Your afternoon Briefing: RBA chief says economy on track; tourists rush to climb Uluru

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Hello readers. Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe has delivered a strong endorsement of the federal government’s economic plan; and tourists are rushing to climb Uluru before it’s banned.

11/07/2019 POOL PICS: RBA Governor Philip Lowe meets with Treasurer Josh Frydenberg at 4 Treasury place in MelbournePicture: David Geraghty / The Australian.

RBA Boss: economy on right track

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe delivers an endorsement of the government’s economic plan, declaring the fundamentals “are strong’’.

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Tourists rush to climb rock

An influx of tourists scrambling to be among the last to climb Uluru sparks safety fears and claims of rubbish dumping and disrespect.

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Anticipation for this storm has been building the last couple of days and it was well worth the wait. The first of a series of cold fronts has arrived!The wild & wintry storm rolled into the resort at 1am this morning and since setting in we have experienced extreme blizzard conditions with heavy snow, freezing temperatures and strong winds.Picture: Perisher

Power cuts, snow as blast hits south

Wild, wintry weather is menacing three states. And the cold front chaos will get worse tomorrow.

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CFMMEU Secretary John Setka leaves the Melbourne Magistrate court with his wife Emma Walters. Wednesday, June 26. 2019. Picture: David Crosling

Labor shelves plan to expel Setka

Anthony Albanese and the ALP National Executive have shelved their plans to expel John Setka from the Labor Party.