Labor and the coalition have honed their election messages following a week-long trial run before the official campaign kick-off, with Anthony Albanese touring battlegrounds in Queensland, the Northern Territory, and Western Australia before pledging to tackle cost-of-living pressures and climate change without harming economic growth. The looming federal election, due by May 17, has seen promises of significant funding for infrastructure projects like the Bruce Highway, setting the stage for a battle over economic competence and household struggles with inflation and interest rates. Opposition finance spokeswoman Jane Hume criticized Labor’s economic track record, warning against “three more years of Labor” as the cost of living emerges as a crucial election issue.
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Why this major carmaker thinks in-car screens have reached their peak
Hyundai's chief creative officer, Luc Donckerwolke, predicts a shift back towards analogue controls and a reduction in screens in car interiors over the next couple of generations. He suggests that mainstream vehicles will primarily use screens for a limited time, while luxury vehicles will incorporate voice controls to supplement screens. Concerns were raised about safety and the reliance on screens, particularly regarding the potential for distractions and outdated user interfaces in vehicles with extensive digital...
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