Your noon Briefing: Labor rules out extending pay rises

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Hello readers. Labor has ruled out extending pay rises beyond childcare workers, and the rich, invisible lives of the over-55s.

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison (L) and opposition leader Bill Shorten shake hands before the first televised leaders debate in Perth on April 29, 2019. - The two men vying to lead Australia for the next three years faced off over the economy and plummeting trust in politicians in a testy first televised debate on April 19. (Photo by NIC ELLIS / POOL / AFP)

Labor rules out more pay rises

ALP says its $10bn plan to fund childcare pay rises is an “exceptional, special case” and won’t extend it to other female dominated sectors. Keep up with the latest from the campaign trail in our live blog, PoliticsNow.

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Where retirees should invest

The prospect of a Labor government is spurring a rethink by self-funded retirees, writes Tony Kaye.

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Rich and invisible lives of over-55s

Invisible lives of over-55s

Being 55 is vastly different to 85, and suggesting we’re all the same is offensive. Let me tell you about their worlds, writes Bernard Salt.

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‘There seems to be a misunderstanding’

Cricketer James Faulkner makes clarifying post on Instagram after being falsely outed as gay.

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Alex Turnbull has been drawn into the Curtin fake poll saga

Turnbull son drawn into scandal

Allegations have been made that Lib operators impersonated the former PM’s son over the Louise Stewart poll.

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George Christensen's tribute to his electorate begins with a throwback to his Single Ladies clip. Picture: Supplied

Christensen’s musical twist

The Nationals MP has released a video in which he sings about his successes in his marginal seat.

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US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 24, 2019 after flying back from Atlanta, Georgia, where they delivered remarks at the Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit. (Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM / AFP)

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