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• Why Jim Chalmers is cautious but upbeat

  29-07-2026 21:00 via abc.net.au
  
  After delivering a pre-election prediction that "the worst of the inflation challenge is behind us", only to see inflation then steadily rise, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is now more cautious.
  
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• 'If you've got a lane, you've got a chance': The Aussie Dolphins' way

  29-07-2026 23:59 via abc.net.au
  
  An unexpected source kicks off another record-breaking night for Australian swimming as we get implicit and explicit reminders that we shouldn't take this for granted. 
  
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• Live: Wall Street sinks after a divided Fed keeps rates on hold, ASX set to fall

  29-07-2026 23:06 via abc.net.au
  
  It was a wild night on Wall Street with all key indices closing sharply lower after the Fed kept rates on hold. The ASX also looks set to open lower. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. 
  
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• Live: Inflation figures not all 'rosy pictures', shadow treasurer says

  29-07-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  Tim Wilson says underlying inflation persists despite yesterday's consumer price index figures showing headline inflation has dropped. Follow live. 
  
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• Live: Hanson seeks to wedge Coalition with Islamic State bill

  29-07-2026 23:05 via abc.net.au
  
  One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sought to wedge the Coalition by seeking support for a counterterrorism bill from the crossbench. Follow live. 
  
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• 'Total conflict': Infantino sets deadline for controversial FIFA scheme

  29-07-2026 22:50 via abc.net.au
  
  FIFA boss Gianni Infantino tells member federations they have until September 19 to decide on his controversial private investor scheme with Joshua Kushner.
  
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• The everyday items that have gone up in price — and what's gone down

  29-07-2026 20:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The good news this week is inflation has eased slightly. The bad news is it remains stubbornly high. So we've tracked how the prices of everyday items have changed.
  
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• See how the price of everything has changed with inflation

  29-07-2026 20:55 via abc.net.au
  
  The good news this week is inflation has eased slightly. The bad news is it remains stubbornly high. So we've tracked how the prices of everyday items have changed.
  
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• Australians fork out $4 million for failing to vote in federal election

  29-07-2026 20:43 via abc.net.au
  
  More than 1.3 million people did not vote in last year's election, and about 200,000 of those have paid the $20 fine. 
  
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• Drug company backdown sees lifesaving cancer treatment offered for free

  29-07-2026 20:42 via abc.net.au
  
  Breast cancer patients were considering removing their ovaries until the maker of Zoladex 3.6mg said they would give the drug away rather than list it on the PBS.
  
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• Six artworks to see at the newly reopened Brett Whiteley Studio

  29-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  An Archibald winner, an intimate portrait of a marriage and a suburban backyard are among the Brett Whiteley artworks on display at his renovated studio.
  
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• Shifting political views don't need to spell the end of a relationship

  29-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker".
  
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• Shifting political views don’t need to spell the end of a relationship

  29-07-2026 20:30 via abc.net.au
  
  But experts say if morals are involved, it might be a relationship "deal breaker".
  
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• New data shows Indigenous children face lengthy periods on remand

  29-07-2026 14:35 via abc.net.au
  
  New data shows First Nations children are spending longer behind bars without a sentence. Families and experts say the system is failing young people.
  
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• Investors gave Capital Guard $17 million for a bond scheme that didn't exist

  29-07-2026 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.
  
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• Investor swindled into buying $750,000 of corporate bonds that never existed

  29-07-2026 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.
  
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• How a wealth management firm swindled older Australians

  29-07-2026 09:35 via abc.net.au
  
  Everyday Australians who invested their retirement savings and inheritances with a wealth management company fear they have lost everything after the company's licence was cancelled for selling bank bonds that didn’t exist.
  
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• Taiwan to stop buying PNG gas on spot market over 'One China' spat

  29-07-2026 09:13 via abc.net.au
  
  Taiwan suspends some liquefied natural gas purchases from Papua New Guinea as part of an escalating diplomatic dispute over the future of its representative office in Port Moresby.
  
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• Have you been paying the right interest on your home loan?

  29-07-2026 07:24 via abc.net.au
  
  Many Australians have been missing out on the benefits of their mortgage offset account. Here's how to check whether yours is working for you, or whether you might want to get one.
  
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• Inflation lower than expected in June but still 'uncomfortably high'

  29-07-2026 07:17 via abc.net.au
  
  Headline inflation was lower than expected in June, and some economists say the Reserve Bank is now unlikely to lift interest rates next month.
  
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• Motorists to lose fuel discount from Monday

  29-07-2026 05:59 via abc.net.au
  
  Drivers will lose the fuel excise discount as planned despite escalating pressure on global oil prices and warnings the world has depleted reserves.
  
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• Presumed dead, 'Doctor Jihad' gave a revealing interview from a Syrian prison

  29-07-2026 03:26 via abc.net.au
  
  An Australian man dubbed "Dr Jihad" claims he never intended to join Islamic State and never pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation, in a recently resurfaced interview.
  
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• Presumed dead, 'Doctor Jihad' gave a revealing interview about life under ISIS

  29-07-2026 03:26 via abc.net.au
  
  An Australian man dubbed "Dr Jihad" claims he never intended to join Islamic State and never pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation, in a recently resurfaced interview.
  
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• 'Doctor Jihad' claimed he never meant to join ISIS in resurfaced interview

  29-07-2026 03:26 via abc.net.au
  
  An Australian man dubbed "Dr Jihad" claims he never intended to join Islamic State and never pledged allegiance to the extremist organisation, in a recently resurfaced interview.
  
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• Taylor denies giving money to group at centre of NSW corruption probe

  29-07-2026 02:58 via abc.net.au
  
  The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption has seen a series of text messages in which key figures discuss a plan to "shake down" Angus Taylor for financial support. 
  
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• Son of a gun Hewitt takes top-100 scalp in ATP first

  29-07-2026 02:52 via abc.net.au
  
  Cruz Hewitt wins for the first time at ATP Tour level, his Washington upset of former world number 37 Marcus Giron set to rocket him up the tennis rankings.
  
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• FIFA reveals $20b plan to sell World Cup to group including Trump's son-in-law

  29-07-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.
  
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• FIFA boss Infantino unveils $20b plan to sell World Cup to Kushner consortium

  29-07-2026 02:24 via abc.net.au
  
  FIFA president Gianni Infantino earns more criticism after unveiling a brazen plan to "unleash the commercial potential" of the World Cup.
  
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• PM's data centre plan may hit roadblock as energy debate heats up

  29-07-2026 01:14 via abc.net.au
  
  As two energy ministers oppose the prime minister's plan for national AI rules for data centres, the question over how to power the facilities intensifies. 
  
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• All the snubs and surprises from this year's Miles Franklin shortlist

  29-07-2026 00:57 via abc.net.au
  
  ABC experts unpack the shortlist of Australia's biggest book prize: who made it, who missed out and who they think will win.
  
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