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• Live: Bulldogs eye top spot as injury-hit Knights fade in second half

  06-04-2025 07:16 via abc.net.au
  
  Melbourne gets back in the NRL winner's circle with a 48-24 demolition of Manly at Brookvale Oval, before Canterbury tries to take back top spot on the ladder with a win over Newcastle. Follow live.
  
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• There's a universal rule on politics and kids — and this week Dutton broke it

  15-04-2025 08:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Harry Dutton joined his father for a second press opportunity on Tuesday, the prime minister said Tanya Plibersek would get a "senior" cabinet job if Labor was re-elected and an MP has compared his peer to a dog. 
  
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• Star posts $300m loss as it attempts turnaround

  15-04-2025 07:40 via abc.net.au
  
  Casino firm Star Entertainment pulled back from the brink of collapse thanks to a deal with US giant Bally's and pub billionaire Bruce Mathieson. Now its shares are set to return to trade, after it posted a steeper-than-expected financial fall.
  
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• Is a home deposit now worth thousands in lost super at retirement?

  15-04-2025 06:58 via abc.net.au
  
  With home ownership more out of reach than ever for younger Australians, some are pondering whether their retirement fund would be better off used now, to buy a house. 
  
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• Experts divided on first home buyers using superannuation for housing

  15-04-2025 06:58 via abc.net.au
  
  With home ownership more out of reach than ever for younger Australians, some are pondering whether their retirement fund would be better off used now, to buy a house. 
  
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• Ominous warning from AFL's old guard to new contenders

  15-04-2025 06:56 via abc.net.au
  
  The AFL is ripe with some fresh contenders this season, but Gather Round shows they won't simply be able to stroll their way to the premiership without experiencing some growing pains.
  
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• 'Read the room': WA Greens reschedule Anzac Day dance party fundraiser

  15-04-2025 06:01 via abc.net.au
  
  The West Australian Greens have dumped plans to host the event on Anzac Day off the back of widespread criticism from veterans and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. 
  
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• Live: Wall Street rises as tariff exemptions boost tech stocks

  14-04-2025 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Australian shares are poised to follow Wall Street gains. Shares in Apple rose on the news of an iPhone tariff exemption, while Donald Trump signalled a shift on auto tariffs. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Star Entertainment posts $300m loss, business remains 'very challenged'

  14-04-2025 23:22 via abc.net.au
  
  Star Entertainment has lodged its financial results after securing lifeline funding. Australian shares are up modestly after Wall Street gains. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.  
  
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• Live: PM investigating reports Russia wants to base aircraft in Indonesia

  14-04-2025 22:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Australia is in contact with Indonesia about reports Russia is seeking a base there. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Dutton says he will help his kids with house deposit 'at some stage'

  14-04-2025 22:58 via abc.net.au
  
  Peter Dutton's again appeared on the campaign trail with his son Harry, confirming he'd help his kids with a house deposit "at some stage". Follow live.  
   
  
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• Live: Albanese downplays risk to extend access to first home buyer scheme

  14-04-2025 22:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The PM defends his plan to help first home buyers into the property market following concerns from economists. Follow live. 
  
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• This town is a 'canary in the coal mine' as climate change threatens home ownership

  14-04-2025 21:14 via abc.net.au
  
  New data shows dozens of suburbs around the country are at risk of becoming uninsurable, triggering warnings of a "climate-induced credit crunch". 
  
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• Monique Ryan says paid influencer posts must be disclosed after awkward on-air moment

  14-04-2025 20:46 via abc.net.au
  
  Independents Monique Ryan and David Pocock say content made by social media creators paid for by politicians should be disclosed. 
  
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• Trump's 'America First' is threatening US financial dominance

  14-04-2025 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  There's almost no chance the RBA will keep rates on hold in May, but the biggest challenge comes from Donald Trump's erratic behaviour while financial markets have descended into a state of almost constant turmoil.
  
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• Rate cuts ahead but don't bet on a double just yet

  14-04-2025 20:41 via abc.net.au
  
  There's almost no chance the RBA will keep rates on hold in May, but the biggest challenge comes from Donald Trump's erratic behaviour while financial markets have descended into a state of almost constant turmoil.
  
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• Battle over windfalls in 'hold my beer' election that consigns fiscal rectitude to history books

  14-04-2025 19:54 via abc.net.au
  
  On Sunday alone, Labor and the Coalition unveiled almost $24 billion in spending. Neither side has detailed how the new promises will be funded, or where the offsetting savings or tax cuts will come from.
  
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• Greens begin week-long 'retain Brisbane bender' with promise for free school lunches

  14-04-2025 14:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Greens leader Adam Bandt will spend his week in Queensland, seeking to sandbag the party's three seats of Griffith, Ryan and Brisbane and announcing the Greens would push to establish an $11.6 billion free school lunches program in the next term of parliament.
  
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• Live: Housing ministers face off on Q+A on key voting issue

  14-04-2025 13:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Housing ministers face-off on Q+A after big-spending pledges for first home buyers in campaign launches yesterday. Follow live. 
  
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• Housing ministers face off on Q+A on key voting issue

  14-04-2025 13:10 via abc.net.au
  
  Housing ministers face-off on Q+A after big-spending pledges for first home buyers in campaign launches yesterday.
  
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• Several Diamonds' form under the microscope at Lightning

  14-04-2025 12:34 via abc.net.au
  
  Sunshine Coast shooter Cara Koenen's super shot form is being heavily scrutinised but she isn't the only Diamonds star struggling at the Lightning. 
  
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• 'Only going to get worse': Extreme heat linked to rise in mental health disorders

  14-04-2025 11:28 via abc.net.au
  
  Young Australians are most at risk, according to new research by the University of Adelaide. 
  
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• Clorox fined $8.25m over misleading 'ocean plastic' claims on GLAD bags

  14-04-2025 11:11 via abc.net.au
  
  The manufacturer of GLAD waste disposal and food storage bags, hit with $8.25 million federal penalty for making incorrect product recycling claims.
  
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• Voters and economists united against major party housing policy promises

  14-04-2025 10:59 via abc.net.au
  
  New housing policies likely to increase house prices due to surging demand from first home buyers. 
  
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• 'Smart politics, dumb policy': Chalmers, Taylor to debate economic future

  14-04-2025 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Greens leader Adam Bandt has joined economists in criticising the housing policy pitches of both Labor and the Coalition, labelling them a "band-aid" solution.
  
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• Rival housing policies to dominate debate between Chalmers and Taylor

  14-04-2025 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Greens leader Adam Bandt has joined economists in criticising the housing policy pitches of both Labor and the Coalition, labelling them a "bandaid" solution.
  
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• Live: Rival housing policies to dominate debate between Chalmers and Taylor

  14-04-2025 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Greens leader Adam Bandt has joined economists in criticising the housing policy pitches of both Labor and the Coalition, labelling them a "bandaid" solution.
  
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• Live: Chalmers, Taylor try to justify housing policies

  14-04-2025 08:57 via abc.net.au
  
  Jim Chalmers and Angus Taylor are set to debate the future of Australia's economy on 7.30, after both parties came under fire for their proposed housing policies.
  
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• Housing debate heats up, Liberals drop a diss track and senator has a MAGA moment

  14-04-2025 08:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The housing debate ramps up, a Coalition senator makes a Trumpian sartorial choice and (most) former prime ministers turn out to help their parties. 
  
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• Former PMs turn out, senator has MAGA moment and housing debate heats up

  14-04-2025 08:39 via abc.net.au
  
  The housing debate ramps up, a Coalition senator makes a Trumpian sartorial choice and (most) former prime ministers turn out to help their parties. 
  
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