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Do investment tax breaks work? A new study finds the evidence is ‘mixed at best’

Business investment is an important contributor to overall economic growth, and has been sluggish in recent years.

Victorian man charged over alleged antisemitic calls to political organisation

The AFP alleges the man called the Canberra office of a political organisation twice on 21 January 2025, making antisemitic and abusive statements.

Albanese pumps $1.7B into hospitals ahead of election showdown

This move brings the Commonwealth’s total contribution to state-run hospitals to a record $33.91 billion in 2025-26, marking a 12 per cent increase.

Trump’s Gaza takeover plan: Visionary solution or reckless gamble?

The new plan signals a radical departure from decades of US foreign policy, which has traditionally supported a two-state solution.

Rare, almost mythical Australian tree kangaroos can finally be studied, thanks to new tech

Tree kangaroos are found only in the tropical rainforests of Australia and New Guinea.

USA deports 205 Indian illegal status migrants amid immigration crackdown

As per reports the C-17 plane took off from San Antonio, Texas, bound for Sri Guru Ram Das Jee International Airport in Amritsar, Punjab, marking the beginning of a new phase in US deportation policies.

Musk-backed Trump shutdown leaves USAID staff locked out

The move follows Musk’s comments on X Spaces, where he claimed that USAID was beyond saving.

Melbourne man jailed for seven years over drugs and illegal firearm

The man, allegedly linked to an outlaw motorcycle gang, was charged with and later pleaded guilty to five offences.

Do big tech companies have a ‘duty of care’ for users?

The digital duty of care would put the onus on tech companies to proactively address a range of specific harms on their platforms, such as child sexual exploitation and attacks based on gender, race or religion.

Trump hits pause on Mexico and Canada tariffs as trade war fears loom

The move, announced after what Trump described as a “very friendly conversation” with Sheinbaum, comes as uncertainty grips global markets, with tariffs on Canada and China still set to take effect on Tuesday.

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‘I didn’t come here to wipe bums’: Indian-origin candidate challenges South Australian Premier over demeaning remarks

“To reduce migrants to people who exist solely to ‘wipe bums’ is offensive and beneath the office of Premier.”

After 75 years with Indian family, Sir Bradman’s 1947-48 cap sells for record $460,000

The cap’s journey from a Mumbai family home to an Australian auction house also underscores the lasting cricketing bond between India and Australia.

Truck driver Sukhdeep Singh in ICE custody after Indiana crash kills 64-year-old man

Sukhdeep Singh’s Indiana driving history shows five citations since 2022, including speeding and insurance violations, raising questions about how he obtained his commercial licence.
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