From credit card surcharges getting the chop and soaring interest rates blamed on conflict in the Middle East, to runaway government spending and One Nation surging in the polls across NSW, it’s been a massive week of political and economic headlines. Jason Morrison breaks down the stories shaping Australia right now, including the future of the Hunter Valley coal mine and the relentless cost-of-living squeeze.


Credit Card Surcharges on the Chopping Block: Breaking down the proposed bans on painful payment processing fees for everyday consumers.


Interest Rates & Global Conflict: Analyzing the controversial links being drawn between rising interest rates and the ongoing war in the Middle East.


Government Spending & Cost of Living: Unpacking why households are feeling the pinch while government budgets continue to face fierce scrutiny.


One Nation's NSW Surge: Looking at the latest polling numbers showing a major shift in voter sentiment across New South Wales.


Hunter Valley Coal: The latest developments on local industry, emissions debates, and the ongoing battles surrounding Hunter Valley coal mining.

From credit card surcharges getting the chop and soaring interest rates blamed on conflict in the Middle East, to runaway government spending and One Nation surging in the polls across NSW, it&rsquo;s been a massive week of political and economic headlines.&nbsp;Jason Morrison breaks down the stories shaping Australia right now, including the future of the Hunter Valley coal mine and the relentless cost-of-living squeeze.
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Credit Card Surcharges on the Chopping Block: Breaking down the proposed bans on painful payment processing fees for everyday consumers.
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Interest Rates &amp; Global Conflict: Analyzing the controversial links being drawn between rising interest rates and the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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Government Spending &amp; Cost of Living: Unpacking why households are feeling the pinch while government budgets continue to face fierce scrutiny.
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One Nation's NSW Surge: Looking at the latest polling numbers showing a major shift in voter sentiment across New South Wales.
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Hunter Valley Coal: The latest developments on local industry, emissions debates, and the ongoing battles surrounding Hunter Valley coal mining.
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