies and costs.

The Coalition continues to record low support in opinion polling.

Australia signed the landmark Nakamal strategic pact with Vanuatu yesterday. 

Barrister Geoffrey Watson SC delivered the 'Rotting from the Top' report into the Victorian branch of the CFMEU. 

Anthony Albanese said the Nakamal Agreement protects "security and sovereignty."

Anti-migrant rhetoric has been intensifying across South Africa in recent months.

 Tens of thousands of people are still missing.

Nine newspapers are reporting that a two-year attempted clean-up of Victoria's big build has failed to stop sums of money flowing from state and federally funded projects through to the underworld.  We hear from the federal opposition and government on the revelations from 60 Minutes.  Then, independent MP Monique Ryan explains why she wants to change the date of HECS indexation, and what she make...

As a teen, a good sci-fi novel was among Shay Leighton's favourite books to read. But as he grew older and life took over; he read less, worked too much and wasn't very happy. So, he decided to start a book club, but one designed to focus on connecting men, address isolation and improve mental health. This group, the Tough Guy Book Club, first met in a pub in Melbourne in 2012 and has now become a...

With the FIFA World Cup now entering the knockout phase, the Socceroos have turned their attention to their next opponent, Egypt.  Armed with one of the most dangerous goal scorers in the English Premier League, captain Mohamed Salah, the Egyptians will be tough opposition in Saturday's clash.  It comes as the Socceroos manager Tony Popovic has urged a higher level of football debate in Australia,...

Senator Hume says construction should be halted until a Royal Commission can be held. 

The Communications Minister says the world first laws need to be 'flexible and adaptable.' 

Last week, Independent MP's Allegra Spender and Zali Steggall announced their party, Community Strong Australia. 

Vets are urging bird and cat owners to be on alert for signs of the H5N1 bird flu virus.

Well, it's time to talk tax and the new financial year brings a bit more to get your head around. To break down some of the changes coming into effect from tomorrow we speak to a tax expert. 

About 50,000 people are believed to be missing.

Another flare up of hostilities between the US and Iran threatens to derail negotiations to end the war.

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