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Biden’s ‘President Putin’ gaffe with Zelensky, unfortunate: Albanese
A gaffe by US President Joe Biden, who called Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy “President Putin”, was “unfortunate”, Anthony Albanese says. Mr Biden made the slip while introducing the Ukrainian president at …
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Coalition plan to break up price-gouging supermarkets
Major supermarkets would be broken up if found to be repeatedly price-gouging consumers, under a coalition proposal. Divestiture powers would be introduced as a method of last resort to address …
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NDIS reform delays to ‘burn $1 billion’ taxpayer funds
Federal crossbenchers are being urged to “thrash out” a deal to pass reforms to the NDIS to save taxpayers from a $1 billion bill the delays will cause. The federal …
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Vic electorate abolished, while WA gains federal seat
A federal Labor MP risks losing her seat after the electoral commission proposed abolishing a Victorian electorate, while a new seat will be established in Western Australia dedicated to a …
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More delays for stranded Australians in New Caledonia
Australians looking to come home from riot-hit New Caledonia may be forced to wait for further evacuation flights from the Pacific territory. The federal government had been working with French …
Power to the people: budget focuses on cost of living
Key points – Second-straight budget surplus of $9.3 billion – $300 energy rebate from July, aimed at alleviating power bill pressures.– Prescription medication costs to be capped at $31.60 …
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Promoting misogyny online is not free speech: Albanese
A government campaign to crack down on misogynistic content online to reduce levels of violence against women is not limiting free speech, the prime minister says. Following a national cabinet …
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Elective surgery wait times longest on record
Patients are now waiting almost twice as long as they were 20 years ago for elective surgery, a damning report card on public hospitals has revealed. Wait times for elective …
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Voters set date to elect Scott Morrison’s replacement
Voters in the Sydney seat of Cook will head to the polls on April 13 in a by-election to choose a replacement in parliament for Scott Morrison. The by-election was …
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Dumpster diving on the rise due to rising grocery costs
Rising prices at checkouts have forced a growing number of Australians to resort to dumpster diving, an inquiry has heard, while supermarkets are accused of wasting food. A Senate probe …