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Australia and EU to Restart Free Trade Agreement Negotiations

Australia and the European Union are poised to restart negotiations for a free trade agreement, aiming to counter protectionism and boost economic growth; Trade Minister Don Farrell will meet his EU counterpart to discuss improved market access for Australian agricultural exports, including beef, la...

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EU Proposes Security Pact with Australia

During a meeting in Rome, the European Union proposed a security pact to Australia, focusing on defense and security cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed cautious optimism, indicating potential future discussions and cooperation, including possible military exercises. Th...

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Australia Pledges More Tanks to Ukraine, Explores Closer EU Ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese promised Ukraine more tanks and discussed closer defense and trade agreements with the European Union during meetings on the sidelines of Pope Leo XIV's inauguration in Rome on Sunday.

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Victoria's Budget: $1 Billion Surplus Cut to Fund Cost-of-Living Relief

The Victorian government will record a $600 million operating surplus in 2025-26, $1 billion less than forecast, to fund cost-of-living relief including free public transport for under-18s and free weekend transport for seniors, with no new taxes planned and several thousand public sector jobs to be...

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NSW Legislates Gen Z Seats on Arts Boards

NSW will be the first state to require cultural institutions like the Sydney Opera House to include a Gen Z board member (aged 18-28) by October, aiming to increase youth engagement and leadership in the arts sector, addressing concerns about age diversity.

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Australian Superannuation Faces Rising Costs, Recommends Mergers

Rising costs, cyberattacks, and lawsuits over delayed insurance claims are impacting Australia's $4.2 trillion superannuation sector; KPMG suggests mergers as a solution, with mega funds growing and not-for-profit industry funds now holding 40% of the market.

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RBA Expected to Cut Cash Rate to 3.85% on Tuesday

The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to cut the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85% on Tuesday, easing pressure on indebted households and potentially boosting business investment, despite some economists predicting no change or a larger cut.

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Australian Home Battery Boom Driven by Government Subsidies

Australia is experiencing a surge in home battery inquiries following the federal government's announcement of a $2.3 billion subsidy program covering 30 percent of purchase and installation costs, aiming to address grid strain from excess daytime solar energy and reduce consumer power bills.

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NSW School Building Unit Inquiry Uncovers Budget Issues, Allegations of Favoritism

An Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry into the NSW Education Department's school building unit uncovered unsustainable budget practices, a surge in contractor spending exceeding $344 million from 2017-2024 under Anthony Manning's leadership, and allegations of favoritism in awarding c...

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Sydney Rail Upgrade: \$266 Million Overbudget, Punctuality Suffers

Sydney's rail network upgrade, a decade-long project costing over \$5 billion, has experienced a \$266 million cost overrun, yet only 80-84% of peak-hour trains ran on time in March and April, falling short of the 92% target, impacting commuters.

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Australia's 1.2 Million Home Target Deemed Unrealistic Amidst Construction Crisis

Australia faces an insurmountable housing crisis as an economist claims the government's plan to build 1.2 million homes in five years is impossible due to record-high construction company insolvencies (up 24 percent in 2025), high construction costs, and unfettered immigration, with the best year f...

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RBA Poised for Rate Cut Despite Trade War Easing

A majority of economists surveyed expect the Reserve Bank of Australia to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, despite positive developments in the US-China trade war, with the market now predicting three rate cuts by year's end.

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