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Major call on cigarette prices amid black market fears

A push for lower tobacco prices to help curb surging levels of illegal products in the community is gaining momentum.

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NSW premier Chris Minns is calling for a rethink of the federal government's ‘massive’ excise on tobacco.

Shock defection: Greens senator joins Labor in stunning power move

The defection marks a significant blow to the Greens, reducing their Senate representation to only 10 members.

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Senator Dorinda Cox has defected from the Greens to Labor, of which she was formerly a member. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

Joyce slams Australia’s preparedness amid China attack claims

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Barnaby Joyce goes on scathing attack of Australian preparedness amid claims of China’s ‘imminent’ Taiwan invasion.

Trump’s tariff backflip could turn Australia into a ‘dumping ground’

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US President Donald Trump's new tariffs on steel will come into effect next week. (AP PHOTO)

Liberal star admits ‘hurt’ after being booted by new leader Sussan Ley

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Liberal Senator Jane Hume has admitted being ‘hurt’ by her brutal axing at the hands of new Coalition leader Sussan Ley.

‘Important’ development after Coalition splits

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Nationals leader David Littleproud and the Liberal Party’s Sussan Ley have reopened talks to form a Coalition.