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Australia news as it happened: Victoria wins multibillion-dollar Defence contract, IBAC report released, Matildas to take on Nigeria
A report from Victoria’s anti-corruption agency following an investigation centred on development approvals by a council in Melbourne’s south-east will be released this morning and the Matildas are preparing for their World Cup group clash against Nigeria without key strikers Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler.
- by Alex Crowe and Anthony Segaert
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As it happened: Key inflation figures released today; Labor MP says Assange could cut deal to secure freedom
The Australian Bureau of Statistics will announce key quarterly inflation figures today, while cost-of-living pressures force Australians to shop around for food staples such as bread.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: Voice to parliament No campaign to bypass Victoria, discussion continues over Labor’s industrial relations laws
Three prominent campaigners against the Voice to parliament say Victoria is not needed to block the constitutional change, while just half of universities are supporting a Yes vote.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Angus Dalton
As it happened: Labor touts new plan to help casual workers become permanent; inflation tipped to fall to lowest level since 2021
Inflation is poised to fall to its lowest level since 2021, and thousands of casuals could choose to become permanent employees under a new Labor IR plan.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Australia news as it happened: Officials knew about Commonwealth Games cost blowout months ago; FIFA Women’s World Cup begins in Australia, NZ
Victorian Treasury officials knew in April that Commonwealth Games costs had doubled, and the Matildas have won their opening FIFA Women’s World Cup match.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Anthony Segaert
As it happened: Three dead, including gunman, in NZ shooting; former Labor leader Simon Crean farewelled in Melbourne state funeral
Families could be encouraged to rent spare rooms to international students, and power bills are likely to remain high due to the El Niño weather system.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Angus Dalton
As it happened: Migration intake too high, voters say; 2026 Commonwealth Games cancelled in Victoria
The fallout from the Victorian government’s decision to cancel the 2026 Commonwealth Games continues, and a majority of voters believe Australia’s migrant intake is too high.
- by Ashleigh McMillan and Josefine Ganko
As it happened: 2026 Commonwealth Games in Victoria cancelled; PM approval rating drops
The official Yes and No cases for the Voice have been submitted, Anthony Albanese approval rating slips and concerns remain about unemployment figures.
- by Caroline Schelle, Angus Thomson and Lachlan Abbott
Australia news LIVE: No campaign submits text for Voice referendum to AEC; ACTU boss warns unemployment not answer to inflation
Union warns unemployment is not the answer to inflation, minister defends the government’s proposed misinformation laws and Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Australia news LIVE: Michele Bullock to become RBA governor as Philip Lowe’s tenure ends; Federal Nationals MP allegedly sent death threats
Man to face court over alleged death threats to federal Nationals MP, RBA governor decision is imminent and Voice to parliament debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Olivia Ireland
Australia news as it happened: PM offers 30 more Bushmasters to Ukraine at NATO; Voice to parliament debate continues
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered Ukraine 30 more Bushmasters, former judge slams sealed robo-debt section and the Voice to parliament debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Anthony Segaert