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‘A Labor win is precious’: PM dismisses worsening poll
Labor is still on track to form government at the next election, the prime minister says, despite more voters expecting the coalition will win. The latest Newspoll revealed 53 per …
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MND advocate Neale Daniher named Australian of the Year
Motor neurone disease may have “robbed” Neale Daniher of many things, but it also gave him a renewed resolve to fight for others battling the condition. The AFL legend and …
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Australia likely to steer clear of Trump tariffs: Wong
Confidence is high that Australia will be able to avoid tough trade sanctions under the second Trump administration, the foreign minister says, following talks with the new US Secretary of …
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Social media ban passes the test for school principals
A ban on children using social media has the backing of primary school principals who are calling for tech giants to take more responsibility overseeing access to their platforms. The …
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HECS cut to help fix ‘intergenerational unfairness’: PM
Cutting the HECS debts of millions of university students will address the financial inequality experienced by younger Australians, the prime minister says. The federal government proposes to slash 20 per …
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Generation dread: Aussies unprepared for money shocks
Less than a quarter of Australians are satisfied with their financial position, with younger generations increasingly relying on grandparents for support. Research conducted by investment group MLC found 70 per …
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Advice on negative gearing ‘not out of the ordinary’
Treasury modelling on the impact of changes to negative gearing was passed on due to the issue being “contentious”. The government has no plans to adjust negative gearing, Treasurer Jim …
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Treasurer confident of firming up ties on China trip, amid worries
The first visit by a federal treasurer to China in seven years will help to stabilise ties with Australia’s largest trading partner, Jim Chalmers says. Dr Chalmers is set to …
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Mums and dads to get super on their parental leave
New mums and dads are set to receive a superannuation boost on top of government-funded paid parental leave. Laws locking in 12 per cent super payments while parents use up …
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Economic relief, veteran health to dominate parliament
Concerns over the rising cost of living and a slowing economy will be front and centre when federal politicians return to Parliament House for the upcoming sitting fortnight. Figures have …