Amelia Hamer: Liberal Candidate Focused on Cost of Living & Economic Growth

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Global leaders are attempting to persuade President Trump to reduce steep tariffs. Negotiations are expected to be challenging.

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US stock futures fell sharply at the open, with the S&P 500 down nearly 6%, triggering a brief bear market (a decline of over 20% from its high). While futures recovered somewhat throughout the day, US Treasury yields saw significant fluctuations, with both the 2-year and 10-year yields experiencing large intraday swings and moving higher. The volatility was fueled by ongoing tariff news, rumors, and responses.

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The Australian Matildas won 1-0 against Korea Republic at the Sydney Football Stadium in front of over 37,000 fans. Caitlin Foord scored for Australia. Substitutions were made for Australia: Courtney Nevin, Clare Wheeler and Kaitlyn Torpey replaced Jamilla Rankin, Winonah Heatley and Holly McNamara.

The CommBank Matildas are playing a friendly match against Korea Republic, a preview of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Australia 2026™. The game will be held in Newcastle. Tickets are available via Ticketmaster.

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The Australian dollar (AUD) is currently experiencing fluctuations against the US dollar (USD). Several financial institutions, including Wise, are emphasizing transparency by revealing their exchange rates without hidden markups. They highlight that competitors often conceal fees within their exchange rates, leading to higher costs for customers who are unaware of these charges.

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The Australian national women's soccer team, the CommBank Matildas, will face Korea Republic in a friendly match. This match is a preview of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which Australia will host. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The match takes place at Newcastle with kick-off at 7:30pm after gates open at 6:00pm.

Amelia Hamer is the Liberal candidate for Kooyong. Her campaign focuses on reducing cost of living pressures and strong economic management to ensure future generations have access to the same opportunities as past ones. Hamer grew up in the area, working at Priceline and volunteering at Vinnies before earning a degree from Oxford University. Prior to her candidacy, she was a Director of Strategy at Airwallex.

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