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RBA tipped to deliver rate cut as inflation cools and mortgage relief looms

Benign quarterly inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics – showing headline inflation at 2.1% and underlying inflation at 2.7%

Rare global alignment? Why Australia says it’s time to recognise Palestine

“This is an opportunity to isolate Hamas… and drive it out of the region once and for all.”

Biplavi Magar wins record $305k after court finds Sydney fast food boss Sher Khan sexually harassed her

“It wasn’t just to get the justice or that kind of fairytale, it was more about to make that person accountable”

Coalition and Jewish groups condemn Albanese’s plan to recognise Palestinian state at UN

"Albanese government had broken decades of bipartisan policy that tied recognition to a comprehensive peace agreement involving Israel, the Palestinians and Arab states."

Fiji’s Deputy PM Prasad warns of rising disaster costs, pushes for climate-smart fiscal strategies

He warned that the growing frequency and severity of natural disasters threaten Fiji’s people, economy, and development progress.

Marles, Wong and Conroy to advance Australia’s Blue Pacific vision through island nations’ visit

“It is a privilege to be joining Pacific Islands Forum foreign ministers in Suva, to come together to make decisions for our region”

New English test rules in Australia could make or break your visa dream— are you prepared?

The updated benchmarks affect several visa types, with score increases ranging from one to five points for certain English proficiency levels.

Victoria launches $36 billion freight plan to drive growth and cut emissions

The fund will also expand electric-charging infrastructure, improve access to low-emissions fuels, and develop new tools for industry

UniSA’s Deepa Nakmode and Prof. Sanjay Garg’s innovation could revolutionise Parkinson’s treatment

The formulation, which can be administered with a fine 22-gauge needle, minimises discomfort and removes the need for surgical implantation.

New Zealand launches two game-changing work visas — here’s what you need to know!

These changes aim to provide New Zealand businesses with reliable access to temporary overseas workers while maintaining balanced immigration policies.

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Surgeon in Australia helps operate patient in India in live robotic surgery expertise demonstration

The live procedure illustrated how tele-enabled robotic systems could, in future, support access to specialist surgical care in locations where distance and workforce shortages limit availability.

Premier Jacinta Allan moves to cut child surgery wait times with $50m health package

“I know how scary it can be to have a sick child in hospital… the endless wait until they are home safe.”

Fiji drug crisis linked to Australian gangs pushes nation toward state of emergency

A move that would grant expanded powers to police and military forces and could introduce curfews, movement restrictions and tighter controls on public expression.
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