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Jim Chalmers is set to put his economic credibility on the line predicting inflation will meet the target band by December. The Treasurer will release his third budget tomorrow which will include the forecast of a rapid decline in inflation hitting the 2 to 3 per cent target by the end of the year. This is in contrast to the RBA's projection that inflation will remain high until the end of 2025.

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The Treasurer is set to announce the government might finally have a handle on inflation with Treasury forecasts suggesting it will return to the target by the end of the year. Jim Chalmers will release his third budget tomorrow which will include the forecast of a rapid fall in inflation hitting the 2 to 3 per cent target by December. This is in contrast to the RBA's projections that inflation will remain higher until the end of 2025.

For more, Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce join.

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Two professional skydivers have performed a death-defying stunt, completing the world's first wingsuit flight through London's Tower Bridge.

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There's a fresh push for Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane to get a roof in a costly, but necessary upgrade, according to the QRL chairman. Bruce Hatcher says a roof would insulate the arena from the weather, meaning Brisbane could host more high-profile international acts. 

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The Treasurer has made a bold promise, committing to getting inflation down a year faster than the Reserve Bank.

For more, Ben Downie reports.

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Travellers at Brisbane Airport were dealing with baggage chaos earlier fearing a backlog would cause delays throughout.

For more, Georgia Costi reports.

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A new jury is expected to be selected in the missing campers murder trial in Melbourne. 

For more, Andrew McCormack reports.

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Four Gold Coast teenagers are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a Maserati and a Porsche.

For more, Liam Bland reports.

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Parts of Australia's east coast are set for a drenching over the next few days. Sydney is preparing for a major rain event with heavy falls expected throughout the weekend. Showers are also set to hit communities in eastern Victoria and south-east Queensland. 

For more, senior meteorologist Angus Hines joins. 

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Parents are demanding metal detectors to be installed after a student pulled a knife on a teacher at a Western Sydney school. Chifley College at St Mary's was forced into lockdown after a staff member was forced to wrangle with the 13-year-old girl to get the large kitchen knife off her. The teacher received only minor injuries and police are now investigating what the teen's intentions were.

For more, Education Minister Jason Clare and Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley join.

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