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  • Albanese under fire as Australians blame government for inflation

    Albanese under fire as Australians blame government for inflation
    Mar 17 2026
    Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces mounting criticism as new polling shows 40% of Australians blame the federal government for inflation spikes, more than double those attributing it to international factors. The discussion examines whether targeting interest rates remains effective for controlling inflation in 2026, with the Reserve Bank expected to increase the official cash rate despite only 33% of Australians holding mortgages. Additional topics include the Australian corporate watchdog's warning about Gen Z increasingly using AI and social media for financial advice, and the growing frustration with streaming service paywalls compared to the traditional video rental era.

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    8 m
  • Junk food linked to rising bowel cancer in young Australians

    Junk food linked to rising bowel cancer in young Australians
    Mar 17 2026
    Bowel cancer has become the deadliest cancer for Australians aged 25 to 54, with diagnoses up almost 200% in the past 20 years. Queensland researchers are investigating whether modern diets, ultra-processed foods, and environmental toxins are altering the gut microbiome and triggering inflammation that increases cancer risk. The research team is also testing whether drugs that reduce gut inflammation could help prevent the disease.

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    2 m
  • British Airways returns to Melbourne after 20 years

    British Airways returns to Melbourne after 20 years
    Mar 17 2026
    British Airways is launching daily flights between London and Melbourne from 2027, marking the airline's return to Melbourne after a 20-year absence. The service will operate via Kuala Lumpur on a Boeing 787, with introductory return fares starting under $2,000. The route opens up over 200 destinations across 80 countries for Melbourne travellers and provides additional travel options through Asia amid current Middle East travel concerns.

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    2 m
  • Rate rise debate intensifies amid inflation concerns

    Rate rise debate intensifies amid inflation concerns
    Mar 17 2026
    The Reserve Bank of Australia faces pressure to increase interest rates to combat inflation driven by Middle East tensions, with economists divided on the timing and necessity of rate hikes. New research reveals a majority of Australians blame the federal government rather than external factors for rising inflation, prompting debate about whether interest rate increases alone are sufficient when only 33% of Australians hold mortgages. Alternative measures such as floating taxes or temporary superannuation increases are being discussed as potential solutions to distribute the economic burden more evenly across society.

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    4 m
  • Interest rate hike looms as fuel reserves released

    Interest rate hike looms as fuel reserves released
    Mar 16 2026
    The Reserve Bank of Australia is expected to raise interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.1% today, marking another blow for mortgage holders already facing financial pressure. The federal government has approved the release of 762 million litres of petrol and diesel from Australia's fuel reserves as concerns grow over food security and rising prices. Three New South Wales fishermen have been found dead off South Australia's coast after their boat capsized in dangerous conditions, with police confirming none were wearing life jackets despite warnings from locals not to venture out.

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    6 m
  • Albanese blamed as rate hike looms

    Albanese blamed as rate hike looms
    Mar 16 2026
    A new poll reveals 40% of Australians blame Prime Minister Anthony Albanese for the ongoing cost of living crisis, while the Reserve Bank is expected to raise interest rates from 3.85% to 4.1%. The anticipated rate hike would add approximately $100 per month to average mortgage repayments, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers warning inflation could reach 4%.

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    1 m
  • Prince Andrew urged to quit royal succession

    Prince Andrew urged to quit royal succession
    Mar 16 2026
    Prince Andrew is facing pressure from Buckingham Palace to voluntarily remove himself from the royal line of succession, where he currently sits eighth in line. Royal biographer Tom Bower claims a palace representative travelled to Sandringham to present Andrew with an offer to step aside, which could avoid a legislative process requiring support from all 15 Commonwealth realms. The Metropolitan Police chief is reportedly travelling to Washington to request unredacted copies of the Epstein files for potential prosecution.

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    2 m
  • Fuel crisis threatens Australian food supply

    Fuel crisis threatens Australian food supply
    Mar 16 2026
    Australian farmers are warning of potential food shortages and rationing due to severe petrol and diesel supply issues affecting agricultural operations. The fuel crisis is threatening crop harvests, with farmers unable to access fuel during crucial harvesting periods and trucking fleets at risk of being grounded. The federal government has released 750 million litres of petrol from Australian reserves in response to the crisis.

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    2 m