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Australia’s interest rate obsession is stopping us having an important discussion about our economic future

Rates alone are not the potential saviour, or otherwise, of our economy. For many, that saviour is productivity

The Guardian - AU

Coalition declares it would revoke Australia’s Palestinian statehood recognition if it wins office

The bipartisanship about the path to a long-term settlement in the Middle East has finally been irrevocably broken.

The Conversation

Bungled Bass Strait ferry arrives in Australian waters

One of two new Bass Strait ferries delayed by a port stuff-up has reached Australian waters following a lengthy journey from Scotland.

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Trump’s China trade truce extension spurs market rally

Bourses in Australia and Japan hit record highs as hopes grow of trade deal within latest 90-day pause

The Guardian - UK

Afternoon Update: Reserve Bank decision; Julie Bishop accused of bullying in Senate inquiry; and Swifties celebrate

Jim Chalmers says the rate cut is ‘very welcome relief for millions of Australians’

The Guardian - AU

Australian PM reveals why he decided to recognise a Palestinian state

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The Independent UK

The RBA has cut rates for the third time this year. More relief may be on the way

The Reserve Bank of Australia lowered the official interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.60% at its meeting today, marking the third cut this year. The move follows reductions in February and May, and comes after a pause in July that surprised analysts and upset mortgage holders.

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Australia’s PM Albanese says Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza

Australian premier says Israel’s reluctance to listen to allies contributed to his decision to recognise a Palestinian state

The Independent UK

We tracked one of Australia’s most endangered birds into strange new habitat

In the vast, arid landscapes of South Australia’s northeast, on the lands of the Adnyamathanha and Wilyakali, a surprising discovery is changing our understanding of one of Australia’s most endangered birds.

The Conversation

Where Are All The MasterChef Australia Winners Now?

What's cookin', good lookin'?

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Productivity a tough puzzle for central bank boffins

The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered a pessimistic assessment of Australia's productivity potential, ahead of the government's economic roundtable.

AAP

Stop the free ride: all motorists should pay their way, whatever vehicle they drive

A new road charge is looming for electric vehicle drivers, amid reports Treasurer Jim Chalmers is accelerating the policy as part of a broader tax-reform push.

The Conversation

Australia's central bank cuts interest rate for third time this year to 3.6%

Australia’s central bank has reduced its benchmark interest rate by a quarter percentage point for a third time this year to 3.6%, with inflation tamed and economic growth stalling

The Independent UK

Australia Will Recognise Palestine. Thanks, But For What Exactly?

"We do not need symbolic gestures, donations or hollow words. We need sanctions, an arms embargo, and the political courage to hold Israel accountable."

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Australia PM says Israel’s Netanyahu ‘in denial’ over suffering in Gaza

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reveals details of phone conversation with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

AAP

Customs make prickly find in lingerie package

A woman has been convicted after falsely declaring packages as shoes and lingerie when they were actually illegal cacti.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese says Benjamin Netanyahu is ‘in denial’ about crisis in Gaza

The PM’s escalating criticism of Israel comes as the French president overnight welcomed Australia’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood

AAP

Aussie beef a hot commodity as US imports hit a high

The US looks set to import more Australian beef as American herds continue to dwindle, while tariffs and disease threaten other top export nations.

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Ethereum's Newest Pivot: Crypto Loans Hit Australian Shores

Ethereum's volatile price fuels contentious new lending practices across Australia.

The Guardian - AU

Westpac and CBA pass on cut after RBA reduces cash rate – as it happened

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The Conversation

Australian workers are likely to change occupations twice in the next 20 years. How do we help them do this?

Over the next two decades, the average Australian worker is likely to change occupations at least twice.

The Independent UK

Meteor blazes across Australia, leaving skywatchers in awe

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AAP

Untouched reefs cop record bleaching in intense heat

It could take up to 15 years for coral reefs off Australia's western coastline to fully recover from the worst bleaching event on record for the region.

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Australia set to recognize Palestinian state with conditions that could ‘isolate Hamas once and for all’

What Australia demands before recognition.

AAP

Israel's Gaza occupation plan spurred Australia to act

Concerns over Israel's plans to seize Gaza City helped push Australia to recognise Palestine, but the government has been urged to go further.

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