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Leaders on charm offensive but punters aren't buying it

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are on the offensive for the election but punters aren't buying what's on offer.

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Leaders eyeball each other as campaign kicks off

The election campaign is finally official - and Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are wasting no time telling voters why they should vote for their parties.

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Election call coming with Labor to distract from Dutton

The prime minister will set the election date "pretty imminently" as parliament wraps up for the last time before voters cast their ballots.

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Cheaper power bills pledge as Dutton spurs gas supply

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's budget reply has outlined an alternative vision to drive down energy costs and ease pressure on household budgets.

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Battle lines drawn over tax cuts as election looms

Universal $5 a week tax cuts are being raced through parliament as debate around cost of living intensifies ahead of the federal election.

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Sliding inflation builds hopes of interest rate cut

Another interest rate cut is firmly on the table with analysts expecting the Reserve Bank to seriously consider the move on the back of fresh inflation data.

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Budget fundamentals smashed as storms cloud outlook

Australia's federal budget is forecast to eclipse $1 trillion in debt for the first time in 2025/26, as global challenges threaten the nation's coffers.

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Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget

All taxpayers will get two rounds of cuts but only starting from July 2026, as Treasurer Jim Chalmers makes the case for a second Labor term.

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Rental reforms to help keep young staff in pricey homes

The difficulty of businesses finding young labour has been highlighted as tenant-empowering reforms are due to hit Australia's least-affordable housing market.

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'Optimism' in budget as Australia seen turning a corner

The cost of living will be centre stage in the government's budget as many continue to do it tough, but a cabinet minister says there is reason to have hope.

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Roles for parents and schools in reducing harms of porn

Parents are being encouraged to start conversations about pornography with their children early to help reduce the impact of accidental consumption.

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Mass letter urges arts minister to act over Venice snub

Protests against the dumping of Australia's art team for the Venice Biennale continue, with hundreds of artists and curators demanding government action.

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Labor's energy bill relief labelled 'band-aid solution'

Australia should divert its uncontracted gas back to the domestic market in the face of supply issues and soaring costs for households, advocates say.

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Consultants in firing line amid public servant stoush

The coalition wants to slash public servant numbers but Labor says the alternative is costly consultants, as both sides lavish voters with cost-of-living help.

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Budget week to bring inflation, cost-of-living news

The Albanese government will look to further ease cost-of-living pressures without adding to inflation when it delivers its fourth budget.

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Public service jobs on line as poll battlelines form

The coalition has doubled down on plans to axe public service jobs if elected as the prime minister goes into bat for Australians working from home.

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'Hip pocket help' on its way in pre-election sweetener

Australians will receive more energy bill relief in the federal budget but the Liberals argue it's only needed because Labor has allowed costs to blow out.

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Caslick's prints all over Reds' tight Brumbies defeat

Rugby sevens convert Charlotte Caslick started for the first time as the Queensland Reds held off the fast-finishing ACT Brumbies 26-22 in Canberra.

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Suburbs turn back on coalition over work-from-home ban

Mortgage-belt electorates have shifted towards Labor after the coalition pledged to force public servants back to the office.

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Molly Ticehurst's alleged killer mentally assessed

Several family members of slain childcare educator Molly Ticehurst have gathered in a country court to watch her accused murderer's case.

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Walsh backed to respond for Broncos after shocker

Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh was way off the mark against Canberra but his teammates say he has taken an honest look at himself and is set to bounce back.

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Brumbies wary of backlash from McKellar's Waratahs

The Brumbies are bracing for a bounce-back performance from the NSW Waratahs in this weekend's Super Rugby Pacific derby in Sydney.

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Shoppers and treasurer try to stretch budget dollar

Checkout price pain is acknowledged by the treasurer as he prepares the federal budget with research showing grocery spend at a record high.

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Why Stuart picked Nicholson in two-try Raiders debut

A double against high-flying Brisbane and high praise from coach Ricky Stuart ... Matty Nicholson couldn't have dreamed of a better start to life in the NRL.

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Debut double for Nicholson as Raiders outmuscle Broncos

New recruits Matty Nicholson and Savelio Tamale starred for the Raiders in a 32-22 upset over Brisbane in Canberra.

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