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Australia's central bank said on Tuesday that it would end surcharges on debit and credit card ​payments for consumers from October 1, while lowering ‌interchange fees paid by businesses in steps estimated to save about A$2.

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers says changes will help with cost of living and ‘Australians hate paying’ the surcharges

By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, March 31 (Reuters) - Australia's No.2 pension fund has increased its global equities, Australian and British bond investments, some of the world's most sold-off asset classes,

Australian officials are recommending working from home and reducing speeds while driving, as some stations run out of diesel and certain grades of gasoline.

Professional rugby player Noah Johannssen has died at age 22. The Australian rugby team, the North Sydney Bears, confirmed the news of Johannssen’s death in a social media statement on Saturday, March 28.

"They're increasing in numbers, so everyone has to be forever vigilant." Australian family heartbroken after drone footage confirms missing dog was attacked by crocodile first appeared on The Cool Down.