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Market Wrap: Markets take election result in their stride amid hawkish rate rises

After winning the federal election, Anthony Albanese is promising action on climate change, greater gender equality and improved wage growth.

The New Daily · May 26, 2022

After 138 school shootings this year, why can’t America enact gun control?

America is grappling withe gun control debate after yet another school shooting. Experts say its lawmakers could learn from Australia and Port Arthur.

The New Daily · May 26, 2022

Huge electricity price hike imminent as regulators jack up default offers

More than 700,000 Australian households will see their energy bills soar on July 1 after key regulators approved significant increases to maximum

The New Daily · May 26, 2022

Ant and Dec spill more details on I'm A Celebrity as they confirm Australia return

Ant McPartlin and Dec Donnelly have confirmed that pending travel restrictions, the show will return to its 'spiritual home' of Australia this year after two years in Wales

Daily Mirror · May 26, 2022

Grattan on Friday: Stellar first week for Anthony Albanese but tough months ahead

Anthony Albanese had expected the election might be a week earlier than it was, because last Saturday would bump up against Tuesday’s Quad meeting in Tokyo.

The Conversation · May 26, 2022

Tom Rogic named PFA Men's Football of the Year for first time after Celtic and Australia exploits

He played a key part for Ange Postecoglou's side as they recaptured the Premiership title from Rangers and also lifted the Premier Sports Cup while also starring for the Socceroos

Glasgow Live · May 26, 2022

Justin Langer slams politics in Cricket Australia

Former head coach of the Australian cricket team Justin Langer has hit out at Richard Freudenstein and the cricket board of his country for the politics that led to his dismissal

The Hindu · May 26, 2022

CPS guidance ‘makes things worse’ for rape survivors, victims’ commissioner says

Vera Baird calls for therapy notes to be excluded from criminal trials, as they are in Australia

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Fiona Worts and Jake Brimmer take out A-Leagues' top gongs at 2021/22 Dolan Warren Awards

Adelaide United striker Fiona Worts takes out both the Julie Dolan Medal and the Golden Boot, while Melbourne Victory midfielder Jake Brimmer wins the Johnny Warren Medal.

ABC News · May 26, 2022

Penny Wong promised a new approach to rising China. Did she deliver?

Senator Wong's trip did not effect immediate changes, nor could it have, but did clear signal a new and longer view on what might tip the difference.

The New Daily · May 26, 2022