The Reserve Bank is warning it could raise interest rates again this year as petrol prices surge. The international fuel crisis has pushed the Albanese Government to consider building Australia's first large-scale oil refinery since the 1960s.

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Two pedestrians are in critical condition after being struck by an 82-year-old driver while crossing at an intersection in Lakemba, Sydney's south-west.

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Two pedestrians are in critical condition after being allegedly struck by an 82-year-old driver while crossing at an intersection in Lakemba, Sydney's southwest.

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County Mayo has won the Gaelic football championship, breaking a 75-year losing streak that locals attributed to a curse imposed by a Catholic priest in 1951.

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Landmark national research shows older Australians living at home are experiencing declining nutrition, creating a hidden health crisis. The Maggie Beer Foundation highlights that lack of social eating opportunities and motivation, rather than food availability, are key factors affecting appetite and wellbeing in older people. Twenty per cent of surveyed individuals typically eat alone, with 50% of those living alone wanting more social dining experiences.

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The Productivity Commission has recommended replacing single-storey homes with three-storey developments in residential areas to boost housing supply and affordability. The discussion also covers Gen Z's approach to 'roster dating', where singles date multiple people simultaneously without commitment, with experts suggesting five people as the optimal number. A viral poll reveals 70% of people would choose a guaranteed $50,000 over a 50-50 chance at winning $1 million.

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Victorian Labor has undergone a leadership change, with Jacinta Allan standing down and Ben Carroll taking over as Premier just months before the November state election. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has responded to the resignation, praising Allan's service while Federal Labor watches closely given it holds 24 of 36 Victorian federal seats. The new Premier faces immediate challenges including addressing the CFMEU's involvement in the Big Build infrastructure program and reassessing the Suburban Rail Loop financing, with One Nation surging in polls and a resurgent Liberal Party threatening Labor's position.

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Bryan Kohberger, convicted of murdering four University of Idaho students in 2022, is filing to revoke his guilty plea despite serving four life sentences. Kohberger had accepted a plea deal that waived his right to appeal after brutally stabbing the students to death in their sharehouse. The convicted killer is now attempting to challenge his conviction through this legal manoeuvre.

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Australia claimed 20 medals on day four of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with swimmers dominating the pool by securing 15 medals including seven golds. Rose Davies made history as the first Australian to win gold in the 10,000 metres track event, while Jenna Forrester, Sam Williamson, Meg Harris, Mollie O'Callaghan and Shayna Jack all claimed gold medals in swimming events. Australia leads the medal tally with 59 total medals including 26 gold, well ahead of England in second place.

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The Federal Government has announced plans to build Australia's first domestic oil refinery since the 1960s, with a $4 million pre-feasibility study for a facility in Karratha, Western Australia. The announcement comes as Treasury warns of increased economic vulnerability from Middle East conflicts, with oil prices rising 28% since the US President declared the Iran conflict over. Experts caution the refinery could take seven to ten years to become operational, while inflation figures are awaited before the Reserve Bank considers potential rate hikes.

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