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Sunrise host confronts ALP minister on how emissions plan will ‘bring bills down by $1000’

Barr pressed Health Minister Mark Butler on the Albanese government’s promised electricity savings for households.

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Sunrise’s Nat Barr grilled Labor minister Mark Butler on Friday, asking about a projected $1000 per year household energy saving.

Push to address deadly health issue plaguing many Aussies

‘We’re treating loneliness as a personal matter, when it’s a systemic issue as well.’

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Loneliness is a huge problem in Australia, and experts say the nation is ready to act.

Plastic recycling plan could make groceries more expensive

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The competition watchdog wants to green-light the collection of soft plastic packaging from consumers.

Australia to recognise Palestine in major diplomatic move

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Australia has decided to back Palestinian statehood in line with the UK, Canada and France.

Albanese promises cheaper medicines in plan to save Aussies millions

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is promising a cheaper medicines plan that will cap the cost of many prescriptions at $25.

IT glitches cut off more than 1300 Centrelink payments

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Centrelink glitches have caused more than 1000 wrongful payment cancellations in relation to mutual obligations, a senate estimates meeting heard on Wednesday.
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