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2 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Angus Randall |Isabel Moussalli
With most economists predicting an interest rate cut later this month, cost-of-living measures and ways to bring down inflation remain major vote-winners this election. Featured: Dr John Hawkins, University of CanberraJohn Simon, Macquarie UniversitySabra Lane: Cost of living has been the number one issue during the Federal election and yesterday's steady inflation reading no doubt is a welcome development for the Albanese Government in the final days of the campaign.
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4 weeks ago | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli |Katherine Gregory
The professional body for nursing argues the health system needs much more than a boost to Medicare, staffing and training. It's calling for a complete rethink, with a more holistic approach to health.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Angus Randall |Isabel Moussalli
Pop star Katy Perry has joined an all-female crew on a ten minute private flight into space. It's the first all-female space flight in more than 60 years, but despite the groundbreaking nature it's being criticised as a publicity stunt.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Annie Guest |Isabel Moussalli
The Federal Government has handed down its pre-election budget assuring voters the worst of the economic pain is behind them and urging them to stick with Labor in an era of global uncertainty. Australians will get a modest tax cut next year, and another the year after, as Jim Chalmers seeks to ease cost-of-living pain while setting up an election contest over tax. Featured:Ashley Gilbert, IT repairerSabra Lane: What do voters make of the Federal Budget? Here's Annie Guest.
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1 month ago | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli |Conor Duffy
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Jan 17, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli
A ceasefire deal looks to be going ahead after the Israeli Prime Minister confirmed an agreement has been reached with Hamas for the return of Israeli hostages. Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hamas of backtracking on some of the deal's details to get last minute concessions. The agreement must now be approved by Israel's security cabinet and government before the ceasefire can start on Sunday.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli
After 15 months of brutal conflict, Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire. The first phase, to begin on Sunday, includes a six-week halt in fighting, the safe passage of humanitarian aid and the gradual exchange of detainees. The break-through is being met with cautious optimism in Gaza, Israel and here in Australia.
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Jan 15, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli
A group of global health experts has recommended an overhaul of the way doctors diagnose obesity. Calculating what's known as someone's Body Mass Index or 'BMI' has long been the method used. The medicos are recommending a number of factors be taken into account, not just height and weight.
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Jan 14, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli
After a year of back-and-forth ceasefire talks, there's renewed hope of a truce being struck between Israel and Hamas. With just days to go before he leaves the White House, the American President Joe Biden has declared a deal to end the Gaza conflict is close. Negotiators for both sides are meeting in Qatar along with representatives of the US and Egypt.
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Jan 13, 2025 | 
abc.net.au | Isabel Moussalli
Firefighters are working to control three active blazes in Los Angeles. There's a growing sense of urgency in their efforts, with authorities warning dangerous winds could fan the fires again this week.
