Federal Politics
Governor-general’s wife slammed over ‘awkward’ song request to soldiers
‘They’re professionals, and we should treat them like professionals.’
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![Linda Hurley’s tactic to break the ice at a military event was labelled awkward by soldiers.](jpg/ea05cc2c8afc7bf0b82440d213ddba7bc65e4c74-16x9-x0y0w1920h1080d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Major changes coming to Centrelink payment rules
The changes will affect hundreds of thousands of recipients.
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![A number of changes have been made to the mutual obligation rules to improve Centrelink’s JobSeeker payment.](jpg/d9eee9194273a1cfbc71f2a648870d642e77ba9d-16x9-x0y75w800h450d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Detail in federal budget set to make flying cheaper
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![Community groups want a night curfew on flights from a second runway at Brisbane Airport. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS)](jpg/ef15a9094c305169409d71de7b3063157bc5546c-16x9-x69y20w1211h681d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
High-profile real estate agent reveals grim detail about saving for first home
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![A high-profile Sydney real estate agent has criticised the government for not doing enough to help Australians through the housing crisis.](jpg/652357f9674a8a6171fe5079f5000664973f2a47-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
‘Terrified' Australians stranded on popular holiday island
2 min read
![Aussie stuck in New Caledonia have been told to exercise caution following growing unrest in the region.](jpg/5af3a2ede4baecb306511a43a359b4283e688ea6-16x9-x0y0w2000h1125d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)
Workers set to see unexpected jolt in pay packets
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![The Fair Work Commission is preparing to decide on changes to minimum wages and awards. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)](jpg/63925674f92873a724517f6ab3f539e113e9a46c-16x9-x0y0w1280h720d464.jpg?imwidth=740&impolicy=sevennews_v2)