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Coles Supermarket Pledges to Cut Prices for 300 Grocery Items
The move comes after Woolworths pledged to cut prices for 400 items in May.
Queensland Pushes to Double Value of Tourism Sector to $84 Billion in 20 Years
Six pillars will drive Queensland’s tourism revamp, including 45 new ecotourism projects by 2045 focused on nature, sustainability and agritourism.
Natural Disasters Deal $2.2 Billion Blow to Australian Economy so Far This Year
Natural disasters hit retail and spending, with losses set to weigh on March quarter figures due out June 4.
Queensland Vows to Shield Reef from UNESCO ‘In Danger’ Listing
UNESCO warns the reef risks being listed as ‘in danger’ unless the Queensland and federal governments take urgent, drastic action.
US Defence Secretary Urges Australia to Raise Defence Spending to 3.5 Percent of GDP
Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles said the country was working with the United States on the issue.
NSW Announces Housing Expansion After Rosehill Development Setback
The number of apartments under the Sydney Fish Market redevelopment project will increase by 320 to 1,500.
Victoria Temporarily Backs Down on ‘Emergency Services’ Levy After Hundreds Protest
The levy was supposed to charge farmers an extra 100 to 200 percent.
Hume Supports Ley Despite Feeling ‘Hurt Personally and Professionally’
The former Shadow Finance Minister pledges party unity after being left off the frontbench in Sussan Ley’s reshuffle.
Australia’s Largest Council Cuts Nearly $500 Million in Spending, Pledges to Lower Rates
‘Our council is committed to spending within its means, so we don’t add unnecessary costs onto residents now and into the future,’ said Mayor Adrian Schrinner.
Probe Underway After Nearly Half the Votes at 1 Polling Booth Declared Invalid
About 50 ballots at the booth of 111 people were filled out incorrectly, and locals say AEC staff were responsible.
One Nation Breaks Out of Queensland, Wins Senate Seats in WA and NSW
The conservative party capitalised on its increased nationwide popular vote, narrowly missing out on a seat in Tasmania.
Paterson Admits Politics, Not Just Merit, Drove Liberal Cabinet Selection
He addressed the exclusion of Jane Hume and Sarah Henderson from cabinet roles.
Spyware Found in Solar Panel Inverters: Is Australia at Risk With Over 1 Million Sourced From China?
Australia imports 90 percent of its solar panels, 1 million inverters, and nearly 80 percent of its electric cars from China.
Nationals Leader Must Decide: Soften on Beijing or Stand Firm on Security: Report
ACRI says David Littleproud has long tried to bridge the more security driven parts of his party against those favouring trade.
Logistical Failures Impact 20,000 Students Taking Placement Exams
The situation escalated to the point where the riot squad was called in to manage the crowd.
Defence Strategy Criticised as Hollow Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Threats
ASPI’s new report warns Labor’s defence plans risk creating a ‘paper ADF’ despite promises of generational investment.
‘We Follow Our Own Path’: Albanese Resists Sanctions on Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has provided aid for people in Gaza, but Hamas is stealing it.
Egg Prices Soar 19 Percent in a Year After Bird Flu Culls Claimed 1 Million Chickens
Millions of birds were culled in Australia in response to the outbreaks.
What’s Behind the Collapse of Australia’s 2nd Largest Private Healthcare Provider?
Rising costs and a troubled relationship with insurers have been blamed for Healthscope’s challenges.
