The ex-girlfriend of maverick New South Wales politician Mark Latham has refuted claims she received insider trading tips from billionaire tech founder Richard White. Plus, Donald Trump’s latest White House renovation plans.

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Mark Latham’s former partner Nathalie Matthews denies receiving insider trading tips from Richard White

Trump’s latest White House renovation plan: a helipad on the South Lawn

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Underbelly and Blue Murder were taken down when court proceedings got under way - but Nine won’t budge on its Ben Roberts-Smith documentary Truth On Trial. Plus - how Seven surprised everyone - especially Media diarist Steve Jackson - by winning the ratings in the crucial evening news slot.

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Complex BRS case will test Defence

Seven’s Ray Kuka plots Nine’s demise

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Rivals is the smash-hit TV show that brought steamy sex and ‘80s style back to the small screen in a huge way. Ahead of its second season, our critics discuss why you couldn’t write it today – and what makes it different from other TV blockbusters like The White Lotus.

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Jilly Cooper’s Rivals review – all hail TV’s filthiest hit

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US President Donald Trump claims his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping pledged not to supply weapons to Iran during bi-lateral meetings in China. Plus, a hidden federal budget tax and Delta Goodrem’s going to the Eurovision grand final.

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‘We’re the hottest’: Trump denies US decline claim ahead of tea with Xi

Surprise ‘death tax’ buried in federal budget’s small print

‘Celine Dion with a bogan heart’: Delta Goodrem delivers historic Australian moment at Eurovision

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Supermarket giant Coles misled consumers with fake discounts – although it didn’t unlawfully jack up its prices. That’s the verdict of the Federal Court in a big win for watchdog the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Now, the ACCC is coming after rival Woolies and grocery suppliers - so how will retailers react, and what will it mean for prices at the checkout? Our reporter Angelica Snowden is here.

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Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds

How Australia’s biggest farmers allegedly rigged broccoli and lettuce prices

Woolworths executive tells court pricing rules stopped suppliers ‘gaming the system’

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US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for high-stakes trade talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Plus, police allegations against Reza Adib are revealed and Anthony Albanese explains away his government’s tax changes.

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Donald Trump meets Xi Jinping: US President’s high-stakes China talks

Surgeon Reza Adib faces court over rape allegations at Gold Coast apartment

PM denies junked election pledges were just 'political lines'

Coles misled shoppers with ‘Down Down’ discounts, Federal Court finds

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Sir Keir Starmer is holding onto his job – but only just. Dozens of Labour MPs have this week called on the UK’s PM to quit as party leader, but just as many have insisted he should stay – and that leaves Britain in a big old political mess.

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Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM

UK continues its slide as Labour leadership saga drags on

Anthony Albanese warns British Labour against ousting Keir Starmer amid leadership crisis

After this ‘WTF moment’, Keir Starmer’s fate is out of his hands

Commentary by Greg Sheridan: Keir Starmer’s leadership in crisis after Labour election disaster, fuelling fears for Britain’s future

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Former New South Wales Police Commissioner Karen Webb will lead a review of child protection in the Northern Territory, following the alleged abduction and murder of Kumanjayi Little Baby. Plus, Ivan Cleary quits the Panthers and Triguboff issues a warning on tax changes.

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Former NSW police commissioner Karen Webb to lead NT child protection review

Four-time premiership-winning coach Ivan Cleary to leave Penrith Panthers

Property developer Harry Triguboff slams tax changes as ‘very bad’ for Australia

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