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Tough anti-trolling laws on card to protect children and women from cyber bullies: PM Morrison

“Our plan will ensure parents can protect their kids online with strong parental controls, help to prevent harm by raising awareness in every school and improve our support for those harmed online."

Albanese promises small deposits, a smaller mortgage and smaller mortgage repayments through ‘Help to Buy’ program

The homebuyer will need to have a deposit of 2 per cent and qualify for a standard home loan with a participating lender to finance the remainder of the purchase.

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. 

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.

Tasmanian Premier resigns citing family reasons

Mr Gutwein would remain Premier until the Liberal Party elected his replacement later this week.

Historic India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement-“IndAus ECTA’ inked, here’ details

Indian International Students visa will be extended from two to three years post-study in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and information and communications technology (ICT) sectors and 1000/year working holiday visas will be granted.

“War is terrible but let’s focus on Indo-Pacific”: PM Morrison, Indian PM Modi review ties, share vision to advance relations in virtual summit

While we are obviously distressed at the terrible situation in Europe, our focus, of course, is always very much on what is occurring in the Indo-Pacific and ensuring that those events could never occur here in the Indo-Pacific."

Peter Malinauskas sworn in as South Australia’s 47th Premier

Premier Malinauskas is yet to reveal other members of his cabinet, though most who served on his front bench during opposition are expected to retain their roles.

Modi- Morrison virtual summit to be held on Monday 21 March

This virtual summit will lay the way forward on new initiatives and enhanced cooperation in a diverse range of sectors between India and Australia.

Early interest rate rise a certainty amid rapidly evolving inflation

Economists expect annual inflation could reach as high as five per cent compared with 3.5 per cent now.

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Premier Allan confronted by angry residents while door-knocking in her own electorate

One local told 7News they “pretty much closed the door in her face”, while another reportedly described the early campaigning as smelling like “desperation”.

Perth man jailed for 10 years after smuggling cocaine hidden in curry packets

The man received a non-parole period of six years and six months after pleading guilty to multiple offences, including conspiracy to import a commercial quantity of cocaine
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