Reforms aimed at better protecting young children from predators will be fast-tracked.

The P-M is standing-by his call to recognise a Palestinian state, despite the U-S expressing its "disgust"

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Taylor Swift has been spotted out celebrating.

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US and Russian President prepare for talks in Alaska

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hosts the Ukrainian President at Downing Street

US Ambassador to Israel hits out at Australia's decision to recognise Palestine

And the AFL promises a price freeze on the first three weeks of finals

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Australia's unemployment rate drops in July

The PM facing criticism over his decision to recognise Palestine as a state

The line up for this year's Harvest Rock festival has been announced

And we reveal the best time to drink your morning coffee

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This week on The Real Story - The Albanese government reveals its intention to recognise Palestinian statehood, following in the footsteps of France, Canada and the U.K. So what does this mean politically and will it make any difference to settling the conflict between Israel and Hamas? Former Labor advisor Darrin Barnett weighs in with his thoughts.

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Donald Trump indicates he'd push for additional meetings "almost immediately" if talks with the Russian President go well on Friday

Victorian man arrested at Sydney airport ordered to stay away from all airports

Political fallout continues following decision to recognise a Palestinian state

And rates of cybercrime soar

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Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Describing The Move As "Meaningless".

Aussie Pay Packets Grow 3.4% In Year To June.

Homeless Man Faces Court Over Grissly Double Murder In Melbourne.

And Beyonce Adds More Silverware To Her Trophy Cabinet

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RBA delivers relief for Aussie households with interest rate cut, but warns forecast productivity gains have been revised down

Australia joins call for Israel to allow aid into Gaza

Arrests made as part of crime crackdown in Washington DC

And Taylor Swift fans still in a spin after yesterday's 12th album reveal

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The Reserve Bank has cut interest rates for a third time this year.

Senior Coalition M-Ps have decided to formally oppose Australia's decision to recognise the state of Palestine.

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It's Tay Tay day with Taylor Swift anouncing a new album.

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