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Lament for the 7.45am ABC News

September 20, 2024 - 00:01 -- Admin

Four years ago today, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation abolished its 15-minute 7.45am news bulletin.

The 7.45 bulletin was first broadcast in December 1939, at the outset of the Second World War. I have been unable to find the exact date.

Citing cost factors and a declining audience, the ABC announced in 2020 that the 7.45 bulletin would be abolished, 80 years after it began.

Albanese Overtakes Holt To Become Australia’s 22nd Longest-Serving PM

April 16, 2024 - 09:47 -- Admin

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today become Australia’s 22nd longest-serving prime minister, overtaking Harold Holt’s term of 1 year, 10 months and 23 days.

Harold Holt was prime minister in 1966-1967. He disappeared on December 17, 1967 at Cheviot Beach, Portsea, whilst swimming. His body was never found.

Albanese became the 31st prime minister on May 23, 2022, following the ALP’s victory in the election of May 21.

BONDI ATTACK: 7 DEAD, INCLUDING KILLER; ALBANESE PRESS CONFERENCE

April 13, 2024 - 20:09 -- Admin

A knife attack at the Bondi Junction Westfield shopping centre in Sydney has resulted in the deaths of seven people, including the killer.

The dead include four women and one male who died at the shopping centre. The mother of a nine-month old baby subsequently died in hospital. The baby was also stabbed in the attack.

Australian Parliamentary Leaders: April 10, 2024

April 10, 2024 - 18:06 -- Admin

This page shows the heads of government and opposition leaders in Australia from April 10, 2024.

There are nine parliaments in Australia. There is one Federal Parliament in Canberra, six State Parliaments (New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia & Tasmania) and two Territory Parliaments (Northern Territory & Australian Capital Territory).

Samantha Mostyn Appointed 28th Governor-General

April 3, 2024 - 18:45 -- Admin

Samantha Mostyn, a lawyer,business-woman and gender equality campaigner, has been appointed the 28th Governor-General of Australia.

The appointment was announced this morning by the Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese. The vice-regal appointment is made by King Charles III on the advice of the prime minister.

Mostyn will take up the 5-year appointment on July 1, 2024.

Watch the Albanese-Mostyn press conference (26m):

Reserve Bank Leaves Cash Rate Unchanged at 4.35%, Says “The Outlook Is Highly Uncertain”

March 19, 2024 - 14:42 -- Admin

The Reserve Bank has left the cash rate unchanged at 4.35%, in a decision announced today.

The cash rate has now been held at 4.35% for the past four months.

In a statement released today, the RBA board says that inflation has moderated but is still high. It says the “outlook is highly uncertain”.

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