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The pandemic then the war in Ukraine helped to kick off the current cost-of-living crisis, dating back to the Scott Morrison era. It will be front of mind for many voters, but is there really much politicians can do to ease it?

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The actor was best known for his roles in Top Gun, Tombstone, and Batman Forever but also earnt a reputation as a temperamental star. 

Little penguin Pearl is so rare she is first of her type seen by an academic who has been studying her species for a decade.

Vote Compass is back to help you understand the Australian political landscape. 

You put in your postcode to narrow down to your electorate, answer 30 questions, and can explore the results to see how your views compare with parties and politicians.

Unlike a traditional poll, the aim of Vote Compass is to get Australians thinking about public policy, rather than predicting who might win the election.

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