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SummaryThe Shop, Distributive and Allied Employees Association (SDA) is advocating for a change in youth minimum wage laws, arguing that workers aged 18 to 21, currently earning 70% of the adult wage, should receive equal pay due to rising living costs. The minimum wage for adults is $24.10 per hour, while 18-year-olds earn $16.46, with the SDA highlighting that these young workers face the same financial pressures as adults. The Fair Work Commission is set...

SummaryPrime Minister Anthony Albanese met with Pope Leo XIV, marking Australia's first meeting with a pontiff in 16 years. During their 40-minute audience, Albanese gifted the Pope a bottle of Australian red wine and an indigenous artwork, while the Pope blessed rosary beads belonging to Albanese's late mother. The discussion centered on religious freedom, environmental protection, and integral human development, with Albanese formally inviting the Pope to visit Australia in 2028 for World Ecumenical Day....

Bunbury Dynamos achieved an impressive comeback, overcoming a 2-0 deficit to defeat Dalyellup Park Rangers 3-2 in a crucial match at Forrest Park. After a first half where Dalyellup dominated, including goals from Oliver Mcgee and Kosta Stavrou, Dynamos rallied in the second half with a penalty from Jeremy Stevens and a late winner from Jakub Vychytil, securing their sixth consecutive victory and a nine-point lead over their rivals in the standings. Dalyellup, while currently...

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel will control the entire Gaza Strip amid international pressure to lift a blockade on aid supplies, which has led to a looming famine. As the Israeli military prepares for an unprecedented attack on Khan Younis, Netanyahu emphasized the need for victory through the destruction of Hamas and the release of hostages, while allowing limited aid trucks into Gaza in response to global concern. The ongoing conflict has resulted...

The all-new fourth-generation BMW X3, which debuted in Australia late last year, remains the brand's best-seller due to significant upgrades in design and technology, including a spacious cabin with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.9-inch touchscreen running iDrive 9.0. The entry-level 20 xDrive is priced at over $86,000, equipped with luxurious features like multiple upholstery options and customizable settings. Despite its advanced features, some controls can be cumbersome, requiring interaction with the touchscreen...

The upcoming rate cut on Tuesday is expected to provide relief for homeowners, who recently paid $20 billion in mortgage interest, while the Reserve Bank's earlier cut indicated a shift towards looser monetary policy. Despite low unemployment at 4.1%, Australia's prolonged inflation issues have led to declining living standards, prompting calls for increased productivity. The newly re-elected Albanese Government, under Treasurer Jim Chalmers, aims to address this productivity crisis through regulatory reform while maintaining a...