Leader of the Opposition Peter Dutton revealed he had written to the Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in November 2023, urging a National Cabinet meeting to tackle the issue, only to be rebuffed.

Once finished by 2030, the upgrades will provide 11 million homes and businesses with access to speeds of up to 1GB per second, significantly outpacing the current average speed of 76.64 Mbps.

The government’s housing package aims to unlock 1,367 new homes across the state, with funding allocated to essential infrastructure projects such as water, power, and roads.

As the clock ticks down to the election, the battle lines have been drawn, and both leaders are rallying their bases for a critical year in Australian politics.

"Labor has given up solving the cost of living crisis. All they have is nasty personal smears against Peter Dutton and his family."

Prime Minister Albanese thanked those who sacrifice their Christmas to serve others, including medical workers, emergency personnel, charity staff, hospitality workers, and Defence Force members.

The visit of the two ministers underscored the shared values of support and perseverance, which are central to both the Indian and Greek communities, and a cornerstone of Australian philosophy.

The Australian dollar plummeted despite the fact that the Federal Reserve has recently cut rates three times.

Anthony Albanese’s net approval slumped six points in Essential since November to -11, with 50% disapproving and 39% approving.

Legislation introduced in January 2024 prohibits the display of symbols linked to terrorist organisations, including the Hizballah flag.