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    The pilot of a helicopter that crashed into a waterfront hotel in Cairns was killed and two people were injured in the crash, Nine News has reported. Users on social media posted videos of a fire on the hotel’s roof.

    Pilot dead after ‘unauthorised’ helicopter crashes into hotel’s roof

    A pilot has died in a fiery helicopter crash on the roof of a hotel in far north Queensland; Vincent Tarzia is the new Liberal leader in South Australia. Follow updates live.

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    Yesterday

    ASIO boss Mike Burgess.

    ‘At least three’ nations interfering in Australia: ASIO

    Mike Burgess says Iran is among several countries involved in foreign interference in Australia; Penny Wong calls for a ceasefire in Gaza after an Israeli strike on a school. Follow updates here.

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    This Month

    Workplace Relations Minister Murray Watt.

    ‘Clearly failed’: Minister Watt moves to create CFMEU special powers

    Murray Watt says he has given the construction and general division a strict deadline; Australia to accept nuclear material in new AUKUS deal; How the Olympics day 13 unfolded. Follow live updates.

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    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart, Chris Luxon, in Sydney last year.

    Albanese brushes off sledge from New Zealand PM

    Anthony Albanese responds to NZ joke about Australian intelligence; No plans to change state’s public service WFH policy; How Australia’s great Olympic golden day unfolded. Follow live updates.

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    • Natasha Rudra and Lucy Slade

    Rex bailout likely but not necessary, administrator says

    Administrators say Rex could remain sustainable without a bailout; Australians warned not to travel to Bangladesh amid ‘civil unrest’; How the Games day 11 unfolded. Follow live updates.

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    Treasurer Jim Chalmers.

    ‘We are confident about the Australian economy’: Chalmers

    Treasurer Jim Chalmers welcomes RBA decision; PM calls out Iranian ambassador’s comments; Kamala Harris secures Democratic presidential nomination. How the day unfolded.

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    Former Minister Linda Reynolds arrives at the Supreme Court in Perth for the defamation trial.

    Reynolds keen to tell ‘truth’ at Higgins trial

    Former defence minister Linda Reynolds is first to give evidence at defamation trial; Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says we’re in “a precarious time” after terror alert upgraded. Follow for updates.

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    • Lucy Slade and Andrew Hobbs

    ‘A good idea’ to acknowledge Australia’s history: PM

    The PM promises to renew Indigenous policy after “considerable hurt” from Voice referendum; Donald Trump proposes alternative election debate, but Kamala Harris says no. Follow updates here.

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    • Andrew Hobbs, Zoe Samios, Hans van Leeuwen and Lois Maskiell

    Sayers, Seymour round on Burrowes over global conflict

    Former chief executives Luke Sayers and Tom Seymour have expressed surprise at Kevin Burrowes’ second role with PwC International. How the day unfolded.

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    • Lucy Slade and Maxim Shanahan

    Matildas and coach Gustavsson part ways

    Tony Gustavsson’s contract will not be extended as Matildas head coach; what’s on tonight in Paris; Anthony Albanese explains major Rex issue. Here’s how the day unfolded.

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    July

    President Masoud Pezeshkian, right, shakes hands with Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh at the start of their meeting at the President’s office in Tehran on Tuesday.

    Iranian president warns of revenge after ‘cowardly’ killing

    Iran’s president vows revenge after top Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in the capital Tehran; China, Russia condemn the targeted killing; US says it will back Israel, but urges cooling of temperatures. Follow updates here.

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    The new Barangaroo Metro station.

    Sydney metro line opening delayed days before start date

    The $21.6 billion metro rail line needs more safety checks; Seine water quality not good enough for athletes; What to watch on day four of the Olympics. Follow for updates.

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    Jack Robinson rides a wave in round one of the men’s surfing competition.

    Aussie surfer rides best Olympics wave as swimming schedule heats up

    The Australian star has progressed to the next round; Watch to watch at the Olympic Games tonight; Barnaby Joyce insinuated voters should use their ballot papers as bullets at rally. Follow the latest here.

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    Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Monday.

    Burke to take on Home Affairs in major Cabinet reshuffle

    The prime minister has revealed Tony Burke will take on the Home Affairs portfolio, while Clare O’Neil will become the next minister for housing and homelessness. Follow updates here.

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    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the American Federation of Teachers’ national convention.

    Trump tries to brand Harris a Marxist amid new campaign blitz

    Kamala Harris promises to “fight for the future”; Gladys Berejiklian loses bid to overturn corruption findings; Obama is expected to endorse Harris. How the day unfolded.

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    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with the retiring Brendan O’Connor (left) and Linda Burney.

    ‘It’s been one heck of a journey’: Burney

    Retiring Labor MP Linda Burney says while the Voice referendum was unsuccessful, she believes history will ‘treat it kindly’. Joe Biden says future of democracy is at stake. Follow updates live.

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    J.D. Vance ramped up the attack on Vice President Kamala Harris.

    Democrats slam Vance depiction of Harris as childless cat lady

    The three-year-old interview shows J.D. Vance criticising Kamala Harris for being childless; Donald Trump says he does not think Secret Service boss “had much of a choice” but to resign. How the day unfolded.

    • Lucy Slade
    Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an NCAA championship teams celebration on the South Lawn of the White House on July 22.

    Harris secures Democratic majority needed to be nominee

    Survey finds Kamala Harris has enough Democratic delegate support to become new nominee; Joe Biden will return to Washington; Campaign raises record-breaking $122 million. How the day unfolded.

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    Harris favourite nominee as support rolls in after Biden exit

    Harris on track to be nominee as Democrats promise ‘orderly process’ to replace Joe Biden; Senator Joe Manchin weighs up re-registering as a Democrat to compete; Australian interests at stake as Biden steps away. Follow for updates.

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    Victoria-based federal MP Zoe Daniel has spoken about the crisis in Myanmar.

    Administrator not enough to clean up CFMEU: Daniel

    Independent MP Zoe Daniel says appointing an administrator won’t be enough to change the CFMEU; Donald Trump’s former physician gives new details about his gunshot wound. Follow updates here.

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    • Lois Maskiell