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Australia news live: aged-care nurses get pay rise; fuel excise cut due to end at midnight
Aged-care nurses in Australia received a pay raise starting August 1, while fuel excise relief is set to end at midnight, potentially pushing petrol prices above $2 per litre and diesel to $2.40. The government stated that improved wages for nurses aim to enhance care quality for older Australians.
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