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It's been revealed the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to evacuate the Lodge last night due to a bomb threat linked to performances by a classical Chinese dance and music group which is banned in China.  

The Shen Yung group - which has been linked to the Falun Gong spiritual movement - is due to hold several concerts in Australia over the coming months.

But a newspaper linked to Falun Gong has reported that organisers have been sent threatening emails demanding that the shows be cancelled.

The ABC has now confirmed that an email was sent to a supporter falsely claiming that explosives had been placed around the prime minister's residence, and that they would be detonated if the performances by Shen Yung proceeded.

The New South Wales Premier Chris Minns says anyone involved in gang crime across the state 'will have the book thrown at them', as police question two men arrested over the alleged kidnapping of Sydney grandfather Chris Baghsarian.

Yesterday, police discovered what they believe to be Mr Baghsarian's body in Sydney's north west.

Detectives say they believe the intended target was actually a relative of an alleged gangland figure.

Australian mortgage borrowers are being warned to brace for more interest rate rises this year, with inflation remaining stubbornly high.

January figures show prices rose 0.4 per cent in the month and 3.8 per cent annually - slightly higher than analysts expectations.