Crippling price rise of goods, services
Australians have faced double-digit increases across nearly 60 every day goods and services over the last two years, with national data revealing basic foodstuffs have all jumped by more than 20 per cent.
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Marles called out on nuke fearmongering
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‘Rushed’ aged care reforms delayed by a year
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Labor at odds with experts on childcare costs
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Australia moving in ‘right direction’: Palestinian Authority
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