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Inflation rate eases to two-year low in welcome sign

Australian mortgage holders can rest easy heading into the first cash rate call of the year following convincing progress on inflation. Yet even with softer set of consumer price data …

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Aussies back tax changes but opponents want more info

Treasury officials will be asked to explain how changes to tax cuts won’t spike already high inflation as voters indicate support for Labor’s new plan. Nearly three in five voters …

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Adelaide man, Vasilis Vergulis, proclaims innocence in face of murder and attempted murder charges

In a recent court appearance, Vasilis Vergulis firmly declared his innocence against charges of murdering his wife and attempting to murder his daughter in their Campbelltown home last July. The …

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Vic Alhadeff OAM recognised in the 2024 Australia Day Honours list

The 2024 Australia Day Honours list recognises and celebrates 1,042 Australians, including awards in the Order of Australia (General and Military Divisions), meritorious awards and recognition for distinguished and conspicuous …

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Warning amid falling student visa approval numbers

Australia has reduced the number of student visa approvals in a bid to stop rorting of the international education system. Approval rates dropped by 40 per cent in January compared …

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‘Threat’ of rivalry can be enough to lower airfares

Airline passengers typically pay half the amount for a ticket serviced by three carriers than if the route is flown by just one. A federal task force has revealed a …

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Treasurer ‘not considering’ changes to negative gearing

Australians have been assured there will be no more tax tinkering following a controversial rework of the stage three cuts. With the Labor government gearing up to take its rejigged …

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GPs in ‘most parlous state’ since birth of Medicare

GP clinics are facing the most uncertainty since the beginning of Medicare, Health Minister Mark Butler has declared, ahead of the scheme’s 40th anniversary. Mr Butler has called for more …

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Stance toughens on extremism as police thwart neo-Nazis

Laws against incitement should be tested in court in order to stop extremist groups flaunting their racist ideology, the Nationals leader says as police tackle a far-right group on the …

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Inflation numbers key drawcard in data-packed week

Inflation numbers for the final three months of 2023 will set the scene for this year’s first cash rate call. The December quarter consumer price index is expected to come …

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