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Finland, Sweden 'optimistic' on NATO bid

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The Bank of England says annual inflation in the UK could exceed 10 per cent later this year.

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The Gorman House Arts Centre in Braddon is celebrating its centenary in 2024.

Federal Labor pledges upgrade for Gorman House Arts Centre

Pre-poll voting centre. Photo: Adam McLean

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The Coalition's election costings show $2.7 billion will be cut from the public sector over the next four years if it's re-elected.

'I expect results': Coalition to cut $2.7bn in spending to public sector

Prime Minister Scott Morrison, wife Jenny and Liberal candidate for Blair Sam Biggins at Springfield Rise Display Village. Picture: AAP

The outskirts of cities across the country are the home of the "quiet" and aspirational Australians that Scott Morrison believes can carry him to another "miracle" election win.

From the outer suburbs, PM picks last-minute fight on housing and ideology

Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture: James Croucher

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the Coalition's housing policies, taken together, would have a "marginal" effect on house prices as his new scheme comes under attack.

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Scott Morrison and Barnaby Joyce launched the Coalition's election campaign in Brisbane on Sunday. Pictures: AAP

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Scott Morrison seeks forgiveness, three more years in power

Prime Minister Scott Morrison at the Liberal Party campaign launch on Day 35 of the 2022 federal election campaign. Picture: AAP

Scott Morrison says the Coalition "saved the country" through its pandemic response, and has promised to unlock superannuation for first home buyers struggling to enter the property market.

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Written off by critics and some of his colleagues 18 months ago, Anthony Albanese is on the precipice of ending Labor's eight years in electoral exile.

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Scott Morrison has announced an expansion of a program aimed at encouraging high school students to take up sport. Picture: AAP

Up to 700,000 high schools students would be encouraged to play sport under an Coalition election pitch

School sports program to be expanded if Coalition wins election

Labor communications spokeswoman Michelle Rowland said newspapers remain exposed to external shocks. Picture: Sitthixay Ditthavong

Labor reveals more support for regional and community media.

Labor unveils $29m package to support local media

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is campaigning in Melbourne as the campaign enters its final stretch. Picture: Simone De Peak 

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'Australia hasn't always done the right thing': PM defends handling of Pacific relations

Bureaucrats have defended the business case used to justify the next stage of Canberra's light rail network. Picture: Karleen Minney

Meanwhile, the ACT government said it would ask a federal Labor government for more funding for light rail.