One-off payment on the way to help ease cost of living pressures

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Top Stories One-off payment on the way to help ease cost of living pressures Low and middle income Australians are poised to receive one-off payments to compensate for a higher cost of living in a federal budget that will record big improvements to the bottom line. Hillsong Church founder's inappropriate text led to female staff member resigning, church reveals In an extraordinary meeting attended by 800 global staff members, the head of Hillsong Church airs details of "indiscretions" involving its founder Brian Houston towards two women. Live: Explosions heard across Ukraine's western safe-haven city of Lviv The western Ukrainian city of Lviv has been hit by three explosions after an early morning air raid alert. Plumes of smoke can be seen over the city as emergency services respond to the blasts. Follow live. Great Barrier Reef hit with widespread and severe bleaching event The Great Barrier Reef is being hit with a widespread and severe bleaching event, just three days before a UN delegation is due to arrive to assess the health of the world heritage area. Labor senators make joint statement on Kimberley Kitching bullying allegations Senior Labor frontbencher Penny Wong reveals she apologised to the late Senator Kimberley Kitching for making a hurtful comment during a meeting in 2019 but has rejected bullying accusations levelled at her and colleagues Kristina Keneally and Katy Gallagher. Fox Sports sacks journalist Tom Morris for leaked misogynistic comments Fox Sports sacks journalist Tom Morris after a recording of him making misogynistic comments about a female colleague was leaked online. Judge lifts suppression orders that could cause 'damage' to Constable Zachary Rolfe's reputation Suppression orders relating to Zachary Rolfe's murder trial have been lifted, including material which the judge says could potentially cause damage to the police officer's reputation. How military observers have been left baffled by Russia's military campaign in Ukraine When Vladimir Putin started the war in Ukraine, he had a large army at his disposal, stockpiles of heavy weapons and a wealth of experience from previous military campaigns to tap into. His neighbour was outnumbered, outgunned and outmatched. So why is Russia's military now facing a morale problem? Teenager jailed for 3 years and 8 months following random attack on Perth soccer player Danny Hodgson A Perth court hears Mr Hodgson is likely to have long-term disabilities after the 17-year-old, who has a history of violently assaulting strangers, punched him in an unprovoked attack. Inquiry says first home buyers should be able to use super savings as loan security First home buyers should be allowed to use their super savings as security for a home loan and states should ditch stamp duty in favour of a land tax, according to a parliamentary inquiry into housing affordability in Australia.    Download the ABC News app Available on Android and Apple devices The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source.   Follow Us     The ABC sent this message to bryanrini294.nashjensk@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC. Any personal details and data acquired by the ABC from your participation in any ABC Online Services will be used only in accordance with the ABC's Privacy Policy. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced.     © 2022 Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC, ABN 52 429 278 345. 700 Harris St Ultimo, NSW, 2007, Australia.   Unsubscribe from this Newsletter | Discover other Newsletters | Privacy