Wednesday, May 20, 2026
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Best Gifts Under $200 for Dad in 2026: A Guide That Doesn't Suck
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Best Gifts Under $200 for Dad in 2026: A Guide That Doesn't Suck

Thoughtful, practical gifts that sidestep the usual boring routine of socks and ties
9 min read 2 months ago
Should tobacconists even exist? Minister poses radical question as illegal sales soar
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Should tobacconists even exist? Minister poses radical question as illegal sales soar

Assistant minister Julian Hill questions the viability of standalone tobacco shops as organised crime dominates the market and firebombings escalate.
10 min read 2 months ago
Cross River Rail boss tells inquiry CFMEU 'purposefully' disrupted $19 billion project
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Cross River Rail boss tells inquiry CFMEU 'purposefully' disrupted $19 billion project

Delivery authority chief Graeme Newton alleges union targeted critical works to maximise delays and cost blowouts on Queensland's largest infrastructure project
8 min read 2 months ago
Chalmers vows reform budget on May 12 as inflation hits 4.8 per cent
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Chalmers vows reform budget on May 12 as inflation hits 4.8 per cent

Treasurer promises tax reform, spending cuts and productivity push despite Middle East turmoil pushing oil to $100 per barrel
8 min read 2 months ago
Cyclone Narelle hits category 5 as Queensland braces for 'biggest system in living memory'
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Cyclone Narelle hits category 5 as Queensland braces for 'biggest system in living memory'

Winds near 315km/h as rare category 5 system bears down on Cape York Peninsula. Schools closed, evacuations underway.
6 min read 2 months ago
Australia races to solve fuel crisis as Iran blockade threatens supply chains
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Australia races to solve fuel crisis as Iran blockade threatens supply chains

National Cabinet meets tomorrow as government scrambles to coordinate response to global oil shock. Asian refineries hold the key.
13 min read 2 months ago
British Airways Returns to Melbourne After 20 Years, Routing via Kuala Lumpur
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British Airways Returns to Melbourne After 20 Years, Routing via Kuala Lumpur

The carrier's new daily service from January 2027 bypasses the Middle East entirely, connecting Australia's second-largest city to London via Malaysia.
5 min read 2 months ago
Top 10 Independent Settlement Agents in Western Australia 2026
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Top 10 Independent Settlement Agents in Western Australia 2026

A practical guide to WA's best independent settlement agents: boutique firms, family-owned practices, and local Perth specialists.
5 min read 2 months ago
Top 10 Independent Conveyancing Firms in NSW 2026
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Top 10 Independent Conveyancing Firms in NSW 2026

A practical guide to NSW's best independent conveyancers: boutique firms, local specialists, and family-owned practices from Sydney to the South Coast.
9 min read 2 months ago
Top 10 Independent Conveyancing Firms in South Australia 2026
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Top 10 Independent Conveyancing Firms in South Australia 2026

A practical guide to SA's best independent conveyancers: boutique firms, local specialists, and family-owned practices from Adelaide to regional SA.
8 min read 2 months ago
Morocco declared 2025 AFCON champions after Senegal walkout forfeiture
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Morocco declared 2025 AFCON champions after Senegal walkout forfeiture

The CAF Appeal Board has stripped Senegal of the AFCON title after a 17-minute walkout in the final.
7 min read 2 months ago
Labor Signals CGT Discount Overhaul After Inquiry Finds It Fuels Housing Inequality
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Labor Signals CGT Discount Overhaul After Inquiry Finds It Fuels Housing Inequality

Parliamentary inquiry finds 50% discount 'skews ownership away from owner-occupiers' as Treasury models cutting rate to 33% for investors
5 min read 2 months ago