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Treasurer Jim Chalmers on Tuesday after the Reserve Bank increased interest rates.

Jim Chalmers didn’t save us $114 billion. His lies must stop

The Treasurer’s claim the government has saved $114 billion is untrue, and ignores spending increases economists warn will make inflation worse.

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Two teens have died following a tragic incident at Mt Beerwah.

Teens killed in tragic fall on popular hiking track identified

18-year-old Jack Thatcher also succumbed to his injuries three days after a dramatic rescue.

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The Iran war is fuelling Australian inflation.

The big unknown plaguing RBA as experts tip four more hikes

A former RBA economist is warning the central bank may be forced to hike rates four more times as they grapple with the Iran war’s one huge ‘unknown’.

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Cyclone Narelle is expected to make landfall on Friday.

Cyclone Narelle shifts as multiple Aussie states brace

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is gaining steam over the Coral Sea as communities across vast swathes of Australian states are on full alert.

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New CCTV has emerged in mistaken identity murder case.

WATCH: CCTV emerges in mistaken identity kidnap murder case

Police have released new CCTV as they search for additional suspects linked to the mistaken identity kidnapping and murder of Chris Baghsarian.

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The High Court has ruled against the use of ankle monitoring devices and curfews to track immigration detainees.

High Court rules against ankle bracelets to track detainees

The High Court has ruled against the use of ankle monitoring devices and curfews to track immigration detainees.

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Kyle Sandilands' contract terminated.

Kyle Sandilands unleashes after ARN brutally axes contract

Kyle Sandilands has blasted ARN after his contract was terminated, alleging the network used an on-air clash as an excuse to exit the deal.

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A manhunt is underway after a 49-year-old man was shot outside a shisha bar in Melbourne’s west overnight.

Major manhunt after shooting outside cafe

A quiet Melbourne shopping precinct has become a crime scene after a violent altercation ended in gunfire.

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If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike.

How much extra you will pay after RBA’s latest rate hike

If you’re a homeowner, here’s how much extra you’ll need to find each month after the March interest rate hike.

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Liberal Party leader Ashton Hurn speaking to journalists and supporters at the Liberal Party Election Launch.

Liberals face Adelaide wipe-out in state election

The Liberal Party is coming third behind Labor and One Nation and could be left with as few as five seats after Saturday’s election, down from 13, a poll found. Only one would be in the state’s capital.

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Grace Tame has been told to “educate” herself.

‘Educate yourself’: Israel slams Grace Tame over rape denial

Israel has responded after Australian of the Year recipient Grace Tame dismissed reports of Hamas militants raping Israeli women.

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Accused Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram wants the names of his family kept private.

Bondi shooter's family 'fearful' after death threats

The home of alleged Bondi terrorist Naveed Akram has been vandalised and had pork chops thrown onto the driveway, a magistrate has heard.

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Detective Inspector Emma Novosel has urged people not to exercise alone after two women were attacked in Mackay.

Grim warning after two women attacked in broad daylight

The victims were at a beach and nearby park when they were sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

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A major police operation is underway, with multiple road closures deployed in Sydney’s west after a man was reported acting suspiciously near a unit complex.

Police swarm Sydney street after suspicious man sighting

A major police operation is underway, with people told to ‘avoid the area’ in Sydney’s west after a man was reported acting suspiciously.

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Two men have been charged with murder after a gangland shooting in Sydney's west. (Sitthixay Ditthavong/AAP PHOTOS)

Murder charges after gangland-style shooting in Sydney

A man is dead and another injured after a targeted early-morning shooting at a Western Sydney apartment complex.

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