Thursday 29 October 2026

Hot inflation figures point to a fifth rate rise this year on Tuesday. 
The federal government under pressure over spending
Woolworths looks to be gaining in the supermarket wars, posting a solid jump in sales
Star Entertainment hit with a $260m fine, raising questions about its viability
The Israeli election result remains on a knife’s edge, with the two Arab parties in Israel set to hold the balance of power

 

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Thursday 29 October 2026
Hot inflation figures point to a fifth rate rise this year on Tuesday.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The federal government under pressure over spending</li>
<li aria-level="1">Woolworths looks to be gaining in the supermarket wars, posting a solid jump in sales</li>
<li aria-level="1">Star Entertainment hit with a $260m fine, raising questions about its viability</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Israeli election result remains on a knife&rsquo;s edge, with the two Arab parties in Israel set to hold the balance of power</li>
</ul>
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High inflation to trigger rate hike; Woolies wins in supermarket wars; Star’s $260m fine

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