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Middle income earners primed for extra tax relief

The prime minister says middle income earners are at the centre of an income tax overhaul that he will flesh out in a speech on Thursday.

AAP

Labor poised to alter stage-three tax cuts for cost-of-living relief as bitter stoush with Coalition looms

Caucus meeting in Canberra on Wednesday to hammer out ‘substantial’ cost-of-living relief to low- and middle-income earners

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Scott Morrison’s resignation to trigger byelection; Australia backs new Yemen strikes; and Pat Cummins supports changing the date

Former PM announces he is leaving parliament to ‘pursue new challenges in the global corporate sector’

The Guardian - AU

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'A wonderful day': freed journalist thanks PM

Recently freed journalist Cheng Lei has thanked the prime minister for his government's efforts after she spent nearly three years imprisoned in China.

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Anthony Albanese hoses down claims stage-three tax cuts will be changed to pay for cost of living relief

Prime minister says ‘everyone will be getting a tax cut’ on KIIS FM after 2GB says government considering lifting tax-free threshold while retaining highest tax bracket at $180,000

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Albanese urged to scrap tax cuts, call for supermarket power probe, Haley trails Trump in key primary

The controversial Coalition-era cuts are too expensive, Greens argue; Nikki Haley faces tough test in New Hampshire

The Guardian - AU

Labor on vote-buying spree promising tax cuts for all

Anthony Albanese is promising middle Australia will be the focus of cost-of-living support, as speculation mounts about changes to stage three tax cuts.

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Greens warn Labor stage-three tax cuts will add to inflation and bring little relief for most workers

Party releases Parliamentary Budget Office estimates that the plan will cost $323.6bn over a decade

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Israel hostage deal setback; Victorian Coalition drops support for treaty; and Sarah Ferguson diagnosed with malignant melanoma

Families of those held by Hamas are camped outside the Israeli PM Netanyahu’s private residence, demanding a deal be made

The Guardian - AU

Albanese fuels cost-of-living relief expectations as MPs debate sticking with stage-three tax cuts

PM says Labor government will receive advice by Wednesday’s caucus meeting on how best to assist Australians struggling with rising costs

The Guardian - AU

'Nothing wrong' with extra funding for families doing it tough

There are ways to help families without increasing inflation.

The Canberra Times

PM looking for extra dollars for those 'doing it tough'

Cost-of-living relief could be on the way as inflation begins to soften and politicians rush back to Canberra to find ways to ease the pressure on Australians.

AAP

Labor MP condemns Netanyahu’s rejection of Palestinian state as a step toward apartheid

Julian Hill labels Israeli prime minister’s position ‘appalling’ as he calls for financial consequences for Israeli settlers

The Guardian - AU

As Gaza crisis worsens, the Albanese government is on the defensive

Penny Wong engages in balancing act during trip to the Middle East while the political environment back home is fraught

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‘We’ll do better’: NSW transport boss apologises for missed email on Rozelle parklands asbestos

‘It was unfortunate this discovery was over a holiday period,’ Howard Collins says while warning of further traffic delays at Rozelle interchange

The Guardian - AU

Honky tonk angel: Australian PM recalls saving Dolly Parton tour after oversize bus was banned

Anthony Albanese tells national broadcaster country singer ‘sort of lives in’ 14.5-metre bus during segment commemorating her 78th birthday

AAP

Rate cut prospects up in the air as labour market cools

Some economists predict a softening labour market could bode well for interest rate cuts after Australia's jobless rate plateaued at 3.9 per cent in December.

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China expert downplays diplomatic 'blip' over Taiwan

An expert in Chinese foreign policy has played down a public rebuke over Australia's response to presidential elections in Taiwan.

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'Very soon': wine stand-off with China drawing to a close, PM says

The tariffs have hit Hunter wineries for millions.

The Guardian - AU

Conservative politicians stoking Australia Day debate online with paid ads, analysis finds

Several Liberal MPs share advertisements on Facebook lobbying against changing the date after Woolworths’ decision to pull national merchandise

Newcastle Herald

Albanese government fast-tracks business case for Newcastle bullet train

Fast rail will come with an eye-watering price tag.

The Guardian - AU

Albanese offers extra powers for ACCC to battle supermarket price gouging

Prime minister made comments after regulator suggested it could sue grocery giants for deceptive special discounts

Newcastle Herald

Albo says M1 extension to Raymond Terrace will boost national productivity

Contractors have started carving out the new 15km road.

Newcastle Herald

Albanese says Hunter offshore wind project 'about jobs', reliable power

The PM says his government is aware of environmental concerns.

AAP

Dallas Hayden dies months after Labor leader spouse

The wife of former governor-general Bill Hayden has died at age 87, three months after her Labor leader husband.

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