Storm heads for Port Douglas as forecasters warn it may re-energise as it approaches the coast. Follow the day’s news live
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Good morning, all, and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you some of our top stories this morning before my colleague Emily Wind takes over.
Anthony Albanese probably didn’t need reminding that cost-of-living pressures are the No 1 concern for Australians right now – but that’s what our Guardian Essential poll stresses today, showing that 57% of households are either financially struggling or facing serious difficulty. The final poll of the year points to a gloomy economic outlook for 2024, with only 24%% thinking next year will be better.
Continue reading…Storm heads for Port Douglas as forecasters warn it may re-energise as it approaches the coast. Follow the day’s news liveGet our morning and afternoon news emails,free app or daily news podcastGood morning, all, and welcome to our rolling news coverage. I’m Martin Farrer and I’ll be bringing you some of our top stories this morning before my colleague Emily Wind takes over.Anthony Albanese probably didn’t need reminding that cost-of-living pressures are the No 1 concern for Australians right now – but that’s what our Guardian Essential poll stresses today, showing that 57% of households are either financially struggling or facing serious difficulty. The final poll of the year points to a gloomy economic outlook for 2024, with only 24%% thinking next year will be better. Continue reading…