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Defence Force chief Angus Campbell.

ADF chief rejects China spying claim after helicopter flare incident

The incident, where a Chinese jet dropped flares in the path of a navy helicopter, has caused tension between Australia and the nation’s biggest trading partner.

  • by Andrew Probyn

Opinion & Perspectives

Biden’s curb on bomb delivery could be a catalyst to end Rafah standoff

The strength of the relationship between Biden’s administration and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is about to be tested to the utmost.

When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention

The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.

David Crowe
David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

Book ban uncovers uncomfortable truths for Labor in Sydney’s west

The decision of a Labor councillor to vote in favour of a motion to ban books about same-sex parenting has created a headache for the ALP in western Sydney.

Alexandra Smith
Alexandra Smith

State Political Editor

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A clash developed at a pro-Palestinian encampment at Monash University on Wednesday when pro-Israel supporters attempted to storm a stage where speeches were being conducted.

Sydney, Monash unis warn students as Dreyfus refuses legal advice

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by protesters.

  • by James Massola, David Crowe, Daniella White and Sherryn Groch
Teal MPs Allegra Spender (Wentworth), Kylea Tink (North Sydney), Zali Steggall (Warringah) and Sophie Scamps (Mackellar) have each criticised the government’s future gas strategy on Thursday.

Labor’s gas boost opens new front in crossbench election battle

Teal independents, the Greens and even Labor MPs are pushing back against the government’s gas plan as a Morrison-era rerun.

  • by Mike Foley

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