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• Former defence minister Kevin Andrews farewelled at state funeral

  23-12-2024 02:31 via abc.net.au
  
  Hundreds of mourners at Liberal stalwart Kevin Andrews's state funeral are told he was a "man of honour in the bear pit of public life". 
  
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• ‘Not forgotten’: PM pays tribute to Cyclone Tracy victims 50 years on

  25-12-2024 04:38 via smh.com.au
  
  Survivors sobbed in Darwin as Anthony Albanese recalled the disaster that left “an entire city almost wiped off the map”.
  
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• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wishes Australians a Merry Christmas

  24-12-2024 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wished every Australian a peaceful and joyful Christmas.  
  
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• Opposition leader Peter Dutton sends Christmas message to Australians

  24-12-2024 20:53 via abc.net.au
  
  Opposition leader Peter Dutton has wished Australians a safe and relaxing Christmas. 
  
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• Sydney NYE fireworks saved after deal between unions and NSW government

  24-12-2024 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The threat to Sydney's New Years Eve fireworks has been averted after a deal was struck between the state government and the transport union. 
  
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• NYE fireworks saved after deal reached between unions and NSW government

  24-12-2024 09:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The threat to Sydney's New Years Eve fireworks has been averted in a deal struck between the state government and the transport union. 
  
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• Wages slowdown and struggling economy give RBA room to move

  24-12-2024 09:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Minutes of the Reserve Bank’s most recent meeting suggest inflation pressures are easing faster than expected, in good news for borrowers and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
  
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• Canadian PM Trudeau in fight of his political life after party revolt

  24-12-2024 06:48 via abc.net.au
  
  Justin Trudeau has suffered a series of blows in recent days, spurred by the surprise resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland, which marked the first open dissent against the prime minister from within his cabinet and has emboldened critics.
  
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• ‘Stronger than ever’: PM attends Cyclone Tracy memorial on Christmas

  24-12-2024 05:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Darwin to mark the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Australia’s largest peacetime evacuation and reconstruction.
  
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• PM remembers ‘dark shadow’ of Cyclone Tracy, and Darwin’s resurrection, 50 years on

  24-12-2024 05:28 via smh.com.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is in Darwin to mark the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy, Australia’s largest peacetime evacuation and reconstruction.
  
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• Albanese, Dutton reflect on 2024 in Christmas messages

  24-12-2024 04:47 via smh.com.au
  
  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton gave thanks to essential staff working over the holiday period.
  
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• Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian volunteer fighter captured by Russia

  24-12-2024 03:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.
  
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• Albanese seeks ‘positive outcome’ for Australian fighter captured by Russia

  24-12-2024 03:33 via smh.com.au
  
  Melbourne man Oscar Jenkins became the first known Australian to be taken prisoner by Russia in Ukraine when footage of him appeared on social media.
  
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• Pakistan’s medicine shortages leave dozens of children dead

  24-12-2024 02:51 via abc.net.au
  
  Prolonged road blockades are starving medical centres and left hundreds of thousands of residents without essential supplies.
  
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• IMF warns RBA should consider rate hikes ahead of government spending spree

  24-12-2024 02:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the Reserve Bank to consider tighter monetary policy if progress on lowering inflation stalls.
  
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• IMF warns of recession as billions expected to be spent over Christmas

  24-12-2024 02:30 via abc.net.au
  
  The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns the Reserve Bank to consider tighter monetary policy if progress on lowering inflation stalls.
  
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• Nissan, Honda and Mitsubishi eye blockbuster merger

  24-12-2024 01:45 via abc.net.au
  
  Japan's three household car makers have reached an agreement to explore a possible triple merger.
  
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• Trump’s former attorney-general pick reportedly paid for drugs and sex

  24-12-2024 01:18 via abc.net.au
  
  The University of Pittsburgh’s associate professor Kristin Kanthak says Matt Gaetz is unlikely to face criminal charges.
  
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• Get your housing in order: IMF warns government and Coalition

  23-12-2024 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Across all metrics, Australian housing is among the most expensive in the world and the International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform will change that.
  
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• Five Australian cities are now in world’s top 20 most expensive

  23-12-2024 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.
  
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• Five Australian cities are now among world’s top 20 most expensive

  23-12-2024 21:00 via smh.com.au
  
  The International Monetary Fund says nothing short of major reform can change the fact that Australian housing, across all international metrics, is some of the most expensive in the world.
  
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• Miriam wanted to be a pro golfer. Instead, she’s an executive on a $26,000 salary

  23-12-2024 19:30 via smh.com.au
  
  The Big Cheese of the Salvation Army is radically counter-cultural.
  
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• Is farmed salmon a guilty pleasure this Christmas?

  23-12-2024 19:00 via smh.com.au
  
  Tasmanian salmon will be on the tables at thousands of Christmas lunches. Questions remain about the environmental cost.
  
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• Best of cartoons, December 24, 2024

  23-12-2024 14:21 via smh.com.au
  
  The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
  
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• Wife claims government buried decision to allow extradition of former fighter pilot to US

  23-12-2024 10:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Seven months after Daniel Duggan lost his two-year legal battle to stay, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the request to send him to the US.
  
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• Wife claims government buried decision on extradition of ex-fighter pilot to US

  23-12-2024 10:20 via smh.com.au
  
  Seven months after Daniel Duggan lost his two-year legal battle to stay, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus has approved the request to send him to the US.
  
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• Funding boost for NSW wheelchair accessible taxis amid critical shortage

  23-12-2024 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW government has announced $15 million in emergency funding for the taxi industry to increase the number of wheelchair accessible cabs. 
  
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• NSW Premier rejects rail union's offer of free fares to suspend train strikes

  23-12-2024 09:33 via abc.net.au
  
  NSW Premier Chris Minns has criticised the Rail, Tram and Bus Union claiming it has rejected every offer put forward by the government to end a wage dispute. 
  
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• Foxtel has been sold to a British sports streaming service DAZN Group

  23-12-2024 09:32 via abc.net.au
  
  Sports streaming service DAZN will become Foxtel's new owner in a deal worth $3.4 billion. 
  
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• State funeral held for former federal minister Kevin Andrews

  23-12-2024 09:29 via abc.net.au
  
  Former Liberal MP Kevin Andrews has been farewelled at a state funeral in Melbourne. 
  
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