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Carra Luke, 48, was found dead at a home on Osprey Pl in Taigum about 12.30am on Saturday.
Further interest rate relief is likely to spur on consumer spending.

Sign Aussies are finally feeling rate cuts

Six months after the first interest rate cut, Australian consumers are finally feeling better about spending, new modelling shows.

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The Albanese government will fast-track assessment of more than 26,000 homes following the Economic Reform Roundtable.

How AI could help tackle Aussie housing crisis

The Albanese government will pilot using AI to speed up the assessment of thousands of new homes amid the ongoing housing crisis.

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Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers opens the second day of The Economic Reform Roundtable at Parliament House in Canberra.

Construction code freeze not consequence-free

Jim Chalmers’ economic roundtable garnered support for a pause or review of the construction code but some argue a full hiatus could be counterproductive.

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The Liberals and Nationals endured a brief post-federal election break-up in May over key policies.

Nationals leader to shed light on coalition bust-up

David Littleproud will set the record straight over the coalition's post-poll split when he fronts Liberal and National Party members at an annual convention.

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Same old tunes at the ‘Canberra Coachella’.

Same old tunes at the ‘Canberra Coachella’

LANNA HILL: The Canberra economic roundtable became the perfect stage for this sleight of hand, complete with carefully managed line-ups of high-profile names and sound bites.

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Emotions are running high on Australia’s university campuses, particularly among the lecturers.

The professors being taught like children

AARON PATRICK: Academics worried about meeting teenage high schoolers at an open day are being given ‘de-escalation’ training to help them stay calm in challenging situations.

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Iconic Sydney music venue shutting after almost four decades.

Iconic Aussie music venue shutting after almost four decades

A flood of sadness mixed with gratitude is spreading across social media as music lovers and pub patrons react to the shock closure of an iconic venue.

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The federal government is pledging $189m over four years to tackle problems in the childcare sector. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

National childcare CCTV trial set to be signed off

Hundreds of Australian childcare centres are set to participate in a trial of CCTV cameras as education ministers meet to discuss safety reforms.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers during an Economic Reform Roundtable in the Cabinet Room at Parliament House on Thursday.

Jim Chalmers and Ted O’Brien in roundtable boilover

An argument between Jim Chalmers and his shadow Ted O’Brien over government spending grabbed headlines on the final day of the economic roundtable, when the toughest topics were dealt with to little agreement.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers and his opposition counterpart Ted O‘Brien have had a ‘war of words’ on the final day of the Economic Reform Roundtable.

Ted O’Brien’s unexpected victory in Canberra

AARON PATRICK: The shadow treasurer challenged the government over a spending splurge that is driving government debt to $1 trillion, drawing attention to its great weakness.

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OnlyFans star Annie Knight reveals net worth.

OnlyFans star reveals shocking net worth after sex stunt

OnlyFans star Annie Knight, who counts fellow adult star Bonnie Bue as a close friend and is also dubbed ‘Australia's most sexually active woman’ has detailed how much she’s earned.

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The Albanese government have announced sweeping changes to the NDIS.

Government to remove kids with autism from NDIS

Children with mild autism and developmental delays will be removed from the ballooning NDIS and placed in a new capped program, as the Albanese government tries to rein in cost blowouts.

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Anthony Albanese held a video call overnight that could eventually lead to the deployment of Australian soldiers.

An Anzac peacekeeping force for Ukraine moves closer

Anthony Albanese and his New Zealand counterpart joined a meeting of global leaders overnight to discuss “a reassurance force” designed to prevent further Russian aggression.

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Electric car advocates have cautioned Jim Chalmers to ‘get the calibration right’ on any future changes to incentives for drivers to ensure it doesn’t dismantle Australia’s EV transition. 

Jim Chalmers warned over EV tax perks in firing line

Electric vehicle advocates say any future changes to incentives for drivers could dismantle Australia’s transition.

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