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Fast-track projects could inject energy into economy
A construction boost and lower interest rates could kickstart flagging activity.
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Australia’s central bank remains fearful of resurgence in inflation
The board of the RBA said it 'remains vigilant to upside risks to inflation'.
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Luxon flies to Laos for EAS
Luxon will travel to the East Asia Summit as nations start to tilt China's way.
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