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Norway has tried it, and now potentially Canada. Could a public fund be a gas tax solve?

The gas export tax debate has reached a fever pitch — forcing the prime minister to weigh in on its prospects.

Politics

Police find body of missing Alice Springs five-year-old as chief minister calls for 'justice'
The Northern Territory's chief minister says police will focus on finding "the person who did this and bring them to justice".
Australia
Counterterrorism funds 'significantly declined' ahead of Bondi attack
The prime minister says the Bondi royal commission interim report shows "the opposite" and security funding had increased overall.
Australia
This city has become a new investment hotspot, but the picture's not all positive
Investors' dream or renters' nightmare? The capital city seeing decade-high house prices, as buyers become more cautious.
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War in the Middle East

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How much has the Iran war cost the US? Pentagon releases first official estimate

World

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Middle East peace proposal in deadlock as Trump, Iran clash over nuclear talks

Middle East

UAE leaves OPEC: Why this is a blow to the oil producing group but may benefit consumers

World

King Charles, Donald Trump and the test of a strained 'special relationship'

World

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Thirty years after Port Arthur, gun numbers in Australia are higher than ever

Australia

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Amid war crimes investigations, some veterans are grappling with the Anzac legend

Australia

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'Carrying things that aren't mine': Anxiety in the age of constant crisis

Australia

'Damn it, let's go after him': What the Democrats need to topple Donald Trump

World

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More than 340,000 migrant and refugee women in Australia are either working below their skills or not at all. A new report, developed as part of the Activate Australia’s Skills campaign, highlights the expensive and complex obstacles for women arriving in Australia with prior qualifications.

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Family, community mourns as outback search for missing girl ends in tragedy

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Current Affairs

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Investing for wartime: The online communities looking to make money from conflict

World

Sergio suspected his wife had been unfaithful. So he turned to 'love detectives'

Life

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‘That future was gone’: The pain of losing your life partner young

Life

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Inside the 'military operation' of one of Australia's rarest parenting experiences

Life

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'A stable life': The matchmaker setting up North Korean women with South Korean men

Small Business Secrets

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'Even stones tell stories': Inside the historic winery that's survived world wars and a pandemic

Australia

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'Grief and rage': This Nowruz, celebrations hide a 'devastating' reality for Iranian Australians

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'A piece of living history': How Greek milk bars changed the way Australians meet and eat

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The cost of war: How the Middle East conflict could worsen food insecurity in Australia

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Watch Insight on Tuesday 28 April at 8.30pm (AEDT) on SBS and SBS On Demand

Australia's housing shortage and the cost of living are putting pressure on baby boomers to downsize or find viable accommodation for the next stage of their lives. What options are available to help boomers stay out of aged care facilities in their golden years?

Watch Dateline on Tuesday 28 April at 9.30pm (AEST) on SBS and SBS On Demand

This deeply Catholic nation is facing a monogamy crisis, with divorce rates rising and many separations caused by infidelity. Dateline joins private detectives helping Peruvians uncover the truth.

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