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The prime ministers discussed regional security, upgraded trade ties, and a stable Indo-Pacific.

Health, housing, education and transport spending rise, while infrastructure is pared back, and public service roles are slashed.

Nationals walk away from 80-year-old Coalition over policy divide, citing nuclear energy, divestiture laws and regional funding priorities.

This is on top of the $5 million already supporting Pacific nations in rolling out HIV/AIDS prevention campaigns and public health education initiatives.

Cameron Adams and Lisa Miller plan to give most of it away most of their fortune to protect the environment.

The RBA Board said inflation had ‘fallen substantially’ from its 2022 peak, with higher interest rates helping bring demand and supply into better alignment.

Most MPs use a Bible during the process, but Albanese, who identifies as Catholic, chose to make a secular affirmation.

This comes as Australia is expected to face a potential gas shortage and may need to import gas within the next two years.

Key points of contention were policies like support for civilian nuclear energy, supermarket divestiture laws, and a $20 billion regional Future Fund.

As per data, 600 officers logged 43,000 hours; four individuals charged, six investigations still ongoing.

Victoria’s state budget will record the first operating surplus since COVID-19, but net debt remains a burden that Victorians will be paying for years to come.

Senator Alex Antic said the Liberal Party needs to move to the right.

‘Productivity growth isn’t about working harder. And it’s not just about having more stuff. It means making the most of what we have,’ said PC chair.

Minister Tanya Plibersek said cyber officials are responding swiftly.

Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has demanded clarity on exemptions, questioning why some MPs will be exempt.

Pets now allowed in rentals unless refused on valid grounds; landlords face penalties for false evictions under strict new evidence rules.

The Nationals and Liberals continue coalition talks, with the 2050 net zero emissions target emerging as a major sticking point in the negotiations.

After arriving on tourist visas, they targeted mostly elderly Chinese women, reaping over $100,000 in just 3 weeks.