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Five things to know about the Australian election
Politics

Five things to know about the Australian election

Australia will hold a general election on May 3.

AFP 28 Mar 2025
Australia unveils tax cuts in pre-election budget
World

Australia unveils tax cuts in pre-election budget

Jim Chalmers said Australia would fortify its economy against damaging US tariffs.

AFP 26 Mar 2025
Giant mine machine swallowing up Senegal’s fertile coast
World

Giant mine machine swallowing up Senegal’s fertile coast

Foreign company talks of big benefits for locals, but they want mining paused.