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Bill payers kept in dark on gas plan energy saving
Households won’t be given an estimate to how much they would save on their power bills under a coalition plan to force energy exporters to set aside gas for the …
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Albanese set to fire starter’s gun on federal election
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is poised to call the federal election, possibly within hours. While a date has not been confirmed for when Mr Albanese will visit the governor-general to …
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Winners and losers from the federal budget revealed
Taxpayers and students are the big winners from Jim Chalmers’s fourth budget, while supermarkets and some bosses have come up short. FEDERAL BUDGET WINNERS AND LOSERS WINNERS * Taxpayers: All …
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Suburbs turn back on coalition over work-from-home ban
Opposition plans to roll back work-from-home arrangements for public servants have cost the coalition support in crucial mortgage-belt seats. Polling by YouGov, provided to AAP, shows Labor gaining ground on …
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Australian media laws to stay despite US tech giant threat
Laws targeting social media companies in Australia will remain in place despite US tech giants pressuring President Donald Trump to take retaliatory action. Moves by the federal government to force …
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Response to cyclone lands a blow for PM in fresh poll
The Prime Minister’s handling of Tropical Cyclone Alfred has seen him draw level with Peter Dutton for voter satisfaction for the first time in a year. The latest YouGov polling, …
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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 …