Interest rates set to hit 15-year high, Melbourne firebombing, Nathan Cleary surgery
The Reserve Bank is expected to announce an interest rate hike to 4.6%, the highest level in 15 years, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers facing criticism over rising inflation. A grocery store in Deer Park, Melbourne was firebombed overnight as part of escalating tobacco wars, while police investigate the incident. NRL star Nathan Cleary undergoes surgery on his foot one day before the Dally M medal ceremony, and defends Phoenix Crossland following online trolling over the tackle that ended his season.
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