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Coalition's U-turn on EV discount slams brakes on working Australians' hopes for car savings
The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians…
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Pastora Pentero
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Coalition Pledges Record $21 Billion Defence Boost to Strengthen National Security
Today is April 23 and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
Marles Slams Coalition's $21 Billion Defence Pledge as "Defence Debacle"
The Coalition's recently announced $21 billion increase in defence spending has sparked a heated exchange with the government, as Deputy Prime Minister…
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FACT CHECK: A 7.1 Magnitude Earthquake Did Not Hit Sydney, Australia
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UN COP27 climate summit adopts 'loss and damage' fund
Australians are increasingly concerned about climate change, but resist a diet change to help the planet
When it comes to New Year's resolutions, financial security comes before vacation.
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Business Council Debate Reveals Sharp Economic Divides as Global Headwinds Intensify
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor clashed in a heated debate hosted by the Business Council of Australia, outlining stark…
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Jaime Bada
Expert Calls Defence Spending "Insurance Policy" as Coalition Pledges 3% GDP Target
Australia's national security landscape could see a significant shift as the Coalition announces a $21 billion boost to defence spending by 2030, aiming…
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Miko Santos
Tax tinkering a missed opportunity by both major parties
With less than two weeks to go in the election campaign, both major parties have done little to address the deficiencies in our tax system, which…
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Private Hospital Crisis Looms as Health Ministers Pledge Faster Medicine Approvals
Both major parties have acknowledged the need to reduce the lengthy approval times for new medicines in Australia, while concerns emerged about the…
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Miko Santos
Butler vs. Ruston: Medicare Battlelines Drawn in Pre-Election Health Debate
Health Minister Mark Butler and Shadow Minister Anne Ruston presented contrasting visions for Australia's healthcare system during a spirited National…
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Coalition Pledges Record $21 Billion Defence Boost to Strengthen National Security
Today is April 23 and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
7:53
Pope Francis Dies at 88: World Mourns Compassionate Leader
Today is April 22 and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
8:52
Housing, Security, and Politics: The Triple Challenge Facing Australia Today
Today is April 15, and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
7:59
Housing Crisis Dominates Political Landscape as Trade Tensions Escalate
Today is April 14, and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
10:56
China-US trade war heats up with jaw-dropping 125% tariffs!
Today is April 12, and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
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Australia Navigates Global Trade Tensions Amid Energy Policy Clash
Today is April 10, and here is your evening news briefing!
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Miko Santos
7:56
GLOBAL MARKETS TUMBLE AS US-CHINA TRADE WAR INTENSIFIES AMID AUSTRALIAN POLICY SHIFTS
Today is April 9, and here is your evening news briefing!
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Miko Santos
6:18
Albanese and Dutton clash over Economic Management
Today is April 8, and here is your evening news briefing!
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Miko Santos
6:46
Global Markets tumble as Trump tariffs trigger worldwide panic
Today is April 7 , and here is your evening news briefing!
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Miko Santos
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Election Watch 2025

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Coalition's U-turn on EV discount slams brakes on working Australians' hopes for car savings
The Opposition’s U-turn on the electric car discount that’s making EVs more affordable to buy is a major blow to everyday, hard-working Australians…
 • 
Pastora Pentero
Marles Slams Coalition's $21 Billion Defence Pledge as "Defence Debacle"
The Coalition's recently announced $21 billion increase in defence spending has sparked a heated exchange with the government, as Deputy Prime Minister…
 • 
Miko Santos
Business Council Debate Reveals Sharp Economic Divides as Global Headwinds Intensify
Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor clashed in a heated debate hosted by the Business Council of Australia, outlining stark…
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Jaime Bada
Expert Calls Defence Spending "Insurance Policy" as Coalition Pledges 3% GDP Target
Australia's national security landscape could see a significant shift as the Coalition announces a $21 billion boost to defence spending by 2030, aiming…
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Miko Santos
Tax tinkering a missed opportunity by both major parties
With less than two weeks to go in the election campaign, both major parties have done little to address the deficiencies in our tax system, which…
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Mencari News Team
Private Hospital Crisis Looms as Health Ministers Pledge Faster Medicine Approvals
Both major parties have acknowledged the need to reduce the lengthy approval times for new medicines in Australia, while concerns emerged about the…
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Miko Santos
Butler vs. Ruston: Medicare Battlelines Drawn in Pre-Election Health Debate
Health Minister Mark Butler and Shadow Minister Anne Ruston presented contrasting visions for Australia's healthcare system during a spirited National…
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Miko Santos
Government Monitors HealthScope Situation as Financial Pressures Mount
Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed the government is closely monitoring the financial situation of HealthScope, Australia's second-largest…
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Pastora Pentero

Budget 2025

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📰 7.7 magnitude Myanmar earthquake kills hundreds and creates mass devastation and humanitarian need
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar at 12:50 pm, local time on 28 March, causing houses and other buildings to collapse in the country…
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📰 Coalition super policy would hike house prices by 10%, pushing the dream of home ownership further out of reach
A Coalition policy to raid super for house deposits – reaffirmed in tonight’s Budget-in-Reply speech - would just pour more fuel on the fire of…
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📰 Budget reply fails to set out plan to lift living standards or tackle housing crisis
The Coalition’s budget in reply contained no plan for supporting those on the lowest incomes or addressing the housing affordability crisis.
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Jaime Bada
📰 Dutton Promises Fuel Excise Cut in Budget Reply: 'Sliding Doors Moment' for Economy
Setting the stage for the approaching election as a pivotal event for Australia's future prosperity, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has presented a…
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Miko Santos

The Expert Interview

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Australia's Youth Vote Revolution: How Gen Z and Millennials Will Shape the 2025 Election
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Miko Santos
Global Trade Tensions Escalate: Expert Analysis on Trump's Australian Tariffs
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Miko Santos
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Tax Cuts Are Just a Cup of Coffee a Week": Economist Exposes Budget Reality
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Miko Santos
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Prof. Gigi Foster
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Trust Crisis Deepens: 67% Decline in Media Confidence Revealed in 2025 Australian Media Landscape Report
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19:05
Trump's 25% Steel Tariff Hits Australia: Economic Expert Reveals True Impact Beyond Export Numbers
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Miko Santos
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Evening Post Wrap

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Trump Blinks in Trade War: Xi Says China is Unfazed as Markets Retreat Again
Good morning. Today marks another frenetic week for global markets after the US’ went hot and cold on its sweeping tariff policy.
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US Tariffs Leave Markets in Disarray: See How Global Leaders Reacted and Why Aussie Beef Earned Trump's Ire
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C Jariel
Five Weeks to Decide Australia's Fate: Tax Cuts, Tariffs, and Political Tension
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C Jariel
Australia Drops Out of World's Top 10 Happiest Countries.
Good Morning it's March 21, and today, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are teaming up to stand up to a U.S.
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Miko Santos
Ukraine Agrees to Limited Ceasefire as Trump Proposes US Power Plant Ownership.
Good morning, its March 20th and will still be monitoring the events in Gaza, the end of the long monthly journey of two astranout and much more.
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Miko Santos
🚀Australia's Economic Recovery Timeline Extended to 2030, Treasury Reveals
Hey, it's Tuesday, January 7, and we've got some news about Bendigo Bank.
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🚀Property Boom and Super Growth Drive Australian Wealth to New Heights
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🚀AEC Proposes New Boundaries: North Sydney Seat Abolished
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🚀Malinauskas Government's Groundbreaking Electoral Donations Ban.
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🚀Coalition Refuses 2030 Emissions Reduction Target, Citing Economic Concerns
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🚀Coalition Slammed for Abandoning 2030 Emission Reduction Target
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🚀New Measure Prioritizes Community Safety in Visa Cancellations
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Government Monitors HealthScope Situation as Financial Pressures Mount
Health Minister Mark Butler has confirmed the government is closely monitoring the financial situation of HealthScope, Australia's second-largest…
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Pastora Pentero
BREAKING: Coalition Pledges Record $21 Billion Defence Boost to Strengthen Australia's Security Posture
In a significant policy announcement, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has committed to a substantial increase in Australia's defence spending, promising…
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Jaime Bada
7:53
Pope Francis Dies at 88: World Mourns Compassionate Leader
Today is April 22 and here is your news briefing!
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Miko Santos
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
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Corporate travellers seize rare Easter–ANZAC window for bleisure breaks
The increasing trend of combining business trips with leisure, known as bleisure travel, is evident as one in three corporate travellers are extending…
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🗞️Why a poll cash cap won’t halt independents
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Dutton Promises Fuel Tax Relief, Slams Government's "Secret" Housing Plans
In a wide-ranging address at Hunter Trade College in New South Wales, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton unveiled his economic vision while sharply…
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Jaime Bada
"Not a Scientist": PM Slams Dutton's Climate Science Skepticism as Cyclone Approaches Queensland
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned Opposition Leader Peter Dutton's reluctance to acknowledge the scientific consensus on climate change…
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Miko Santos
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