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Dutton to cut permanent migrant and international student numbers, hike visa fees

Dutton criticised the Government’s migration targets, warning the arrival of 1.8 million new migrants over five years was worsening the housing shortage, especially in capital cities.

Toothless policy? Greens pitch dental in Medicare with oversized gimmicks and shaky maths

With rising living costs, a housing crunch, and healthcare systems under strain, many are questioning whether the Greens are serious about governance

Albanese tells western Sydney kids to dream big as Labor eyes Fowler comeback

Albanese announced a $120 million commitment for new birthing facilities at the planned Rouse Hill Hospital

Dutton’s one-word pitch: unaffordable housing, dashed aspirations, and pressure at the bowser

Western Sydney's significance in the upcoming May 3 federal election cannot be overstated, with the region housing 14 key federal seats.

‘Do not take this sign’: Election campaign heats up as Liberals hit back at Teal candidate

It is reported that more than 200 of these new signs have now been put up across Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, and Camberwell, making the Liberal message impossible to miss.

Dutton signals potential funding cuts to ABC as Coalition targets ‘wasteful’ spending

While he did not commit to specific cuts, he indicated funding should be directed toward “rewarding excellence” and eliminating waste.

Coalition’s housing reform plan targets APRA to tackle home ownership crisis

Dutton also proposes changes to LMI-backed loans, stating that Australians without financial support from family face unjustly higher borrowing costs.

Albanese pitches pay hike as vote bait in Victorian hostile territory as Greens and Liberals close in

While this is not a binding policy, Labor plans to submit a recommendation to the Fair Work Commission advocating for an "economically sustainable real wage increase"

Coalition pledges $10M for weather radar to protect flood-hit Queensland communities

"The Albanese Government could have acted at any time over the last three years, but they have been busy focusing on harvesting Greens votes"

Albanese slams Dutton’s ‘delulu’ economics, touts Labor’s long-term plan

PM Albanese criticised the Coalition’s proposal to halve the fuel excise for 12 months, arguing it was a short-term fix rather than a structural economic change.

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Foreign Minister Penny Wong congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister Balen Shah

PM Balen Shah, 35, assumed office following a decisive victory in Nepal’s first national election since last year’s youth-led protests.

Leaders celebrate Sangam’s service to Fiji, marking 100 years of Indo-Fijian cultural and educational impact

Founded in 1926, Then India Sanmarga Ikya Sangam has grown into one of the country’s largest community organisations, managing a network of schools and early childhood centres.

Federal funding boost for Royal Children’s Hospital as Good Friday Appeal marks 95 years

The latest commitment adds to $6 million already provided by the federal government to the appeal, which supports treatment, research and training at the hospital.
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