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Albanese to abolish 500 “nuisance” import tariffs, businesses and consumers to benefit

“After successive trade agreements, most goods are now imported duty-free."

Supermarket giant Woolworths CEO resigns amidst massive $781 million loss

The company said Amanda Bardwell, head of loyalty and e-commerce, will replace him as chief executive in September.

One million long-term arrivals entered Australia in 2023, is that sustainable?

"This is placing immense pressure on housing and our critical infrastructure and has not solved our worker shortage crisis.”

Australia is welcoming more migrants but they lack the skills to build more houses

About 32% of Australian workers were foreign born, but only about 24% of workers in building and construction were born overseas.

Why Australian workers’ true cost of living has climbed far faster than we’ve been told

While the consumer price index increased 5.4% in the year to September, the living cost index for households headed by wage earners climbed 9%.

Australia’s population reaches 27 million amidst high inflation and cost of living crisis

This increased migration is largely driven by workers filling labour gaps and the return of international students.

Prime Minister Albanese Calls for Fair Pricing as Supermarkets Report Record Profits Amid Rising Grocery Costs

The major chains need to pass on cost reductions on grocery items to their customers.

3 ways to soften the blow of cost-of-living crisis

While rising interest rates might make your mortgage climb, it also means high interest on your savings.

Are we in per capita recession despite GDP ‘steady in the face of pressure’

In the three months to June Australia’s household saving ratio plummeted to 3.2%, its lowest rate in 15 years.

Struggling to Fit Your Budget? Here are ways to ease the squeeze

Make sure you match the frequency of these so you are working out your budget over a week, or a fortnight, or a month.

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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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