The federal election has started with a bang with political parties promoting their health and cost-of-living offerings to an electorate feeling the pinch.
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Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Energy
Gas reserve, quick approvals heart of Dutton pitch
A gas reserve and $1 billion earmarked for pipelines and storage will bring down power prices, the opposition leader says, as he promises cost-of-living relief.
Posted inAgriculture, Federal Politics
Food and fibre get millions to fend off Trump tariffs
The federal government has moved to defend Australia’s agricultural exports, as the sector prepares to have one of its biggest production years on record.
Posted inFederal Politics
‘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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, National News
Labor lays election groundwork with budget promises
The federal government is expected to lean into its strengths when it delivers funding for Medicare, infrastructure and the cost of living in its budget.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Federal Politics
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.
Posted inAustralia Votes 2025, Health, National News
Cheaper medicines pledge: PBS cap to be dropped to $25
Both Labor and the Coalition will drop the maximum price for PBS prescriptions to $25 in election promises
Posted inCrime, NSW Politics
‘Going to lock you up’: cop warning for regional youth
Dozens of officers will be deployed in several regional centres to tackle rising youth crime, including serious incidents from violent break-ins to car theft.
Posted inCrime
‘You will be caught’: knives off streets in crackdown
Almost 100 weapons have been seized in a state-wide sweep aimed at stamping out knife-related crime after a spate of high-profile attacks.
Posted inCrime, Moree
Teen joyrider in Moree first sentenced under new ‘post and boast’ laws
A teenage boy who shared a video of a stolen luxury car speeding at 150km/h is one of the first to feel the impact of a state’s “post and boast” laws.