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Weather tracker: Heavy rain alerts in Queensland as floods cut off towns

Wettest March day for 15 years in some parts of northern Australian state, while storms and hail hit Mediterranean

The Guardian - UK · Mar 28, 2025

Tobacco excise revenue has tanked amid a booming black market. That’s a diabolical problem for the government

Tuesday night’s federal budget revealed a sharp drop in what was once a major source of revenue for the government – the tobacco excise.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

Poll could be personality contest in battleground seats

Australians living in some of the country's most marginal seats know what - and who - will and won't sway their votes.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

Australia's PM Anthony Albanese calls federal election for 3 May

Australia's premier kicks off five-week election campaign in an election set to be dominated by a persistent cost of living and housing crisis.

Euronews · Mar 28, 2025

Qatar deal helping cheaper fares take off: Virgin boss

Australians flying to the Middle East and beyond will have more options after the competition watchdog signed off on a long-awaited airline alliance.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

Travelling overseas? You could be at risk of measles. Here’s how to ensure you’re protected

On March 26 NSW Health issued an alert advising people to be vigilant for signs of measles after an infectious person visited Sydney Airport and two locations in western New South Wales.

The Conversation · Mar 28, 2025

Australia’s Albanese calls national election for May 3

Australian prime minister sets off five-week election campaign set to be dominated by cost-of-living issues.

Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2025

'Lay off the swear words': kindness key for Aussie star

Steve Erceg's toughness and niceness are helping his star rise, now the Australian faces two-time former flyweight champion Brandon Moreno in a piviotal fight.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025

Regulator Clears Qatar Airways-Virgin Australia Alliance

Australia's competition regulator gave the go-ahead Friday for Qatar Airways to launch an alliance with Virgin Australia.

International Business Times · Mar 28, 2025

Aussie shares end week higher but red quarter looms

Trade war fears have returned and sent jitters through equities markets, as investors take cash off the table to measure the costs of incoming tariffs.

AAP · Mar 28, 2025