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Why the Middle East war matters more to Australia than it seems

Australia is far from the Middle East conflict — but not untouched by it. As risks ripple outwards, Canberra's role is quietly being tested.

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Israel destroys infrastructure in Lebanon, raising concerns about 'immense' civilian harm
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Multiple reports show Iran's new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, owns a multi-million-dollar portfolio of luxury assets worldwide.
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Iran ready to open Hormuz to Japanese vessels, as the US deploys more troops

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'The same tragedy, again and again': At 33, Abbas has been displaced three times

World

Australians urged to work from home and drive slower to save fuel

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Wong urges against escalation of war in call with US counterpart Marco Rubio

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'The same tragedy, again and again': At 33, Abbas has been displaced three times

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For 200 years, this community has called an Australian island home. Now its future is in doubt

Australia

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How war in the Middle East is 're-ordering power' and what it means for Australia's alliances

World

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Eid al-Fitr

Mosque defends Albanese visit, as PM claims hecklers upset over hate group outlawing

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'Nothing to celebrate': War and displacement eclipse Eid in Lebanon

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Looking at this content online could feel like someone's watching over your shoulder — or worse

Life

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Max lives in a 'renters' utopia', but some say the city's famous housing system isn't fair

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Wyatt Flores and country music as therapy for mental health

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I'm a scientist. One conversation led me to rethink climate change

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Sonja asked high schoolers to debate about tradwives — and received international backlash

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Small Business Secrets

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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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As the threat of war heightens distress, help may be just a phone call away

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