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Albanese says he has ‘no sympathy’ for Dezi Freeman, concedes fuel crisis may deepen

While conceding that government measures—such as a fuel excise cut—would not fully offset rising costs, he insisted they would provide some relief.

Migration wave propels Melbourne toward becoming Australia’s biggest city as population skyrockets

Key source countries include New Zealand, the United Kingdom and China, while Australians are increasingly returning from destinations such as Indonesia and Japan.

Konstas cut, Maxwell gone: Selectors swing axe as Cricket Australia makes brutal contract call

Perhaps the most surprising omission is fast bowler Jhye Richardson, who returned to the Test side during the summer after a long injury lay-off

Indian refined diesel helps steady Australia’s fuel supply as regional markets tighten

About 1 million metric tonnes of diesel moved from India to Southeast Asia and Australia in March

Tax relief, easier loans: Chalmers unveils emergency support for businesses under fuel pressure

“These could include more generous payment plans, remission of interest and penalties, and also support in various [pay as you go] instalments where there’s been a downturn in taxable income,”

The Fair Work Commission has abolished junior rates of pay for most over 18s. It’s a positive step

It will boost employment prospects for this younger group, making them more competitive for available jobs.

Albanese government opens $40 million grant for multicultural community infrastructure

Eligible projects include community hubs and centres, museums, libraries and art spaces, meeting and conference facilities, performance spaces and sporting areas.

National cabinet backs fuel excise on petrol and diesel will be cut in half as prices hammer households

The cut will reduce the excise from 52.6 cents a litre to about 26.3 cents a litre, with the change due to take effect from Wednesday.

Why do men sexually harass women at work? Science offers two explanations, but only one of them holds up

These behaviours are called “gender harassment” –which is the most common form of sexual harassment.

Waqas Haider charged with murder over alleged ‘intentional’ head-on crash on Monaro Highway

The charges include murder, two counts of predatory driving, two counts of dangerous driving, dangerous driving occasioning death, and failing to stop and assist after a fatal crash.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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