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$3 billion for ‘targeted and temporary’ relief on Power bills: Is it enough?

In a statement, PM Albanese said the average family would be $230 worse off next year without the government’s energy price relief plan.

Are tourism souvenirs valuable cultural artefacts?

Tourists spend around one-third of their travel budget on retail purchases.

Hold the celebrations — the budget’s supposed focus on women is no game-changer

Elizabeth Hill, University of Sydney One of the major planks of the budget was a pitch to women. This included an 80-plus page women’s budget statement...

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Melbourne family shattered by loss of 16-year-old son, calls for better pedestrian protection

Chris Rua Antony died in hospital on February 20, a week after he was struck by a car while walking home from school along Pound Road in Narre Warren South.

Gaza’s endless War: Proxies, misinformation, and the civilians caught in between

Many senior Hamas leaders have lived for years in luxury abroad, in places such as Qatar and elsewhere, far removed from the consequences of the war they help direct.

Albanese and ministers join Ramadan celebrations, encouraging wider community participation

Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek described Ramadan nights in Lakemba as one of Sydney’s great traditions, pointing to the bustling streets and strong sense of community.
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