One Australian state has officially labelled fortified soy milk and rice cakes as “junk food” as part of a controversial ad ban that also targeted ham sandwiches.

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Rate cut hopes rise on latest inflation data In welcome news for mortgage holders, Australia’s inflation rate came in lower than expected, adding to the chances of another rate cut.

Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning over scam “ghost stores” flogging dodgy products to Aussies, all while pretending to be local businesses.

Wealth Technology Media Ten’s replacement for The Project has fallen to a dramatic new low in the overnight ratings – and is now being beaten by SBS World News.

Australia’s consumer watchdog has issued a major warning over scam “ghost stores” flogging dodgy products to Aussies, all while pretending to be local businesses.

Penny Wong’s visit to Washington shows that Australia is gambling it can manage the Trump 2.0 era without making major concessions – a position fraught with risk.

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