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The cost of living relief budget has divided the nation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers is attempting to give struggling Australians a leg up at the same time as bringing inflation down. But critics are not quite sure he's managed it.

For more, Ben Downie reports.

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Convicted wife killer Chris Dawson is set to face court again as he makes a bid for freedom. The 75-year-old is currently serving a prison sentence for the murder of his wife Lynette Simms in 1982. Yesterday he appeared in court via video link to formally launch an appeal.  One of the arguments being put forward by Dawson's legal team is that there is a "reasonable possibility" Lynette was alive on the day she went missing and that she made a long-distance phone call to him in which she said she needed time away. 

For more, Criminologist Dr Xanthe Mallett from the University of Newcastle joins.

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New pictures of King Charles officially handing over the role of colonel-in-chief of the Army Air unit to his son, Prince William have been released. It is a move that some have called a 'blow' to Prince Harry who previously served with that very unit during his second military tour in Afghanistan.

For more, Daily Mirror Associate Editor Russell Myers joins.

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Exciting new weather technology rolled out this week promises some of the most accurate forecasting we've ever seen. Using artificial intelligence and next-generation satellites, the platform claims to be even better than the Bureau. It comes as current weather services face criticism for inaccuracies with people claiming it's become difficult to prepare for major weather events.

For more, the founder and CEO of the Early Warning Network Kerry Plowright joins. 

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A  hero pilot has been praised after pulling off a miracle landing in the face of a mid-air emergency. Peter Schott had just taken off from Newcastle with passengers Michael and Ines when he realised there was a serious problem with the landing gear. After circling for about 4 hours and burning fuel, he managed to land without any wheels, putting the aircraft safely down on its belly.

For more, former Qantas pilot Richard de Crespigny joins. 
 

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With the Government's budget yet to be handed down, Labor has already made a bold promise that the cost of living help handout will reduce inflation. Among the key spending commitments signalled are energy bills, rent relief and more funding for health including urgent care clinics. But with the stage 3 tax cuts giving all Aussie taxpayers a bank balance boost from July there's real concern the extra cash could mean inflation stays higher for longer.

For more, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor joins. 

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The teenager who murdered Queensland mum Emma Lovell in a Boxing Day home invasion has been sentenced to 14 years in jail.

For more, Georgia Costi reports.

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A police officer has suffered a suspected broken ankle after an alleged assault in Sydney's inner west. 

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Victoria's missing campers trial is finally set to begin after a new jury was chosen.
15 people were empanelled yesterday, including an extra reserve. Former pilot Greg Lynn has pleaded not guilty to the murders of Carol Clay and Russell Hill. More than 100 witnesses could be called to give evidence during the six-week trial.

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A South Australian man who's facing life in a Bali jail if convicted of serious drug charges has been rushed to hospital.

For more, Hayden Nelson reports.

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