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After months of speculation, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has dissolved parliament and called a federal election for May 3 ...

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Despite the government taxing tobacco at higher and higher rates, revenue continues to fall. There’s no easy solution.

Young people are waiting more than three months for mental health care, and are struggling to cope while they wait.