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Inflation eases into Reserve Bank’s target as Chalmers touts Labor’s economic management

Inflation has fallen within the Reserve Bank’s target range for the first time since 2021.

Coalition pledges $6 billion boost to Pacific infrastructure funding if elected

Australia’s efforts to present itself as a reliable and transparent alternative are seen as central to its regional foreign policy.

Albanese congratulates Carney, pro-khalistan Jagmeet Singh loses seat in Canada elections

Singh's party failed to meet the 12-seat threshold to maintain official party status in the House of Commons, securing just a handful of wins nationwide.

Australian unions funnel half a billion dollars into political causes, new report claims

According to the report, Australia’s largest unions now control more than $1.8 billion in assets and generate over $800 million in annual income.

Dutton says “quiet Australians” could still deliver a shock election result. Will the silent majority decide this election?

Almost 2.5 million Australians have already cast early votes, but with millions still to vote on Saturday, both sides are ramping up efforts to secure last-minute support.

Labor pledges $20 million for women’s and children’s trauma recovery centre on the Central Coast

The model will combine crisis care with ongoing services such as counselling, legal assistance, financial advice

Australia’s first National Training Centre in New Energy Skills to open in Melbourne West

Nearly 8,500 apprentices have already signed up under the program, and the government expects these numbers to grow further with the new investment.

Peter Dutton urges supporters to ignore ‘hate media’ as election campaign enters final stretch

Liberal leader singled out ABC and The Guardian as examples of media outlets he said were campaigning against the coalition.

Undecided voters deliver final debate win to Albanese in blow to Dutton’s campaign

However, the exchanges soon became less conventional as rapid-fire questions challenged both leaders on unexpected topics.

Albanese pledges $25 million for schools teaching 84 languages, including Hindi, across Australia

A dedicated $5 million will be allocated to a specialist Asian languages stream, encouraging students to pursue fluency in languages such as Mandarin, Hindi, and Japanese

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Victorian Government launches “Easy Electric SEC” to cut household power bills

The “Easy Electric SEC” platform, available from today, is described as a one-stop-shop offering free, simplified advice for households considering electrification upgrades.

Senator Wong signals new era in Quad cooperation ahead of Indian PM Modi’s Australia visit

“India and Australia will continue to work for a free, open, secure and prosperous Indo-Pacific.”

Auction sales are sliding, banks are tightening loans. But is the budget really the only factor?

Auction clearance rates – the percentage of listed properties successfully sold at auction – fell the week after budget.
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