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The Numbers Don’t Lie: Alarming Maths Gaps in Australian Schools
A Grattan Institute report warns undertrained teachers and weak policies are failing students.
Queensland Unleashes Nation’s Harshest Crackdown on Illicit Tobacco
Illegal retailers now face instant fines of $32,260 for individuals and $161,300 for companies under new laws.
‘Hunting State’ Holds Its Ground: Shooters Party Backs ‘Good Win’ Over Animal Activists
State government’s call came after the recreational pursuit went very close to being made illegal last year.
Dutton Announces Tax Deductible Mortgage Repayments for First-Home Buyers
Peter Dutton says he will restore the ‘dream of home ownership.’
Dutton Announces $1,200 Tax Cut as Coalition Launches Official Campaign
The Coalition campaign launch will be held in Sydney on April 13. Labor will launch an official campaign in Perth.
‘Incredibly Concerning’: Terror Plot Against Dutton
The plot has raised questions about the security of politicians during an election campaign.
Albanese Pledges $60 Million for NT Aged Care Facility Amid Wider Regional Push
Albanese said the $60 million aged care pledge was aimed at addressing the 2024 Royal Commission into the sector.
PM Confirms Talks Underway to End 99-Year Chinese Lease of Darwin Port
Ahead of polls, both major parties have vowed to bring Darwin Port back under Australian control, ending decade-long Chinese lease with Landbridge.
Woolworths NZ to Close Stores, Restructure Staff in Major Cost-Cutting Move
As part of the changes, staff will now ‘collaborate together on tasks’ rather than working separately in departments.
41,000 Public Service Cuts to Be Achieved Through Attrition, Voluntary Redundancies: Senator
The Coalition has tried to clarify how it will achieve its public service cuts, and played down suggestions it will be through mass sackings.
New Zealand Supreme Court Rules in Favour of Defence Force COVID Mandate
Four defence force members have lost their legal battle to have a vaccination mandate imposed on them in 2021 declared unlawful.
