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PM strikes deal with Singapore


Magellan shareholders back Barrenjoey merger


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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying. 
The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall
The federal government starts treating the fuel issue as a national security crisis
Bendigo Bank cuts staff, as it inks some big artificial intelligence deals
And how accurate are Google’s AI responses? 

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Friday 10 April 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joins world leaders in calling for an end to Israel&rsquo;s attacks on Lebanon, as the Middle East ceasefire shows signs of fraying.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The local property market under the spotlight as clearance rates fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government starts treating the fuel issue as a national security crisis</li>
<li aria-level="1">Bendigo Bank cuts staff, as it inks some big artificial intelligence deals</li>
<li aria-level="1">And how accurate are Google&rsquo;s AI responses?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
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Albanese joins throng critical of Israel, US as ceasefire teeters

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