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RBA Cuts Interest Rate to 4.1%

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the official cash rate from 4.35% to 4.1% today, a move major banks will fully pass on, impacting mortgage repayments after a period of significant rate increases since April 2022.

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Reduced Inequality
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NACC to Investigate Six Officials in Robo-Debt Scandal

Following a review that found NACC chief Paul Brereton engaged in misconduct, the National Anti-Corruption Commission will investigate six public officials involved in the robo-debt scandal, which unlawfully demanded repayment from 526,000 people.

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Victoria Amends Anti-Vilification Bill, Removing Political Purpose Defense

The Victorian government amended its anti-vilification bill, removing a "political purpose" defense against inciting serious vilification and expanding religious exemptions to include proselytizing, addressing concerns from Jewish and religious groups following a rise in antisemitism, including a sy...

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Victorian Private School Fees Soar to National High

Victorian private school fees are the highest in Australia, exceeding \$11,200 statewide and nearly \$41,000 in Melbourne's inner south-east, driven partly by a state government payroll tax increase implemented in July 2024 impacting schools charging over \$15,000 annually.

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Reduced Inequality
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Young Carer in Australia Faces Challenges Due to Lack of Support

Fifteen-year-old Charlie Dunn-Rice from Melbourne cares for his younger siblings, Thomas (7, hypoplastic left heart syndrome and stage 2 autism) and Ava (6, stage 3 autism), while their mother works full-time; this highlights the significant challenges faced by young carers in Australia who often ex...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Rate Cut Offers Limited Relief to Australian Homeowners Amid Rising Costs

Australian homeowner Emmanuella Grace welcomes the Reserve Bank's 0.25 percentage point cash rate cut to 4.1 percent, offering some relief from rising mortgage repayments, although she remains concerned about broader cost-of-living pressures. A Canstar model shows a $500,000 loan taken in April 2022...

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No Poverty
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Australian Egg Shortage Due to Bird Flu Outbreaks

Bird flu outbreaks in Australia have caused a 23 percent increase in egg prices over two years, leading to shortages and buying limits in major supermarkets, while smaller retailers report strong sales but higher prices, impacting consumer spending and highlighting supply chain vulnerability.

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Zero Hunger
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NACC to Reinvestigate Robodebt Referrals After Bias Claims

Following an independent review that found the NACC commissioner was "affected by apprehended bias", the NACC will reinvestigate six individuals (five public servants and one public official) referred by the robodebt royal commission to determine whether corrupt conduct occurred; the initial decisio...

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King River Completes Speewah Sale, Focuses on Kurundi Gold

King River Resources completed the \$20 million sale of its Speewah critical minerals project in Western Australia to Tivan Limited, receiving a final \$2.4 million payment in December 2022, enabling it to focus on its gold-rich Kurundi project in the Northern Territory.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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RBA Cuts Interest Rates, Banks Delay Implementation

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut interest rates to 4.1 percent on Tuesday, the first cut in over four years; however, major banks will take up to two weeks to pass on the reduction, prompting criticism from the Workplace Minister.

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Reduced Inequality
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Major IP Anomalies Discovered at Queensland Gold-Copper Project

Great Southern Mining and Gold Fields discovered two large IP anomalies, Mt Dillon and Leichhardt Creek, exceeding 2km wide, at their jointly owned Edinburgh Park gold-copper project in northern Queensland, boosting chances of significant intrusive-related discoveries and planning a drilling program...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Intoxicated Doctor Accused in Fatal Crash

Perth obstetrician Rhys Bellinge, 45, is accused of causing a fatal car crash on Saturday night while intoxicated, killing 24-year-old Elizabeth Pearce and critically injuring the Uber driver; dashcam footage shows erratic driving and angry rants in the days prior.

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No Poverty

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