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Reserve Bank raises interest rate 25 basis points, here’s what it means for your mortgage

In case banks decide to pass on in full, the interest rate rise will increase the repayments by $65 a month on a $500,000 mortgage, and double that on a million-dollar loan.

Morrison promises cheaper medicines as cost-of-living pressure grows

In the recent budget the Coalition invested over $525 million to make medicines more affordable for 2.4 million Australians by lowering the PBS Safety Net threshold from 1 July 2022, benefiting concession card holders and general patients. 

RBA to raise cash rate within week amid inflation rate increase to 5.1 per cent 

The rise in the cash rate will force banks to raise borrowing costs for households and businesses.

Public warning issued on making payments outside of building contract terms

Home owners in Queensland are urged to seek legal advice before making payments that fall outside the terms of a fixed price building contract under the guise of ‘contract variations’.

Taxi driver dies of drug overdose in Sydney’s popular park 

A taxi driver’s body has been discovered in Sydney's Centennial Park. According to police, the 34-year-old man had cardiac arrest after overdosing on a white...

Morrison promises ‘No Tax Hike’ to counter Labor’s scare campaign

Morrison government's commitment provides certainty to millions of workers, retirees and to every small business in Australia.

India has ‘no say’ in Australia India Institute’s decision-making, MEA

Indian government's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson has responded to the alleged interference by the Indian High Commission in Australia India Institute’s (AII)...

Indian trick shot sensation from Kashmir kicks his way to glory

Shah Huzaib is looking forward to greater exposure and wants to travel across India showcasing his unique talent.

Outrage over giant Nazi symbol on Melbourne football field

Victoria has started the legal process to ban the public display of Nazi symbols.

International arrival rules changed in South Australia, Here’ details

These changes made to the Arrivals Associated Direction for South Australia are effective from 18 April 2022.

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Pakistani international student assaulted, allegedly racially abused in attack caught on camera outside Melbourne 7-Eleven

Mr Cheema* said the attackers made racist remarks during the assault, including telling him to “go back to your f*** country.”

Record $540,000 fine over alleged ‘modern slavery’ migrant labour racket in NSW

Investigators reported that some migrant workers were living in squalid conditions described as akin to modern slavery.

International student drowns at Sydney beach while testing new diving mask

Fangqi Peng, 30, was at the popular eastern suburbs beach on Sunday afternoon with three friends who were collecting sea snails along the shoreline.
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